Humberto Izquierdo Jr., P.C. Blog

One of the most devastating types of injuries a person can sustain is a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord plays a large role in movement of the body, as well as controlling some involuntary reflexes. If your spinal cord is damaged, it can result in full or partial paralysis that can affect…

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In the state of Georgia, you cannot sue your employer for a work-related injury. However, if your injury was caused by the negligence of a third party such as a coworker, you can collect workers compensation benefits and still sue the responsible third party. Your right to workers compensation…

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Nursing homes are a necessary part of society, as many elderly men and women can't take care of themselves and don't have family members that can take them in. However, nursing home neglect and abuse is an unfortunately common occurrence. Elderly patients may not be able to advocate for…

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After the recent snowfall, there were over 900 car crashes reported in the Atlanta metro area in the span of less than 24 hours. Driving on snow and ice is inherently dangerous, and even if you drive as carefully as you can, other people on the road may not be as experienced or careful.

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Here in Atlanta, we've been having some severe winter weather. Car accidents increase in icy, snowy, and wet conditions, so it's extremely important to be as careful as possible and know how to handle your car properly. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about winter driving.

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Commercial truck accidents often result in more severe injuries than accidents involving only passenger cars. In addition, because of the large potential for injury in case of an accident, truck driver insurance often carries higher limits, which can result in larger settlements to compensate…

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If you have been injured on the job, chances are you can claim worker's compensation benefits. There are some exceptions, for instance:

In the state of Georgia, worker's compensation is only required if your employer has three or more employees If you were injured on your commute, you're… Read Full Post

After the deaths of eight people at a nursing home in Hollywood Hills, Florida during Hurricane Irma, a spotlight has been shone on the shocking lack of emergency preparedness at nursing homes across the country. Many nursing homes do not have adequate measures in place to ensure resident safety…

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How much do you know about worker's compensation laws? Many people are injured on the job every day in Georgia, but most do not know much about worker's compensation benefits. We've put together this quiz to test your knowledge about worker's comp, but keep in mind that even if you know a lot…

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A commonly asked question our worker's compensation lawyers receive is whether or not you need to pay taxes on a worker's comp settlement. The good news is that the answer is typically no. In the majority of cases, injured workers do not need to pay taxes on any benefits they receive from their…

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