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On March 25, 2020 the United States Senate passed a stimulus bill to help the economy get through the coronavirus pandemic. The stimulus bill provides for payment of $600 per week for a person’s first four months of unemployment. The $600 weekly payment is in addition to unemployment benefits payable through each state. In Georgia the maximum state provided unemployment…
If you had a Georgia workers compensation claim within the past four years and did not settle the claim you may be owed permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits. Not everyone hires a lawyer for his workers’ compensation claim. Although some workers compensation claims are settled there are claims when you suffer an injury and go back to work for the…
Thank you for choosing Hilley & Frieder to represent you. We understand that prior to the fear and anxiety associated with coronavirus, COVID-19, you and your family were already struggling with the angst and aftermath associated with being the victim of...
Forklifts are among the most widespread machines used at factories and construction sites. They are powerful and nimble, able to quickly move large loads around tight spaces. They also are one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on U.S. worksites. More than 600 workers were killed in forklift-related incidents from 2011-17. Over 7,000 were injured each year and forced…
If your job requires you to operate a motor vehicle, you run the risk of getting into an accident. This doesn’t mean that jobs which involve driving are dangerous, or that your odds of involvement in a crash increase. But if you’re in one, you may have concerns about your right to recourse. The good news is that you’re likely…
Let us say that you work in the Atlanta office of a software company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. You have a position with the marketing department and write at the computer all day. Over the past few months, pain has developed in your right wrist, which your doctor has diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. Which would apply to your injury:…
As a young architect hired by a prestigious firm, you were anxious to visit the site of your first job, the remodeling of a historic inn. Even though you went onsite wearing a hard hat, you sustained an eye injury caused by a ricochet effect from falling debris. In addition to filing for workers’ compensation benefits, can you file a…
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…