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Atlanta & Douglasville Lawyer Specializing in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, & Wrongful Death
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta ranks fourth among all cities in crashes resulting in injury in the United States according to a 2009 study. Atlanta also ranked sixth in the United States for traffic related accidents. This is particularly important to remember as the … [Read more...]
One of the problems of the legal system is that it can take a long time for a personal injury case to get to court. Many clients have no idea of the time and effort involved when they first come to our office. However, there is a dangerous flipside to moving too quickly in a case. Settling a … [Read more...]
Often, clients ask me about the relevance of OSHA to their workers' compensation case. I must admit that I rarely, if ever, hear other Georgia workers' compensation attorneys discuss OSHA. A client recently talked about filing an OSHA complaint against his employer after being injured. … [Read more...]
A referral from a trusted friend, relative, or an attorney is the best way to get injured workers to a competent and professional workers’ compensation attorney. The population of the metropolitan Atlanta area has grown in epic proportions. Currently, the Atlanta area is the fastest … [Read more...]
On November 26, 2007, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case of L&S Construction v. Lopez. This somewhat short opinion involves the sole issue of whether attorneys' fees should have been awarded to the Claimant, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 34-9-108. The Court of Appeals referred … [Read more...]
I have been very busy lately. We are into the Holiday Season and there is much work to be done. I wanted to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Car accidents increase this time of year, even in Douglas County, GA where the winters can be mild. We have been fortunate to receive … [Read more...]
Litigation: n. any lawsuit or other resort to the courts to determine a legal question or matter. Litigator: n. one who litigates Trying cases and litigating a case are, in my opinion, two totally different animals. To some, the term litigator has a certain appeal, even an allure. To … [Read more...]
The subject of liens causes concern in most lawyers handling injury cases. When I say the term lien in auto accident and personal injury cases, I refer to the interest a third-party has in recouping money it paid for medical services. This usually happens when a health insurance company or … [Read more...]
Obviously, getting into a wreck with an 18-wheeler can be much more serious than getting into a collision with another automobile. Beyond the obvious difference in size, tractor trailer cases should be handled in a special manner. While many of the aspects of handling these claims and trial … [Read more...]
My practice is devoted to representing injured people. I take a great interest in the medical issues in my clients' cases. My representation of injured clients goes beyond car accidents and 18 wheeler wrecks. Many Georgians suffer on-the-job injuries each day. Please keep in mind that my … [Read more...]
I am an attorney located near Atlanta, Georgia. My practice is devoted to represented people injured in automobile collisions, tractor-trailer wrecks, and on-the-job injuries. My other website, which covers work injuries, is called the Georgia Workers' Compensation Law Blog. I decided to … [Read more...]
I recently ran across an interesting article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle called NASI Study: Georgia Workers' Compensation Payments Up. Although the article, written in 2004 is somewhat dated, it paints a picture about the scope of Georgia's workers' compensation system. In 2002, for … [Read more...]
The State Board of Workers' Compensation Annual Report is an interesting document published by the State Board of Workers' Compensation. In my opinion, too many people ignore it to their detriment. I don't know why the 2005 Annual Report is not out yet. I keep a copy in my desk drawer for … [Read more...]
The purpose of this blog is to provide information to the public and to serve as an information source for other attorneys, especially non-workers' compensation lawyers. I find there is far too much bad information floating around out there. As a Georgia workers' compensation attorney, I have … [Read more...]
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Each of us has an obligation to make the world a better place. We take action in our community through supporting organizations and devoting our time and resources to make a difference in people's lives. Whether representing clients on a pro-bono basis or supporting … [Read More...]
