Despite the advancements in safety protocols and standards, the construction industry remains one of the riskiest professional environments due to the inherently risky nature of its operations. Dealing with heavy machinery, hazardous materials and perilous work...
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
How to prove your injury is work-related
Anyone can get injured while working, regardless of the industry. If this is your experience, you may be qualified to file a workers' compensation claim. However, you may need to prove your injury is work-related for your claim to be approved. Here are three ways you...
What you should know about T-Bone accidents
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact or broadside collisions, occur when the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, forming a "T" shape. They can be particularly devastating when the vehicles involved are significantly different in...
Long-term cognitive impacts of a brain injury
People who are involved in a car crash can suffer from a variety of injuries. One of these is a traumatic brain injury. This type of injury can lead to long-lasting effects that can negatively impact every aspect of a person’s life. Cognitive abilities are one of the...
What are some exceptions to the “going and coming” rule?
A lot of people consider their commute to-and-from the office or job site to be part of their work activities – but that’s not how workers’ compensation sees things. Driving to and from your job exposes you to risks that aren’t really under your employer’s control –...
You can still recover damages even if you contributed to a crash
Many people believe that one cannot recover compensation for injuries sustained in a car crash they contributed to. While there is an element of truth in the notion, depending on your jurisdiction, the law in Georgia works differently. You can still recover...
The high cost of catastrophic car accident injuries
Catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries can have a devastating impact on victims and their families. The costs of these injuries can be massive, both financially and emotionally – and few people really can understand what that...
Were you injured while working for an uninsured subcontractor?
Workers’ compensation laws throughout the country are designed to help protect the vast majority of employees from serious financial hardship if they suffer a job-related injury. Workers’ comp covers medical care and also pays a portion of an employee’s lost wages if...
Defective tires can cause serious car crashes
Car accidents are a tragic reality, causing countless injuries and fatalities yearly. While many factors contribute to car crashes, defective tires are one of the most dangerous and preventable causes. Defective tires can lead to a loss of control, blowouts and other...
What are construction’s Fatal Four?
Those who work in construction face a high degree of danger. This industry does not have the highest rate of fatal accidents, but it does have the highest total of them every year. This has given it a reputation as a very risky industry to work in, and there are also...