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For American truckers, the hours pass slowly into days as the road stretches out in front of their vehicle’s hood. Long hours in cramped conditions puts these individuals at risk for motor vehicle accidents, but the dangers don’t end there. Between extended periods sitting in one position to unloading heavy cargo, trucking is very hard on the body. Many truckers…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which holds a lot of meaning for our firm. As medical malpractice attorneys, we have seen firsthand the devastating impact of breast cancer without a prompt diagnosis. We regularly fight in court for people who have lost time, resources, and even their lives in the battle against breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is…
As patients, we rely on medical professionals to accurately assess what’s wrong. We expect a timely and accurate diagnosis — and rightly so. The correct diagnosis is the foundation of an effective treatment plan. Medical professionals and institutions are supposed to be equipped with the right training, expertise and tools to get to the root of the problem. Misdiagnosis, it…
We are proud to announce that partner Mia I. Frieder has been featured in this month’s issue of Trial magazine. The August 2019 issue contains an article called, “An Obligation to Vet,” in which Ms. Frieder explores the legal responsibility of hospitals that hire negligent providers. In the article, Ms. Frieder tells the story of adult children who lost their…
If a motorist hits a pedestrian, the walker or jogger will usually incur the most severe injuries, and it is not unusual for the victim to die. If driver negligence results in the pedestrian fatality, the surviving family members may recover the full value of life of the person who died. What we know Data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control…
On July 1, several amendments to Georgia’s workers’ compensation laws went into effect. The state increased maximum payouts on several types of workers’ compensation benefits, including: Raising the maximum payout for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits from $575 per week to $675 per week Raising the maximum payout for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits from $383 per week to $450…
When you hear horror stories about nursing homes, do you ever wonder how they can be true? What is behind the rates of neglect and abuse that occur in these facilities that are supposed to be taking care of vulnerable seniors? One significant factor is so simple to remedy that it is surprising that it continues: understaffing. Not having enough…
As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to keep your children safe in every environment, including the car. You use the proper booster seats and restraints to prevent injuries. Even with these protections, you can never predict when an auto accident may occur or how serious it may be. According to the CDC, motor vehicle collisions are…
Dangerous conditions create opportunities for injuries all the time. For those injured on the job, it may be possible to receive much needed monetary relief through workers’ compensation benefits. A proper workers’ compensation claim begins with the filing process. There are a few significant factors that contribute to a successful claim. Create a paper trail A workers’ comp claim must prove an…
We are proud to announce that partners Mia Frieder and Ron Hilley have been named to the 2019 Super Lawyer’s List. Mia has been selected by her peers as one of the Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Atlanta, GA and Ron has been selected as one of the Top Rated Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations Mia &…