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Chest injuries – everything from bruised sternums and broken ribs to internal organ damage and severe bleeding – are among the most common injuries people suffer in car accidents. Research published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that up to 80 percent of blunt chest trauma injuries in…
Have you suffered a work-related injury while on the job in Georgia? If so, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Georgia law requires nearly all employers with three or more employees to purchase workers’ comp insurance to protect their workers. When an employee gets injured on the job,…
Did you sustain a severe injury to your arms or hands in a motor vehicle accident in Georgia? If so, you might be owed significant compensation if someone else’s negligence is to blame. Our hands and arms are crucial to countless daily activities and tasks. An injury to…
No one ever expects to be injured at work, but unexpected injuries and occupational illnesses impact the lives of thousands of workers in Georgia each year. In fact, more than 78,000 workers across Georgia suffered a nonfatal injury or illness on the job in just one recent year,…
If you were injured and incurred property damage in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you would likely turn to the at-fault driver’s insurance for compensation. Your goal is to get enough money to cover your medical expenses, repair your damaged car and recoup other costs associated with the…
If you or a loved one have been injured due to someone else’s negligent actions in Georgia, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, the money you can recover through an insurance claim or…
If you’ve finished treatment for your injuries and the other side accepts liability, a settlement may be reached within a few months. Claims settled out of court generally take less time to resolve. If the claim goes to court and to trial, your case may take a year…
If you’ve suffered severe injuries in a car crash, the cost of treating major injuries can quickly amount to thousands of dollars. You may face additional financial hardship if you have to miss an extended period of work. If another driver caused the accident, you may file a…
Pedestrians are vulnerable road users. People on foot are much more likely to sustain serious or even fatal injuries in traffic accidents. Pedestrians have certain rights on public roads in Georgia. Automobile drivers must yield to pedestrians in certain situations. However, pedestrians must yield the right of way…
Police, firefighters, and emergency medical responders must respond to emergencies as quickly as possible. While reaching their destination is a priority, emergency vehicle drivers must still exercise due caution, or else they run the risk of causing a severe injury accident. If you were injured in a crash…