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The health risks and hazards associated with certain occupations are well-known, such as those associated with firefighting, law enforcement, and military service. However, a worker of any industry could fall victim to an on-the-job industry, including nurses. Nurses who suffer from injuries or illnesses as a result of…
When a loved one suffers a wrongful death in Douglasville, financial problems add insult to injury. Despite the grief, families must deal with the exorbitant expenses associated with a funeral and memorial service. In addition to the thousands of dollars it can cost to bury a loved one, families…
Did you know that texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to be involved in a car accident? Distracted driving is dangerous driving, and studies have shown that texting is one of the most dangerous distractions of them all. Both teenage and adult drivers admit to composing, sending,…
In our workers’ compensation practice, we often hear this question from injured workers. In fact, many clients are dissatisfied because typically the disability check is substantially less than a worker’s regular wages. In Georgia, workers’ compensation pays the totally disabled worker two-thirds (2/3) of his or her average…
Ice on the roadway is a dangerous combination. In the south, it is such a rare event that is even more dangerous. Local governments are simply not prepared nor adequately equipped to handle road maintenance. Likewise, many motorists are not accustomed to driving in these treacherous conditions. Compounding…
A deposition is a formal, pre-trial oral testimony taken through the asking and answering of questions. It is common to be called on to give testimony in the form of a deposition when you bring a lawsuit for personal injury, wrongful death or otherwise. Our firm represents clients being…
After being injured in an automobile accident, you receive a call from an insurance adjuster wanting to get your side of the story. Unbeknownst to you, the insurance company may be doing more than recording your statement. They may be using 60’s military technology to analyze your voice patterns….
Distracted drivers are a major problem on our roadways. With the increased use of handheld devices by motorists, the chances of being involved in a car collision has never been greater. Daily, our firm sees victims injured due to the carelessness of another driver. The notion that the careless…
In our law practice, most workers’ compensation cases result in a settlement. There, however, is no requirement that a case be settled. Instead, it is a voluntary process that both the employer and injured worker must agree to enter. After a tentative settlement, The State Board of Workers’ Compensation must…
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