After someone else’s actions or decisions leave you physically injured, you may wonder what legal rights you have to recover damages. The person who can help you explore your legal options is known as a personal injury lawyer. Here are the services a personal injury lawyer typically performs for a client like you. Assesses Legal […]
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on the road, and every year thousands of pedestrians are severely injured by motorists. In some cases, pedestrians sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in these accidents, often resulting in significant medical complications and even disabilities. Fortunately, when these injuries are the result of motorist negligence, victims are often entitled […]
Jordan McNair was a 19-year-old college athlete with a promising future ahead of him. Reports indicate that on May 19, 2018, he showed signs of serious heat exhaustion during a football practice at the University of Maryland. Coaches and trainers witnessed him struggling, including an apparent seizure on the field, but they waited nearly an […]
Many workplace injuries can result in days or weeks away from work. Injured workers may seek workers’ compensation benefits for lost wages, medical expenses, and similar costs of treatment. However, some workers may suffer permanent and disabling injuries, and their subsequent workers’ compensation claims can be significantly more complicated. Types of Permanent Job-Related Injuries There […]
Insurance fraud is alive and kicking in Georgia, and that’s bad news for insurers and consumers alike. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that fraud costs the insurance industry about $40 billion per year (not counting health insurance fraud) and adds between $400 and $700 to a typical family’s annual insurance premiums. Insurance fraud can […]
When you think about summers past, your memories will most likely include spending some time at the local pool. Both children and adults enjoy relaxing in the water or on the side of the pool with a good book. While the pool is often a central spot for summertime activities, there are certain dangers that […]
A recent study presented at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting found that children vary in the path they follow when recovering from concussions. In fact, the recovery process can be significantly different, and the study ultimately concludes that younger children and those who are high-school age should be considered as separate groups when […]
Biking to work has a lot to offer. After all, you save on all those pesky parking costs, you get your cardio in, you get points for going green, and some bike commuters even cut their commute times. What’s not to love? The downside is that biking—especially in urban traffic—can be incredibly dangerous. It’s important […]
A strong and healthy back is integral to your healthy lifestyle. A significant back injury is not only extremely painful but can also wreak havoc on your ability to live the life you love the way you want to live it. Back injuries, however, aren’t uncommon to car accidents, slip and falls, and many other […]
The Importance of Workplace Safety If you spend your days behind a desk—like so many people—you probably don’t think much about safety on the job. You work behind a desk, after all, so what could happen? No matter what kind of work you do, however, accidents can strike, and workplace safety matters. Know the accident […]
