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Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Attorneys Serving Atlanta, Marietta, Cumming, And Nearby Areas Of Georgia
Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists need to be extremely careful on the roads, as motorcycle crashes often result in catastrophic injuries or even death. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars due simply to their lack of external protection, and since motorcycles are so much smaller than regular…
Read Full PostTypes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents are often devastating. The fatal South Fulton County accident that occurred in March of 2019 is just one example of a semi-truck involved in a tragic accident. The truck driver involved was charged with “second-degree vehicular homicide, failure to yield, and…
Read Full PostDifferent Types of Product Liability Cases
Product liability law assigns certain obligations to those responsible for manufacturing, producing, and selling products. Among these obligations is a mandate that consumers are protected from or warned of potential hazards associated with the product.
The product liability attorneys at…
Read Full PostCan You Be Fired After Claiming Workers' Compensation in Georgia?
Unfortunately, while some states protect workers against retaliatory termination for filing for worker's compensation, Georgia is not one of them. In Georgia, at-will employees can be fired for any reason at any time, including while out on disability or while performing "light duties" due to…
Read Full PostThe Worst Injuries from Car Accidents & How They Impact You
Car accidents often cause severe injuries, which can have lifelong consequences on your ability to earn a living and significantly reduce your quality of life. When these injuries are deemed permanent, we consider them catastrophic injuries due to the far-reaching impacts they have on you and…
Read Full PostQUIZ: Do I Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney?
If you suffer an injury at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. While workers' compensation is a no-fault system, getting the full benefits to cover your medical bills and other costs related to your injuries can be challenging. Working with our team is often the best way…
Read Full PostFatal Truck Accidents
The saddest cases that clients bring to our attorneys involve the death of a loved one. It is a tragic fact that death comes in many forms. However, few of the cases we try carry a higher likelihood of fatality than trucking accidents.
If you lost a family member in a truck accident,…
Read Full PostWorker's Comp & Personal Injury Claims: Can I Use One Lawyer?
Worker’s compensation covers the cost of your medical bills and lost wages when you’re injured on the job, but it may not be enough to meet your long-term needs. Depending on the cause of your injuries, you may also be able to file a personal injury claim against a responsible third party.…
Read Full PostSeat Belt Defects
Seat belts play an integral role in reducing serious injuries and fatalities in car crashes. Unfortunately, sometimes seatbelts have manufacturing or design flaws that cause them to malfunction, leading to injury or death that could have been prevented. Seat belt defects are more common than you…
Read Full PostQuiz: Should You Hire a Workers' Compensation Lawyer?
If you were injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Some cases of workman's comp are straightforward and don't necessarily need a lawyer. However, in the majority of cases, you will be better off hiring a lawyer to help you through the process of claiming…
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