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When a loved one dies, it is hard on those left behind. When someone passes due to the negligent acts of another, compensation may be awarded to provide financial assistance to those left behind and also to deter others from doing the same to someone else. In order to file a wrongful death claim properly, it is important to understand the process…
You do what you can to protect your children. Unfortunately, accidents sometimes occur that are out of your control. In the event of a head injury, there are a few key things you should do to receive the proper diagnosis. Seek medical help Immediately following a serious accident, it is important that your take your child to seek medical attention. Even…
If you have a job that requires repeated motions, you may notice pain or discomfort in some part of your body, such as your hands, shoulder or neck. A doctor should be able to confirm if you have a repetitive stress injury and whether it developed over time. Among other issues, repetitive stress injuries include bursitis, tendinitis, tennis elbow and carpal…
If you suffer an injury on the job, it may take a while for you to heal and get back to work. During such times, workers’ compensation benefits are available to provide financial relief so you may focus on getting better and returning to work. There are a few different types of workers’ comp benefits in the state of Georgia. Depending on…
You want to keep your children safe at all times. Unfortunately, there are situations in which their safety is out of your control. What do you do when your child receives an injury due to someone else’s negligence? While no amount of money can make up for a loss, a personal injury claim is a way for you to seek recompense…
Whether you sustain an injury on the job, in an auto collision or due to another accident, it can be overwhelming to take care of all the obligations that follow. You must seek out the medical care you need, of course, but you may also need to negotiate time off work and secure legal representation, too. Some of these tasks…
Many parents rely on the support of their former partner to cover the expenses associated with raising a child. According to the Congressional Research Service, child support payouts can cumulatively amount to $22.5 billion in a single year. These funds are often a lifesaver for families, but what happens when a provider of child support passes away? The answer depends…
You probably know that an severe allergic reaction can lead to death. Your first thought might be peanuts since that is what is in the news these days. Many people are seriously allergic to peanuts and cannot eat anything that contains a peanut component. However, non-food items can cause deadly allergic reactions. Among the allergy-inducing items are medications, some of which…
The Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services in Georgia reports that abuse of the elderly and disabled adults is one of the most underreported problems in the United States. Even worse, abuse of these at-risk adults is typically intentional. Even neglect can be deliberate. A caregiver withholds medication or refuses to bathe an elderly adult. Elder abuse occurs…
You have read stories of people suffering from sudden, violent allergic reactions – to medicines, to latex, to certain foods like peanuts, soy milk and shellfish, to bee stings. The name of this reaction, which seizes the entire body, is anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis takes people by surprise. While most people going into anaphylactic shock survive, an estimated 1,000 Americans die, often…