Know Georgia’s Dog Bite Laws Are you taking your dog trick-or-treating this year? Many people do, and when done properly, it’s fun for the whole family. Unfortunately, not everyone takes proper safety precautions with their dogs, and that can result in a traumatic dog bite. For the safety of humans and pups alike, it’s important to know the laws in Georgia. Dog bites can cause serious injuries and sometimes ... Read More
Why Is Teen Car Insurance So Expensive? By now, you probably know the importance of having good auto insurance coverage in the event of an accident or injury. While poor coverage can leave you stranded with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical debt, good coverage can ensure you have the treatment and continued care you need. Naturally, when your teen starts driving, you’ll want them to have the best ... Read More
If you go to any lawyer’s office to discuss your case and begin to feel pressured to hire them, walk away. The relationship between a lawyer and his or her client should be one of mutual respect, concern, and professionalism. You should expect nothing less and accept nothing less! Obviously, one of the reasons I wrote this book "11 Secrets of Winning your Workers’ Compensation Claims" was to let you know that I am ... Read More
You should never feel pressured to hire any lawyer! Here's a list of questions to ask a personal injury law firm before you make the important decision to hire them: How much experience does your firm have in handling Workers’ Compensation cases? How will you keep me informed about the progress and developments in my case? How often will I hear from the lawyer or my case manager? How quickly do you return ... Read More
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 Deadliest Days.” This isn’t because of the heat, swimming pool accidents, or even the chance of space junk falling on our heads! It’s the result of an annual spike in car crashes involving teenage drivers. From 2008 to 2018, more than 8,000 people died nationwide in teen-related crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days. Here in Georgia, 302 people ... Read More
A Beloved Holiday With Violent Roots If you told someone in the mid-1800s that America would soon have a holiday celebrating workers, they would have laughed in your face. Back then, even basic rights and protections seemed like a far-off dream. Kids as young as 5 years old slaved away in factories, and adults worked more than 80 hours a week without breaks in unsanitary conditions. So, how did we get from that ... Read More
Nationwide, 1 out of every 5 car crashes happens in a parking lot.” – Ramiro Rodriguez When I was 19 years old, my most prized possession was my 1978 Ford F-150 pickup. I thought that green truck was the greatest vehicle ever. I took care of it meticulously, cleaned it, protected the seats from spills, and drove it through the carwash when it needed a bath. Keeping the truck in perfect shape meant a lot to me — so, ... Read More
The 2021-2022 school year begins in August. While this cycle will certainly look different, safety should remain to be at the forefront. Lawyer Ramiro Rodgriguez Jr. wants to share some safety tips with you: Walkers: Always walk on the sidewalk Stay alert and avoid distracted walking Phones down, heads up - In Georgia, cases of drivers versus pedestrians can go either way. Always cross streets at ... Read More
You may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation for work-related injuries even when there was NO Acute Accident at work Most people think that there needs to be an acute, identifiable accident to receive benefits for a work-related injury. But that is NOT necessarily the case," said Marietta WC Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr. Georgia law recognizes Repetitive Motion Work injuries. These injuries may develop over time, ... Read More
After you settle with the Employer or Insurance company, your claim is probably closed FOREVER! As I have stressed throughout this book, your Employer and the Insurance company typically do NOT have YOUR best interest at heart. Employers and Insurance companies look for ways to minimize and deny claims," said Marietta Workers' Comp Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr. They never want to pay more money than they absolutely ... Read More
