Personal Injury

Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Attorneys Serving Atlanta, Marietta, Cumming, And Nearby Areas Of Georgia

March 06, 2020
Georgia workers’ compensationlaw provides some protections for people on their way to and from work, but only under specific circumstances. The best way to determine if you are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim following an accident is through a private and confidential consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Personal Injury If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident on your way to work and you did not cause the wreck, you may be entitled to seek… Read Full Post
July 25, 2019
Product liability law assigns certain obligations to those responsible for manufacturing, producing, and selling products. Among these obligations is a mandate that consumers are protected from or warned of potential hazards associated with the product. The product liability attorneys at the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC are knowledgeable about defective product cases. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product, please contact us at 770-888-8901 to schedule… Read Full Post
July 01, 2019
Unfortunately, while some states protect workers against retaliatory termination for filing for worker's compensation, Georgia is not one of them. In Georgia, at-will employees can be fired for any reason at any time, including while out on disability or while performing "light duties" due to your injury.… Read Full Post
February 25, 2019
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. At the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, we specialize in both worker’s compensation and personal injury lawsuits. We have the expertise to help you file both of your claims and recover the maximum amount… Read Full Post
January 24, 2019
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 might think, and several car companies have issued recalls due to seat belt issues.… Read Full Post
July 11, 2018
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.… Read Full Post
April 26, 2018
Back injuries are more common than you may think. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics report that nearly 20% of all injuries in the workplace are back related injuries resulting in employee absences. That is a rather large number.… Read Full Post
March 07, 2018
One of the most devastating types of injuries a person can sustain is a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord plays a large role in movement of the body, as well as controlling some involuntary reflexes. If your spinal cord is damaged, it can result in full or partial paralysis that can affect your ability to work and earn an income. If your spinal cord has been damaged as a result of someone else’s negligent actions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr.,… Read Full Post
February 13, 2018
Nursing homes are a necessary part of society, as many elderly men and women can't take care of themselves and don't have family members that can take them in. However, nursing home neglect and abuse is an unfortunately common occurrence. Elderly patients may not be able to advocate for themselves, and fall victim to negligence.… Read Full Post
May 16, 2017
Most personal injury claims are filed by the injured person, but in cases of wrongful death or catastrophic injury, a family member may file the case on behalf of the deceased or disabled individual. Essentially, anyone who has suffered harm due to an accident caused by someone else's negligence or error is grounds for a personal injury claim. The process of filing a personal injury claim can be complicated and lengthy without an attorney and may leave… Read Full Post