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Applying for and receiving approval to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is a time-consuming process. This can be especially stressful for those who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses and need medical care and living expenses right away. Recognizing this dilemma, the Social Security Administration (SSA) created a few different expedited disability determination […]
Most people are aware of the dangers posed by children playing in the street or swimming unattended at the local pool. Few realize, however, that children’s toys can be just as dangerous if they are negligently designed or manufactured. Injuries caused by dangerous toys can be extremely serious and in some cases, even life-threatening, so […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 13 million workers are exposed to chemicals nationwide. Tragically, this exposure leads thousands to contract occupational skin diseases (OSD) from chemicals absorbed through the skin. In the past, officials have focused primarily on the side effects of inhaling hazardous agents. As a […]
The severity of injuries sustained in a car accident has a lot to do with the type and number of cars involved and the speed at which they were traveling. There are, however, some types of crashes, such as head-on collisions, that almost always result in injuries. This is at least partly due to the […]
Every year, thousands of drivers and passengers are injured or killed in side impact collisions, which are also known as t-bone crashes. These types of accidents occur when a driver collides with the side of another vehicle and so are especially dangerous because the sides of a car offer very little protection from impact. Many […]
Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws play an important role in allowing injured employees to recover for injuries they sustained on the job. Most employers are required to have workers’ compensation or be self-insured. However, there are some Georgia occupations that are not covered by workers’ compensation, so if you were injured while at work, it is […]
Contracting a job-related illness or sustaining an injury can take a serious physical, emotional, and financial toll on injured employees and their families. Fortunately, injured parties can receive proper medical care and help with bills through Georgia’s workers’ compensation program. Navigating the state’s procedures can be difficult, especially if an initial claim is denied, so […]
Parents and guardians place a great amount of trust in teachers, school monitors, and bus drivers every day when they send their children off to school. In most cases, this trust is well-deserved and school employees are careful to follow safety procedures and ensure that children under their supervision are kept safe from injury. Unfortunately, […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear end car crashes are one of the most frequently occurring types of collisions. Furthermore, the majority of these accidents involved a lead vehicle that was stopped or traveling slowly immediately before the crash. These statistics are significant as some of the most painful and serious injuries […]
Primarily known as the home of the Atlanta Braves and the hub of Georgia, Atlanta is a thriving city that boasts a population of 463,878 residents. While this has created a diverse and booming economy, it also means that there are more cars on the road than ever. This has become a problem of increasing […]
