I have mentioned the importance of having a lawyer help you in a Workers’ Compensation case. Although most people should know how important it is to seek sound advice when they are injured, statistics show that many people fail to do so. Here are the four most common reasons that people don’t seek a lawyer’s help after they have been injured: I am not sure I really need a lawyer. I don’t know any lawyers ... Read More
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Drunk Driving Spikes Around Christmas Car Crashes During Christmas Resulted In More Than 90 Injuries And 20 Preventable Deaths People often think of Christmas as the happiest day of the year, but it ended in tragedy for too many in 2020. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Georgia State Patrol reported more than 250 collisions in only 72 hours. Those crashes resulted in more than 90 injuries and 20 ... Read More
Ten Questions to Ask a 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 client phone calls? Have you ever been sued for legal malpractice? Have you ever been disciplined by the State Bar? Who at your firm will be communicating with ... Read More
Tips for Safe Travel This Thanksgiving
In normal times, traveling for Thanksgiving can feel like running the gauntlet. But after so many people stayed home last year due to COVID-19 concerns, Thanksgiving travel is expected to increase significantly in 2021. That means a lot of people are going to be on the road. If you’re traveling by car this year but are feeling rusty, you’re not alone. We’ve put together a few tips and reminders to help you stay ... Read More
Workers’ Comp Claim? Tell Your Doctor Everything
You probably know to give any new doctor you see a complete medical history. Doing so will ensure your doctor is aware of any underlying causes related to your health, preventing misdiagnosis or repeating treatments that have already failed. When you’ve been in an accident at work, telling your doctor everything is about more than just good care — it can also make the difference in whether your workers’ ... Read More
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Car Seat Safety
If you’ve ever had a child, you know car seats are confusing. There are many different types, the requirements constantly change as your child ages, and the rules definitely seem different from when you were a kid. Plus, it can feel like you need an engineering degree to install the seat properly. November is Child Safety and Protection Month, so I want to take a moment to talk about car safety for kids. In 2019, ... Read More
Hiring the Wrong Lawyer Can Severely Damage Your Case
Once you have made the wise decision to hire a lawyer to help you with your Workers’ Compensation case, the next big question is how to hire the RIGHT lawyer. Not all lawyers or law firms are the same! As with any profession, there are good lawyers and lawyers that are not so good. You have a tremendous amount at stake if you have been hurt on the job. It’s your life and your livelihood, and you need to make sure ... Read More
When Fido Attacks
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
Sticker Shock?
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
You Should Never Feel Pressured To Hire Any Lawyer!
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 ... Read More
