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...
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
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...
When do workers’ comp benefits start in Georgia?
Workplace injuries can happen to anybody, in any industry. When they do, injured or sickened workers need to know what sort of replacement income they can rely on while they try to recover. Knowing what to expect from your workers’ compensation benefits can help you...
A broken bone from a wreck may cost more than you think
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of some of the most debilitating traumatic injuries that Americans suffer. Spinal cord injuries, amputations and brain injuries can occur in seconds as a result of a car crash. Contusions, soft tissue injuries and broken...
Car accident claims: Why do some people settle for less?
Millions of car accident claims are filed annually for damages resulting from crashes. While some of these claims result in fair settlements, others do not. Crash victims often end up settling for much less than they deserve. Settling for less with your car accident...
What injured workers need to know about drug tests
People injured at work in Georgia can usually file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can make a major difference when someone requires medical care or a leave of absence because of a job-related medical condition. However, many people who...
Can you get workers’ comp if you’re injured in a fight at work?
It’s probably not as rare as you think for employees to get involved in physical altercations on the job. People can certainly be injured in these fights. Since the injury happened at work, that person may then wonder if they can seek workers’ compensation benefits...