Humberto Izquierdo Jr., P.C. Blog

Atlanta has some of the busiest roads and freeways in the nation, which unfortunately leads to many car accidents. While minor fender benders may be nothing more than an annoyance, often car accidents in Atlanta result in severe injuries and even death.

Injuries from a car accident can…

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.

If you have experienced any back related injuries at…

If you sustained an injury while at work, you are more than likely entitled to workers’ compensation. However, did you know that you can also sue a third party for further damages? In Georgia, you cannot sue your employer after being injured, but you can sue any liable third party. The damages…

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…

In the state of Georgia, you cannot sue your employer for a work-related injury. However, if your injury was caused by the negligence of a third party such as a coworker, you can collect workers compensation benefits and still sue the responsible third party. Your right to workers compensation…

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…

After the recent snowfall, there were over 900 car crashes reported in the Atlanta metro area in the span of less than 24 hours. Driving on snow and ice is inherently dangerous, and even if you drive as carefully as you can, other people on the road may not be as experienced or careful.

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Here in Atlanta, we've been having some severe winter weather. Car accidents increase in icy, snowy, and wet conditions, so it's extremely important to be as careful as possible and know how to handle your car properly. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about winter driving.

As Atlanta is hit with snow, wind, and rain, driving conditions become hazardous. The risk of being involved in a serious truck accident rises sharply whenever there is snow, ice, or rain on the road, so it is extremely important to exercise caution when driving anywhere.

If you are…

Commercial truck accidents often result in more severe injuries than accidents involving only passenger cars. In addition, because of the large potential for injury in case of an accident, truck driver insurance often carries higher limits, which can result in larger settlements to compensate…