After a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion, it is advised that the injured person rest and refrain from engaging in mentally or physically strenuous activities. However, a TBI victim should not lay in bed all day as this can do more harm than good. At some point, the doctor should direct the patient to...
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Georgia Hit-and-Run Accident Guide
A hit-and-run accident occurs when the driver who caused the accident flees the scene. Hit-and-run accidents may involve another car (parked or while driving), a motorcyclist, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian. The reasons an at-fault driver leaves the scene of a wreck vary from person to person: they may be scared, under the influence of...
Read MoreLack of Seat Belt Use Creates Wave of Fatal Ejection Accidents
Despite there being fewer cars on the road in 2020, the number of fatal accidents that involved occupants being ejected from their vehicles skyrocketed by 20%. The revelation fits in with a growing body of knowledge that points to increased unsafe driving habits during the COVID-19 lockdown last year. Early estimates by the National Highway...
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Accident: Fighting for Justice After a Wrongful Death
As a pedestrian accident law firm, we are all-too-familiar with this kind of tragedy. A victim may have been hit by a car while in a crosswalk or as they tried to make it across a road without sidewalks or a pedestrian crossing sign. Their families turn to us for guidance on what steps they...
Read MoreWhiplash Symptoms After a Rear-End Collision
In a car accident, especially one that involved a rear-end crash, a person will experience whiplash. This involuntary jerk of the head and neck often has painful consequences. Most of the time, the pain is temporary. However, some people develop chronic neck pain and suffer from long-term complications. No matter how serious you think your...
Read MoreHave a Headache After a Car Accident? What It Could Mean
Minor headaches and nausea following a crash are fairly common. These symptoms often resolve themselves after a day or two. For some people though, their headache never gets better or is accompanied by other worrying symptoms. We’ll examine what triggers a headache after an accident and signs to watch out for that may indicate a...
Read MoreAvoiding Road Debris Accidents
Driving on I-285 — one of the busiest highways in the United States — is often challenging. When you throw giant flying tires from 18-wheelers into the mix, the situation can get very dangerous, very quickly. Recently, a former CBS 46 reporter found himself in this exact situation during a wild accident on I-285 South...
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Someone With a Traumatic Brain Injury
As attorneys who handle grievous injuries stemming from car accidents, workplace accidents, and other traumatic events, we have witnessed first-hand how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) impact victims and their families. This educational guide is to help you better understand your loved one’s injuries and show how you can be supportive of them during the recovery...
Read MoreRight After a Car Accident: 9 Crucial Ways to Protect Yourself
No one wants to be involved in a wreck. It’s not easy to think about — to prepare for something you never want to happen to you or your family. Odds are, however, that you will be involved in a few auto accidents throughout your life. Are you prepared to handle such an event if...
Read MoreWhat to Do About Back Pain Following a Car Accident
Back pain is the most common injury people experience from a crash, particularly after being rear-ended. Most injury victims wonder how long their pain will last and hope it goes away on its own. While some people do recover after a day or two, others suffer acute or chronic back pain. The reasons for this...
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