Year: 2019
When someone is hurt in a car accident, it’s essential to understand who was at fault. If you were injured, the other person was likely responsible for the crash. But, even in cases where the other driver was breaking the law, they may not be financially responsible. Compensation recovery for your injuries can be challenging, as […]
There are witnesses to almost every personal injury. It’s very rare that a person gets hurt while nobody is around. This is usually a good thing. Sometimes, the only way to prove that you were in an accident at all is to have a witness tell the court what they saw. So, it can be […]
A lot of people complain that motorcycle riders are reckless. They complain that they drive too fast and weave in and out of traffic. And, even if this is true, it doesn’t mean motorcycle riders deserve to be killed in an accident or are always at fault. Motorcycle riders, for the most part, are just […]
For some reason, many people think it cost a lot of money to hire a car accident lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia. That’s not actually true. Car accident lawyers are just personal injury lawyers who specialize in car accident cases. They work similarly to personal injury lawyers. Car accident cases are handled on a contingency basis. This […]
Although each state has its own workers’ compensation laws, typically benefits are only awarded to part-time and full-time employees. However, businesses are finding that hiring short-term independent contractors during peak periods save them time and money, in terms of training, pay, and benefits—as independent contractors are specialists in their field, and set their own pay rate. […]
When you have suffered an injury, it can be difficult to find out what benefits you are entitled to. While workers’ compensation is a company insurance program that allows injured workers to cover their medical expenses and lost wages, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a type of program which pays monthly benefits to people who […]
Workers’ compensation insurance is available for almost every employee in Georgia. While virtually all employees covered under the Augusta workers’ comp program qualify, you need to ensure that your employer offers coverage. Not every employer is required to provide workers’ compensation benefits under the law. Understanding what your legal rights are when it comes to being injured […]
Unfortunately for Augusta residents, car accidents occur all too frequently. Statistics from the state of Georgia’s Office of Highway Safety show that at least 3,500 people are critically injured in car crashes each month. Additional data proves that the majority of these crashes are related to speeding. Considering the number of critical car crashes per month, it […]
Frequently exposure to certain chemicals at your workplace can cause a variety of problems to your health—namely your lungs. Certain cancers and diseases can develop as a result of long-term exposure to chemicals in the workplace. Because of the nature of their location, environment, and job duties, some jobs are more health-hazardous than others are. […]
Auto manufacturing in North Carolina is an extremely popular industry, employing approximately 400,000 workers with manufacturing jobs. Major automotive competitors have planted roots in the Tar Heel state, with more than 150 companies serving several North Carolina cities, including Charlotte. With so many employees working in manufacturing, injuries are inevitable and occur frequently. In a […]
