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If you are injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. This insurance pays for necessary medical care, wage replacement, and other costs for eligible employees.  If you find yourself in this situation, it is common to wonder: can part-time employees file for workers’ compensation? In Georgia, both full- and...

Car accidents can lead to serious and sometimes life-changing injuries. These unexpected events can happen at any time, in any location, abruptly resulting in physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. Car accidents can cause many types of injuries, some of which do not show symptoms right away. If you are involved in a...

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. In addition to grief and sadness, many families face significant financial hardships after someone’s death. They may need to pay for their loved one’s final medical bills, cope with the loss of an income earner, and pay for funeral arrangements. If someone else’s...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a major impact on your life. TBIs occur when you hit your head, experience a violent jolt, or have an object penetrate your skull. These injuries often lead to complications and impairments in function, which could be temporary or permanent. There are many types of brain injuries,...

A deposition is a sworn formal testimony that a person provides for a court case. During a personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff, the defendant, and relevant witnesses may be required to provide a deposition before the case goes to trial. Depositions take place out of court, but any information provided during the testimony could...

For motorcyclists, it is common to want to bypass large blocks of traffic by riding between the lanes. This action, known as lane-splitting, may seem beneficial to motorcyclists—but this practice can be extremely dangerous and heighten the risk of an accident. Additionally, lane-splitting is illegal in Georgia. If you are riding a motorcycle in...

When we see someone who is hurt, our first instinct is to offer help. However, some people worry that if they render aid, they will face consequences if something goes wrong. To combat this, many states have Good Samaritan laws in place. Since 1962, Georgia has had a Good Samaritan law that protects people...

Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft are becoming increasingly popular across the state of Georgia. These mobile apps offer a seemingly convenient, reliable mode of transportation. However, serious accidents involving Uber and Lyft drivers occur every year. If you were injured in a rideshare accident, you may wonder what to do next. Georgia law...