UTV Accidents Primarily Result in Head Injuries
If you have ever been a passenger in a UTV over rough terrain, you will understand what it means to be in for a bumpy ride. Unlike ATVs, Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) are not designed primarily for leisure activities. These vehicles often perform an important function for transporting or hauling equipment. A UTV is relatively […]
How Long Does an Auto Accident Settlement Take?
As someone who has been injured in an auto accident, it is understandable that you will want answers and a quick resolution to receiving monetary damages if another party was at fault. However, every accident is different and there are so many potential variables that it would be impossible to provide an exact timeframe for […]
4 Top Reasons People Don’t Report On the Job Injuries
When you go to work every day, you have a reasonable and legal expectation that you’re going to be kept safe. However, according to Travelers Companies Inc., the country’s largest workers’ compensation carrier, there are a whopping 3.7 million workers that are injured each year in all public sector and private US businesses. According to Travelers, […]
Pain and Suffering: Emotional Stress
ow can you fully calculate the cost of an accident? There is more to life than material property, after all. If you have been involved in an accident there is a legal definition for some of the non-economic losses you may incur. Pain and suffering describes general or non-economic losses (NEL) resulting from an accident. […]
Delayed TBI Symptoms
One of the dangers associated with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is delayed symptoms, many of which the injured party will not recognize as a sign of potentially serious health complications. A TBI injury can occur due to an accident where you hit your head on a hard surface. This type of injury can result […]
Back Injuries Caused by Seatbelts
It goes without saying that seatbelts have saved countless lives since their inception. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t suffer injuries in an accident when you are wearing one. In fact, it is often the case that a seatbelt contributes to the cause of injury in some way. This is especially true when it comes […]
How Long Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation?
When you are injured while at work, workers’ compensation can keep you afloat while you recover from your injury. However, like all good things, workers’ compensation will not last forever. There are limits on how long you can receive this benefit, which is important to know if you have a family, home or bills to […]
Will a Business Pay for a Slip and Fall Without a Lawyer?
If you have had a slip and fall on premises belonging to a business, you may have a case for compensation in the state of Georgia. A slip and fall accident can result in serious injuries, leaving you unable to work. There are medical bills to pay and the prospect of not being able to […]
5 Ways to Protect Your Personal Injury Claim from Social Media Harm
People have lost their job because of a single Facebook post. Schools have been shut down by a Tweet. And your personal injury case can be derailed by what you post on social media. There are many examples of claimants seeking damages in a personal injury case only to have social media be their worst witness. […]
Handling the Bills While Waiting for a Settlement
Being involved in an accident can be a life-altering event. Both physically, if you sustain major injuries, and financially if the medical bills from your injuries are piling up. A settlement can sometimes provide needed assistance. If you received a settlement due to your accident, it can take a good amount of time before you […]
