Atlanta’s Injury Advocate For Over 35 Years
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…
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 &…
Let us say you have worked at a paper mill here in Georgia for almost 20 years and have developed asthma. This condition has evolved because of your work environment. Are you covered by workers’ compensation? An unhealthy environment Air pollution is an ongoing concern at worksites like gas stations, chemical plants, airports and paper mills. Although the company you…
Many babies sustain birth injuries. Among those are orthopedic injuries, which affect the baby’s skeletal system. Common orthopedic injuries in newborns include Erb’s Palsy and clavicle fractures. New parents must place a lot of trust in their medical teams. However, when a baby is born with a serious injury, parents must confront the reality that it may be the fault…
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood continues his battle against distracted driving. The agency has been a leader in researching the effects of driver distraction and looking for ways to limit Atlanta car accidents caused by distractions in vehicles. While regulations are currently in place to crack down on phone calls and text messaging, cellphone use in this…
Employees injured while working on the job can seek compensation for their injuries through Georgia’s workers’ compensation system. Sometimes workers face a dilemma, however, in deciding whether to pursue workers’ compensation, short-term disability or just use a couple sick days. If a worker makes the wrong decision, it may be more difficult to obtain benefits under workers’ comp. For example,…
Winding through the city of Atlanta, Peachtree Street connects downtown with Buckhead and North Atlanta. The street does not follow a grid, but instead curves and snakes through the city following a ridge that was once a Native American walking trail. The number of people who walk on Peachtree has continued since the founding of the city, however pedestrian accidents…