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If you've been hurt in a car accident, chances are: You need medical treatment. The paychecks have stopped coming in, but the bills haven't. And you need your car repaired. We help answer those questions so you can focus on going to the doctor and getting better. One question I am often asked is: "What...

You've been rear-ended on your way to work. Your heart is racing and you have no idea what to do next. So, what are the DO'S and DON'TS to follow if you are ever involved in a car crash? Please pay attention to these helpful tips: DO: If anyone was injured, call 911 right away....

For the third time in six months, DeKalb County Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in East Atlanta. So, is the apartment complex being negligent in its security? By law, these businesses have a duty to exercise ordinary care to prevent foreseeable third party criminal acts upon tenants. The prior shootings at...

Recently a young man called our office after he was involved in a car wreck. While running errands for his employer, another car ran a red light, slamming into his car. He hired us to represent him in workers' compensation claim, but we also advised him of his personal injury claim against the other driver....

The Food and Drug Administration has issued several warnings to patients that are taking these types of drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPI's. According to the FDA, long-term use may cause problems with the body's ability to absorb calcium, magnesium, and other nutrients. Patients who take these drugs for an extended period may...

Did you know that in the US, we average 374,000 home fires each year? Sadly, approximately 2,600 people lose their lives in these fires. Fire Alarms are a great tool to help protect your family in case of a fire emergency or from carbon monoxide poison. The National Fire Protection Association suggests: Installing smoke alarms...

Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) reported there were two pedestrians killed within a 12 hour period in Metro Atlanta earlier this year. One of the pedestrians who was killed was a 75-year-old man from Marietta who was struck and killed at South Cobb Drive and Waltham Avenue. South Cobb Drive is a street with two lanes...

We all know that cellphones and driving don't mix, but a new study also shows us that walking and texting is just as dangerous. The Governors Highway Safety Association says mobile devices are killing more pedestrians. In 2015, there was a 10% spike in pedestrian fatalities in the first six months - the largest increase...

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating low testosterone drugs for the possibility of an increased risk of heart attack. Recent studies allege that the use of these drugs can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, or even death. The Journal of the American Medical Association says that older men have a 29% increase...

Do you know how to check your tires to see if they have enough tread to keep you safe on the roads? It's a simple test. Grab a penny and place it into each of the tire's grooves. If any part of the tread covers Lincoln's head, you have enough tread to run for a...