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A lot of people talk about pain from slipped or herniated discs, especially after a car accident or work-related injury. However, not many know what a disc is, or how to differentiate between different disc injuries. To understand these misunderstood injuries, we spoke with spine expert Dr. Matthew Richardson of Peach Tree Spine Physicians. Here's what we learned about the different types, symptoms and...

You might be saying, 'They're all the same thing, right?' Not exactly. When you listen to the latest radio report, watch a news update or check map notifications on your smartphone, you'll often see the word "accident" used to describe a traffic incident. The problem is, the word "accident" isn't very useful when describing a...

Hiring a lawyer after an auto accident is an important decision. You want to hire the right one but there are so many choices. How do you know which law firm is right for you? The first thing to look for is whether or not the attorney you are researching specializes in personal injury. Personal...

If you are suffering from neck pain after a car accident, you are not alone. It is the most frequently reported injury after a car accident. While many are victims, few people understand how minor neck pain can develop into major injuries.   To better understand these complicated injuries, we sat down with Georgia trauma injury expert Dr. Chris Connelly....

The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' best-selling book The Authority On Inadequate/Negligent Security Claims in Georgia. If you have questions about your rights after being assaulted on a business's property, give us a call at 770-934-8000. CHAPTER 2 The victim of a criminal attack can present a negligent/inadequate security claim based upon...

We all know it's more dangerous to drive in rush hour traffic and inclement weather but the holidays, in particular, can be quite deadly. During the Christmas and New Year season, alcohol-related crashes skyrocket, killing hundreds and seriously injuring many more. Holiday gatherings such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July mean increased traffic as...

The safest day to drive is Tuesday. That's according to a study done by Avvo, a legal referral and review site, that analyzed data from the NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2016. The study looked at how many car crash fatalities occurred each day of the week and at what time. Of the...

Almost 300,000 people call Clayton County, Georgia home. There are many reasons why it is a great place to live but both residents and visitors need to be aware of dangerous driving locations in the area. Specifically, data has shown that four intersections stand out as most deadly in the county when it comes to...

A recent report has linked Roundup, one of the most popular herbicides in the world, to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. Roundup is frequently used as a weed killer for gardens and lawns by homeowners, landscapers, farmers, groundskeepers, and commercial gardeners. Created by Monsanto, the herbicide began selling in 1974. Its primary ingredient is...