Category: Personal Injury

There are many types of injuries that individuals can suffer as a result of a serious accident. When those injuries occur while a person is working on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, then the injured person may file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits or a personal injury claim for damages. In […]

Holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Halloween—along with the traditional Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays—offer family members and friends alike the opportunity to gather together and enjoy each other’s company. Because of this, travel is commonplace during the holidays. To enjoy these holidays to the fullest, there are certain steps that […]

If you have suffered injuries as a result of another party’s negligent inaction or actions, Georgia law permits you to sue for damages related to your injuries in civil court. Severe injuries cause physical pain, emotional stress, and financial burden for victims. Taking legal action cannot undo the pain you have suffered and continue to […]

The term road rash is all too familiar for bikers and cyclists. Road rash is a type of friction burn or skin abrasion that occurs when a person’s body comes into contact with the rough surface of the road. Any accident victim can suffer road rash if they get thrown from their vehicle. However, those […]

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 […]

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 […]