Preparing for Your First Meeting with a Savannah Car Accident Lawyer
If you’re reading this post, you might be one of the 3,700 persons who were recently injured in a car accident in Savannah or Chatham County. You are already taking the important first step of scheduling a free consultation with…
My Doctor Says to Keep My Workload Light, but My Boss Disagrees. Who Should I Listen To?
A doctor may decide that a patient needs to reduce his or her workload for many different reasons. Common reasons in Savannah include: A prescription medication that makes you groggy An injury that needs rest and time to heal Pregnancy…
I Recently Hurt My Back at Work, but I Have a Previous Back Injury. Will That Affect My Claim?
Individuals often wonder what they can do if they sustain a back injury at work, but already suffer from such an injury. Far too many people fail to seek legal advice because they assume that their previous injury precludes them…
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia is one of the most dangerous states for drivers, but officials have started a movement aimed at reducing traffic fatalities by 41 individuals each year. Unfortunately, between 2016 and 2017, the state failed to achieve this goal; however, the…
Do I Have to Give the Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster a Statement after a Savannah, GA Car Accident?
When you’re seriously injured in an auto accident, for a short period of time you become the focus of attention. Police officers, doctors, auto repair shops, car rental companies … everyone wants to hear your story. The police get your…
By Law, Do You Need an Attorney to File a Workers’ Comp Claim in Savannah?
If injured at work, do you need an attorney to file a Worker’s Compensation claim in Savannah? According to the State Board of Worker’s Compensation, while anyone has the legal right to represent himself, your employer may use an attorney….
The Deadliest Workplace Injuries in Atlanta
In 2016, 171 people were killed in workplace incidents throughout Georgia. This number is down slightly from 180 individuals killed in work-related accidents in 2015, but is substantially higher than the 117 killed in 2013 or the 101 killed in…
What Not to Do After an Atlanta Truck Accident
Truck accidents in the Atlanta area can cause serious injuries or fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were 155 truck crash fatalities in 2014 and 182 in 2015. Nationally, in 2015, out of 32,166 fatal crashes,…
Are You the Victim of Construction Employer Negligence?
In recent years, Savannah has experienced a boom in construction throughout the city. In 2016, the city issued building permits for projects that totaled $574 million, a 40 percent increase from the previous year. This significant increase in construction projects…
Rainy Day Danger: Wet Weather and Multi-Car Crashes
According to the Federal Highway Administration, roughly 22 percent of car accidents are weather-related, with the lion’s share related to rainfall. Considering that Atlanta receives nearly 50 inches of rain per year, and has a 30 percent chance of rain…
