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The Thanksgiving Holiday is one of the deadliest holidays on the roads in the United States. It is estimated that 42 million Americans will travel to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The National Safety Council estimates 433 deaths and 52,300 injuries requiring medical attention may occur because of car crashes just over the 4 day weekend.
One of the first questions in any Workers Compensation case is whether the employee was within the scope of their employment at the time of the workplace injury. Most of the issues arise when the employee is going to work, leaving work, may or may not be on an errand for the boss, or
Rear seat passengers are three times more likely to die in a crash if they aren't buckled up. Yet Georgia is one of 22 states where adults in the back seat aren't required to wear a seat belt. Read the source article at Route 666
Getting in a car accident is frustrating enough. The last thing you need is the other driver refusing to cooperate. What most people do after a car accident is exchange insurance information. This is so they can file a claim for damages after the fact. There’s always the chance that you’ll run into someone who
The Christmas season is a fun, festive, and joyful time of year when family and friends gather to celebrate all of their many blessings. From simple pleasures like enjoying a home-cooked meal together to more extravagant gestures and gifts, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the holidays. While it is a wonderful time of year,
There are times you may be hurt on the job, and you don't need a lawyer. I know it sounds strange for a lawyer to ever tell you that you don't need a lawyer. But, sometimes your employer and their insurer will do the right thing and your claim will go quickly if there is
Most people know that personal injury attorneys help individuals file lawsuits when they’ve been hurt. But lawyers do more than present cases in court! We are legal representatives in a variety of contexts—in negotiations, in mediation, and in insurance dealings. When you file a claim with your insurance company, an attorney can use our experience
The Law Office of John B. Jackson breaks Personal Injury Claims down into 3 phases. 1. Investigation 2. Negotiation and 3. Litigation. We take each phase very importantly. Call us at (770) 834-0345 to learn more during your free consultation.
I feel for the Plaintiffs here, but they have an uphill battle based on prior precedent. I hope the Supreme Court will change this law. Glad it was a lawyer's dog because it would have been hard to find a lawyer to take this case. Read the source article at Bill Rankin's Legal Brief
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Motorcycle deaths have increased 55% since 2000 with 4,502 dying in 2010 alone. Interesting stats here: Young people are not the only ones dying in motorcycle crashes. In 2010, more than half the people killed in motorcycle crashes were 40 or older, up from 25% in
You read that correctly. The so-called “safe” alternative to cigarettes can used to start a fire—not intentionally, of course. Unfortunately for a man from North Bay, Alabama, the fire started after he attempted to smoke his e-cigarette. Reports indicate that while the man was using the e-cigarette, it exploded in his mouth and the resulting
I have had the privilege of representing the families of children who lost their lives in car accidents. For everyone involved it is very tough when it truly is an accident. Sounds like both these girls will be sorely missed by friends and families. Read the source article at wsbtv.com