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 ... Read More
Georgia Injury Blog
Blogs Related to Workers’ Compensation and Auto Injury in the State of Georgia
Will You Survive the 100 Deadliest Days?
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
The True Story Behind Labor Day
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
Don’t Make the Same Mistake I Did!
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
Back to School Safe Driving Tips
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
Repetitive Motion Injuries
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 ... Read More
Understand YOUR Benefits and Don’t Settle Your Claim too Quickly
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
Spotlight on Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr.
Interview with Accident Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr 1 Why did you choose the legal practice of Personal Injury, especifically representing Auto Accidents and Work Accidents cases? (instead of other legal practices just as immigration, etc.) Most of us have a childhood moment that inspires us to think about who we would be when we grew up. When I was seven years old, I accompanied my uncle to a consultation ... Read More
The Big 6
A Layperson’s Guide to Auto Insurance Coverage Options If you haven’t taken a look at your auto insurance policy in a while, now’s a good time to revisit it and make sure you have the coverage you need. Insurance can get complicated, so this month, I’m laying out the basics of six types of coverage. First, there are two kinds of coverage required by the state: Bodily Injury Liability is mandatory ... Read More
3 Meet Odin, the Fireproof Dog
This Great Pyrenees Guided His Goats Through a Wildfire In October 2017, California was in flames. One of those blazes was the Tubbs Fire, which charred its way through 36,800 miles of forests and vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma County. More than 5,600 buildings were destroyed, and 22 people were killed. But when the flames finally died, a four-legged hero emerged from the ashes: Odin, the Great Pyrenees ... Read More