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How much are workers’ compensation death benefits?
When a worker dies during the course and scope of performing his or her job duties, close family members -- and financial dependents -- may be able to pursue workers' compensation claims to receive death benefits via the Georgia workers' compensation system. These...
Jury awards $130 million after boy suffers brain damage
The family of a young boy has received a $130 million jury award after their son suffered brain damage while receiving treatment at a Detroit hospital. The multimillion-dollar decision was issued last Tuesday. According to the law firm that represented the family, the...
Do not delay reporting an injury in the workplace
If you are ever injured on the job in Georgia, even ever so slightly, you need to report the incident immediately. The report doesn't have to come the minute you are injured but it really should be done once you have been released from the hospital or the doctor's...
Causes of slip, trip and fall accidents
If you fall, either by slipping or tripping, you may get an injury or worse. Falling injuries are the leading reason for emergency room visits every year. A slip, trip and fall accident can cause anything from minor scrapes and bruises to...
What damages can I pursue in a wrongful death action?
It's not possible to place a value on a human life. Each human being is a unique miracle whose value is inestimable. Nevertheless, Georgia courts are often tasked with the impossible job of finding a way to compensate family members who have lost a loved one at the...
What demographics are least likely to use a seat belt?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to reduce instances of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries is for drivers and passengers to use seat belts. Nevertheless, millions of Americans make it a regular habit not to...
How do I prove a whiplash claim after a car accident?
We've all seen the archetypical photo of a whiplash victim with a neck brace sitting in the courtroom. However, whiplash injuries can have severe and painful effects on victims, and the medical care needed for whiplash can be costly -- too costly for some people to be...
Federal drug regulator notifies public of risky thyroid drugs
Many American consumers trust and rely on pharmaceutical drug makers to design and produce medicines that keep us healthy, active and pain-free. But what happens when these drug makers fail to produce medications that are safe for human consumption? Throughout recent...
Common dangers for children during the school year
With school back in full swing, you may be breathing a sigh of relief as a parent. You are following a routine again and can put your focus on daily activities with the assurance that your children are furthering their education. But knowledge is not the only thing...
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