If you have a neck injury and someone else caused it, you might need a personal injury lawyer. But you are not alone. Over three million people suffer neck injuries every year in the United States. In 2018, 570 individuals with spinal cord injuries were treated in Georgia hospitals. Car crashes (primarily rear-impact collisions) cause […]

Unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States. These deaths cause significant emotional and financial suffering for those left behind, particularly when caused by someone else’s careless or reckless actions. A fatality caused by someone else’s negligent or intentional actions is known as wrongful death. Of course, all deaths feel wrong […]

Compression fractures are a type of fracture that can affect the vertebrae that make your spine. In many cases, they occur because of low bone mass or osteoporosis, but they can also be the result of traumatic accidents. For this reason, anyone that has sustained a compression fracture should have his or her case reviewed by […]

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 […]

When children and adolescents are injured, it’s important that adults take steps to ensure that their injuries are identified and properly treated—especially when their injuries have the potential to affect the rest of their lives. Without a doubt, traumatic brain injuries fall into this category, and parents and other adults should be able to recognize […]

Spinal cord injuries can result in serious complications, one of which includes full or partial paralysis. The extent of these injuries depends largely upon the severity of the impact and other related factors, such as the injured person’s age and preexisting physical condition. Sometimes, a spinal cord injury occurs when another person is negligent, such […]

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 […]

You may know what to do in the aftermath of a car crash, including calling 911, exchanging information with other drivers, and talking to witnesses. However, everything changes if the other driver involved suddenly leaves the scene of the accident or doesn’t bother to stop at all. This situation leaves injured motorists feeling helpless on […]

The aftermath of an injury-causing accident can leave victims with many questions. In many cases, victims are justifiably concerned about how they are going to make a living, especially if there is some question as to whether they will be able to work in the same capacity as they did before the accident. Fortunately, in […]