Humberto Izquierdo Jr., P.C. Blog

The saddest cases that clients bring to our attorneys involve the death of a loved one. It is a tragic fact that death comes in many forms. However, few of the cases we try carry a higher likelihood of fatality than trucking accidents.

If you lost a family member in a truck accident,…

Worker’s compensation covers the cost of your medical bills and lost wages when you’re injured on the job, but it may not be enough to meet your long-term needs. Depending on the cause of your injuries, you may also be able to file a personal injury claim against a responsible third party.…

Seat belts play an integral role in reducing serious injuries and fatalities in car crashes. Unfortunately, sometimes seatbelts have manufacturing or design flaws that cause them to malfunction, leading to injury or death that could have been prevented. Seat belt defects are more common than you…

If you were injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Some cases of workman's comp are straightforward and don't necessarily need a lawyer. However, in the majority of cases, you will be better off hiring a lawyer to help you through the process of claiming…

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the deadliest in the nation due to drunk driving and the sheer number of cars on the road. Many people travel to be with their families on Thanksgiving, mostly by car. The increased number of cars on the road plus the prevalence of drinking and driving…

Today, October 17th, marks the 13th anniversary of the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC. We are proud to have served the Atlanta community for over a decade, and plan to continue helping victims of car accidents, workplace incidents, and more obtain compensation for their injuries for…

In Georgia, your choice of doctor is limited if you want to receive workers’ compensation benefits after being injured at work. All workplaces in Georgia that offer workers’ compensation insurance must have a panel of doctors posted that you can choose from. It is in your best interest to choose…

Workers' compensation insurance is a type of mandatory insurance coverage that most businesses in Georgia are required to purchase. It is a mutually beneficial agreement in which your employer provides insurance which pays out benefits if you are injured on the job, and in return you cannot sue…

Many people love riding motorcycles. They enjoy the freedom, the ease of parking, and the maneuverability. Unfortunately, not as many people love wearing helmets, even though wearing a helmet can help save your life and prevent traumatic brain injury in the case of a motorcycle crash.

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In a perfect world, drivers would pay close attention to the road at all times and conditions would be perfectly controlled for a smooth and uneventful drive. Unfortunately, there are in fact many things that can go wrong when out on the road, and commercial truck accidents happen every day.…