According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, every year, there are roughly 3 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. Yet despite being the most common type of traumatic brain injuries people suffer in accidents, concussions are still wildly misunderstood and misdiagnosed. National Concussion Awareness Day was created to shift the...
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Georgia Participates in 'Operation Southern Slow Down' to Curb Speeding
The 6th annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” is being called a success by law enforcement officers in Georgia, who were out in full force last month cracking down on speeding drivers as part of the multistate enforcement and education campaign. Operation Southern Slow Down took place in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee from...
Read MoreEmployee Rights Under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Georgia
Whenever an employee is hurt on the job, it is extremely important that the injured worker understand all of their rights. As far as the insurance company is concerned, the less a worker knows about their benefits, the better. Workers should also know that the insurance companies and lawyers that represent their workplace do not...
Read MoreHeads Up: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Georgia drivers are reminded to always pay attention when behind the wheel In an effort to put the spotlight on how dangerous distracted driving is and send motorists a strong message that reckless driving will not be tolerated on our roadways, Georgia and other states across the nation are recognizing April as Distracted Driving Awareness...
Read MoreDiagnosing Traumatic Brain Injuries With BrainCussion
In an interview with Attorney Gary Martin Hays, founder and chief education officer Dr. Chris Connelly of BrainCussion explained how he uses best practices to diagnose and treat patients who have suffered a brain injury. Edits have been made for clarity. Chris Connelly has been practicing medicine for almost 25 years, treating thousands of spinal...
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Injured in a Car Accident as a Passenger
Despite enormous efforts to improve roadway infrastructure, develop protective technologies, and provide educational tools, motor vehicle accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death and traumatic injuries for the last several decades. While the front and rear-seat passengers are less likely to suffer injuries in a car accident compared to drivers, they...
Read MoreHolding Georgia Property Owners Responsible When Security Fails
Atlanta Negligent Security Attorneys Explain Your Right to Safety Large verdicts from negligent security lawsuits in favor of injured Georgia crime victims are raising awareness about the property owners' responsibility to protect people from third-party attacks. Most recently, a $43 million verdict was upheld in the case of a man who was robbed and shot...
Read MoreWhen Multiple People in the Same Vehicle Are Injured in a Car Accident
A car accident involving multiple people and injuries can be especially traumatic. Not only are you anxious about yourself and your own pain, but you are also worried about the well-being of the other people who are in the car with you. These people are most likely your friends or family members. Your most immediate...
Read More5 Urgent Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
If you've been hurt in a car accident or injured on the job, your world has been turned upside down. Few people other than those who have suffered something similar have no idea the pain and the hassles you are facing right now. It can be overwhelming. And if you are here, it means you’re...
Read MoreHow Poor Lighting Creates a Dangerous Environment
An Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Explains When it comes to lighting, quantity and quality count. Poor lighting conditions are a component of inadequate security. Lack of adequate lighting on a property increases opportunities for good people to become the victims of violent assaults and other crimes. Sometimes it gets overlooked, but making sure there is...
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