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Motorcycle Crashes in Georgia
Georgia motorcycle accidents can devastate a person's life. And most motorcycle accidents occur due to another driver's reckless or negligent behavior. As a result, injured motorcyclists might think that all they have to do is sign off on a settlement with the at-fault driver's insurance company. Despite their slick marketing slogans, those folks aren't "on…
Read More »Adapting to Georgia’s Hands-Free Law
It's been two months since Georgia banned drivers from manually operating smartphones and other electronic devices while driving, which left us wondering: have driving habits changed at all? The Snellville Police Department, which handed out 93 citations for improper use of a telecommunications device last month, is optimistic about the new law. In July 2017,…
Read More »Combination Cases: What to Do If You’re Hurt on the Job While Driving
If you're hurt while driving a company vehicle or while traveling for work, you may be able to pursue a workers' compensation claim and a personal injury claim. In Georgia, injured employees can file a claim for workers' compensation against the employer/insurer through the workers' compensation system. If a person is injured by another person's…
Read More »Treating Herniated Discs After an Accident
Herniated discs, also known as slipped discs, ruptured discs and torn discs, are different from bulging discs although your symptoms may be similar. Spinal discs rest between the spinal vertebrae, acting as cushions for the flexible spinal column. The discs are often equated to jelly donuts, with thick rubbery tissue surrounding a gelatinous core.…
Read More »Treating Bulging Discs After an Accident
Bulging discs are one of the most common types of back injuries people experience after a collision or work-related accident. Sometimes a person can have a bulging disc and not even realize it! Other times the disc slides out of position and pinches a nerve, causing pain to radiate into the hips, legs and feet.…
Read More »Hurt at Work? How to Know When It’s Time to Go Back
Returning to work after an injury can be stressful, especially if you don't feel 100 percent. In fact, you might think you need more time to recover. You're unsure of your physical capabilities or you know for certain you won't be able to perform your work functions in the same way as before. Your doctor…
Read More »Truck Accidents in Atlanta Caused by Fatigue
Tired truckers are a primary threat to the safety of all motorists. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cited driver fatigue as the number one safety issue facing the trucking industry as far back as 1995. Long shifts, irregular sleep and disrupted circadian rhythm can result in sleep apnea, poor sleep hygiene and other…
Read More »Is College Park Really Dangerous?
While Metro Atlanta has continued to see a decline in criminal activity over the past several years, College Park has seen an increase in violent crime and remains among the top cities in the U.S. for total crimes committed compared to its population size. In 2015, there were 1,366 violent crimes committed in College…
Read More »WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ATLANTA CAR ACCIDENT
In the confusion of a car accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. Many drivers inadvertently say or do things which can affect their access to compensation for injuries and losses sustained as the result of a traffic collision. Because of this, it is important that Atlanta injury victims have the advice…
Read More »Falls and Fractures in Nursing Homes
The vast majority of falls and injuries that happen in nursing homes are preventable. Yet the CDC reports the average nursing home experiences about 100-200 falls per year. It is a troubling issue since some falls and injuries go unreported. Falls can result in fractures, disability, loss of function, loss of independence, or reduction in…
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