Humberto Izquierdo Jr., P.C. Blog

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the deadliest in the nation due to drunk driving and the sheer number of cars on the road. Many people travel to be with their families on Thanksgiving, mostly by car. The increased number of cars on the road plus the prevalence of drinking and driving…

Today, October 17th, marks the 13th anniversary of the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC. We are proud to have served the Atlanta community for over a decade, and plan to continue helping victims of car accidents, workplace incidents, and more obtain compensation for their injuries for…

In Georgia, your choice of doctor is limited if you want to receive workers’ compensation benefits after being injured at work. All workplaces in Georgia that offer workers’ compensation insurance must have a panel of doctors posted that you can choose from. It is in your best interest to choose…

Workers' compensation insurance is a type of mandatory insurance coverage that most businesses in Georgia are required to purchase. It is a mutually beneficial agreement in which your employer provides insurance which pays out benefits if you are injured on the job, and in return you cannot sue…

Many people love riding motorcycles. They enjoy the freedom, the ease of parking, and the maneuverability. Unfortunately, not as many people love wearing helmets, even though wearing a helmet can help save your life and prevent traumatic brain injury in the case of a motorcycle crash.

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In a perfect world, drivers would pay close attention to the road at all times and conditions would be perfectly controlled for a smooth and uneventful drive. Unfortunately, there are in fact many things that can go wrong when out on the road, and commercial truck accidents happen every day.…

If you were injured at work, you may wonder if you even need to hire a workers' compensation attorney. After all, your employer's insurance should take care of you, right? However, many victims of work injuries do need a worker's comp lawyer to make sure that they get all of the benefits they…

Atlanta has some of the busiest roads and freeways in the nation, which unfortunately leads to many car accidents. While minor fender benders may be nothing more than an annoyance, often car accidents in Atlanta result in severe injuries and even death.

Injuries from a car accident can…

Back injuries are more common than you may think. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics report that nearly 20% of all injuries in the workplace are back related injuries resulting in employee absences. That is a rather large number.

If you have experienced any back related injuries at…

If you sustained an injury while at work, you are more than likely entitled to workers’ compensation. However, did you know that you can also sue a third party for further damages? In Georgia, you cannot sue your employer after being injured, but you can sue any liable third party. The damages…