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Car Accident Claim Mistakes That Can Cost You Money
You may be entitled to compensation if you were injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver. However, your actions can limit the amount you recover or prevent you from receiving any money at all. Here are the top mistakes you should avoid in your car accident claim:
Forgetting to… Read Full PostThe Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America
No one should have to sacrifice their safety for a paycheck. Yet many employees are forced to do so by virtue of their field. According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, these are the ten most dangerous occupations in America:
Fishing and hunting workers Loggers… Read Full PostThe 4 D’s of Medical Malpractice
Were you harmed by substandard medical care? If so, you may be entitled to justice and compensation through a medical malpractice claim.
Filing this type of lawsuit involves proving a specific set of legal elements. These elements are known as the four d’s of medical malpractice. Below…
Read Full Post5 Tips to Maximize Your Traumatic Brain Injury Compensation
Not only does a traumatic brain injury upend the lives of the victim and their family, but it also has an enormous financial toll. A person living with a TBI may be unable to return to work and require long-term care and rehabilitation. If you or a loved one is facing this difficult reality,…
Read Full PostWhat to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
If you ride a motorcycle, it’s important to know how to deal with a crash. After all, the moments following a motorcycle accident are crucial. What you do can impact your safety as well as your legal rights.
Here are some of the steps you should take to protect yourself if you ever get…
Read Full PostAre You Continuing to Have Delays in Your Workers' Comp Case?
Injured employees deserve nothing less than a fast and fair resolution of their claims. Unfortunately, delays in medical treatment, disability checks, and other workers’ compensation benefits are all too common. Contact our workers’ compensation attorneys in Georgia to ensure that your rights…
Read Full PostWhat Qualifies as a Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death occurs when someone is killed because of the negligence or misconduct of another person. When a situation that would have otherwise given rise to an actionable personal injury claim results in death, a wrongful death claim can follow. These lawsuits are civil actions, often filed…
Read Full PostTop Ten Questions About Workers’ Compensation
It is normal to have questions about collecting workers’ compensation benefits after suffering an injury. You can see how much you know about the process and your rights by taking our quick quiz. It is an interactive way to test your knowledge as you begin the important task of fighting for the…
Read Full PostTips for Avoiding Car Accidents on Icy Roads
Winter in Atlanta is different than in many other areas of the country. Freezing temperatures and snowstorms are rare here. It’s uncommon for our drivers to face the challenges of commuting in severe weather. And that’s all the more reason to be prepared when the occasional snowfall and ice…
Read Full PostCommon Workplace Injuries
While most workers are cautious and follow safety guidelines on the job, accidents can and do happen frequently. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that a worker is injured every seven seconds.
These accidents often result from an employer’s failure to take preventative action or…
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