Your Guide to Halloween Safety Halloween is a chance to pretend to be somebody else, stay out after dark, and eat too much candy. So, it’s no surprise that the holiday is magical for kids. But just like your parents used to say, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Out in the dark, there are countless opportunities for the festivities to turn sour. No one wants a Halloween marred by an accident ... Read More
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Get Out of the (Haunted) House
With These 3 Outdoor Halloween Attractions Halloween is just around the corner. You’ll soon have trick-or-treaters approaching your door requesting a healthy share of candy. Before then, you may want to go out and feel the thrills of the season yourself, but maybe you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the cramped spaces of haunted houses. You don’t have to step indoors to experience a spooky attraction though. ... Read More
A Devastating Blow
The Repercussions of Concussions The brain is the most important organ in our bodies; it controls everything we do. So, even “minor” brain injuries can have long-lasting impacts on one’s quality of life and ability to function. National Concussion Awareness Day on Sept. 20 aims to share the often-overlooked dangers of the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are any ... Read More
The Right Relief
Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic Care We all sometimes have minor aches, pains, bumps, and bruises that we can heal at home with Advil and a little rest. But more extensive injuries should be treated by a medical professional. Sometimes that means casts, surgeries, or bed rest. Other times, people need to take more of an active role in their healing with a physical therapist or chiropractor. But how do you ... Read More
The Georgia Workers’ Compensation System Is Complex
This book is designed to lay out some of the most critical pitfalls injured employees in Georgia face when dealing with their Workers’ Compensation claim Please understand that this book is a tool to give you helpful information. Still, it is not a substitute for competent legal representation by a lawyer who knows your specific facts and injuries. Thank you for requesting this book and taking the important ... Read More
An Accident Waiting to Happen
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1 million people worldwide die in fatal traffic accidents every year. That’s not all — traffic accidents injure an additional 20-50 million people annually. I only meet and represent a tiny fraction of those accident victims, but their stories stick with me. August is National Traffic Awareness Month, reminds us Auto Accident Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, and many ... Read More
Message From the Authors – 11 Secrets to Winning Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
You may be a little suspicious since I am a lawyer, and I am giving you this book for free Most lawyers expect you to make an appointment and come into their office to get some of the information that I am providing to you here. I believe you should have that information now, with no pressure and no strings attached. Hiring a lawyer to represent you is an important step, and one that should not be taken lightly ... Read More
Is Premium Gas Worth the Premium Prices?
This year has seen gas prices at all-time highs, with countless Americans facing sticker shock at the pump. It has quite a few people wondering how to save a few dollars while filling their tanks. Some have turned to shopping around, joining clubs, or driving less. But if you’re using premium gas in your tank, there might be a simpler solution you haven’t even considered. We all want the best for our prized ... Read More
Free at Last
The History of Juneteenth As conversations about racial justice have become more prominent in America over the past few years, so have celebrations of Juneteenth. The holiday has been long-marked by many Black Americans, but is still a relatively unfamiliar tradition to others. So, what does this holiday mean, and why do people observe it? At its heart, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery, reminds us ... Read More
Fighting an Uphill Battle
How PTSD Can Affect Accident Victims No one wants to repeatedly relive the worst thing that ever happened to them, but that’s exactly what happens to many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), reminds us Personal Injury Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez. June is National PTSD Awareness Month, and the condition is often misunderstood by people who have never experienced it. For example, PTSD is commonly ... Read More
