Is Your Insurance Settlement Offer Enough?
Category: Personal Injury
The Surprisingly Serious Injuries You Can Sustain at the Pool
If you know anything about Georgia summers, it should come as no surprise that many people in Gwinnett County frequent public and private pools at just about any opportunity they get. With heat indices consistently rising into the triple digits, pools offer a respite from the heat while still allowing people to enjoy being outside. […]
Avoiding Common Auto Insurance Scams
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 […]
Avoid Dangers at the Pool this Summer
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 […]
Children and Concussions
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 […]
Calculating Lost Income after a Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic injuries sustained in a car or truck accident can leave you seriously incapacitated for a long period of time. Consequently, you may need to take time off work to complete your medical treatment—or simply to rest and recover from your injuries. If you have sustained a catastrophic injury in an accident that was not […]
Biking to Work: Be Aware of Both the Benefits and Risks
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 […]
The Pain of a Back Injury
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 […]
Is Your Workplace Unsafe? You Could be Injured
When you leave the house for work in the morning, you’re more likely to think about grabbing a cup of coffee than to wonder if you are heading to a safe environment for the day. Most people don’t spend a lot of time considering if their workplace is safe or not and in a perfect […]
Why Workplace Safety Is So Important
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 […]
Is Your Insurance Settlement Offer Enough?
If you were injured in a car or slip and fall accident, you are no doubt overwhelmed. Many people aren’t sure how best to proceed in such situations and want to make them go away as quickly as possible. This usually includes accepting an insurance settlement. Such settlements, however, aren’t always everything they should be. […]