If you were injured in an accident, you may not immediately notice your injuries. In fact, this is fairly common. Symptoms such as neck, back and joint pain often don't fully present themselves until after the accident. Ideally, if you were injured in a crash, you...
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
What kinds of damages are available in a personal injury case?
If you suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, you could be owed significant compensation for your medical bills and other costs. To determine the amount of compensation — otherwise known as "damages" — it's important to assess the full extent of your...
On-the-job fatalities more likely among workers 55 and older
Georgia workers who are 55 or older should know that many in their age range are dying from occupational injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics actually came out with some startling data earlier in 2020. It said that between 1992 and 2017, there was a 56% increase...
Road construction zones are dangerous for workers
The dangers to construction workers who toil on the highways in Georgia have never been higher. While there are many local initiatives to improve the safety of highway workers, the number of people who are killed each year is increasing. Employers must do a better job...
Do I still have a workers’ comp claim if I was fired from my job?
If you were fired from the job where you were injured and you still are injured, you can still file a workers' compensation claim. Just because you no longer work for that employer doesn't mean your workers' comp case is over. In fact, some employers make up false...
Should I accept the insurance company’s initial settlement offer?
If you think you may be injured after being in a motor vehicle accident, NEVER NEVER accept a settlement offer directly from the at-fault driver’s insurance company before talking to an Injury Attorney. Even if you only VERBALLY agree to the offer, and have not cashed...
Influx of patients puts health care workers at higher risk of work injuries
These days, health care workers are under especially heavy pressure. COVID-19 has a lot of people worried, and the full impact of the epidemic remains to be seen. In addition to the threat of the illness itself, health care workers have to contend with a massive...
What OSHA’s laboratory standard involves
To ensure the safety of laboratory workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a standard called Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories. If you are a lab worker in Metro Atlanta who has suffered from exposure to...
Workers’ compensation benefits for occupational diseases
You probably understand that workers’ compensation applies to employees injured on the job. For instance, if you injure yourself on factory equipment, you can file a workers’ compensation claim. A successful claim can cover medical bills and make up for wages lost...
Distraction a problem for drivers in ‘self-driving’ vehicles
Unfortunately, sometimes self-driving vehicles cause more harm than good. The reason is simple: People in self-driving cars start to become complacent, and this complacency leads to inattention behind the wheel. People feel they can relax and let the vehicle do the...