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Traumatic Brain Injuries occur when a person’s head hits an object or when an object penetrates the skull and enters the brain. Brain injuries can be terrifying, and depending on their severity, may require lifelong care. Anyone whose loved one has suffered from a traumatic brain injury knows how difficult it can be to provide… Continue Reading about Traumatic Brain Injury

When a car accident involves two or more vehicles and the only witnesses are the people involved in the accident, then it can sometimes be difficult to determine who was at fault. Having an unbiased, “third-party” witness, someone who saw the accident happen but who wasn’t involved in the accident, can be crucial to the… Continue Reading about The Importance of Car Accident Witnesses

What happens if you are injured in Georgia from a high-speed police chase? Can you sue law enforcement for your injuries? Can you Sue Law Enforcement Law enforcement in Georgia is protected by what is known as qualified immunity. This sometimes makes it difficult but not impossible to sue. Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine… Continue Reading about High-Speed Police Chase

Most truck drivers are responsible, safe drivers; however, like any driver of any motor vehicle, they sometimes make mistakes. Unfortunately, even the smallest of errors can cause accidents, and when the driver of an 18-wheeler, that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, crashes into a 5,000-pound pickup truck, car, or SUV, the results can be… Continue Reading about Large Truck Accidents in Macon and Warner Robins

Rollovers account for only about 2% of auto accidents but 35% of all traffic fatalities. They don’t happen as often as other accidents, but when they do, they can result in severe injuries. Because rollover accidents are often complex cases, an experienced accident attorney can help to prove fault and recover fully for damages to… Continue Reading about How to Survive a Rollover Crash

Many people question why someone would seek the help of a personal injury attorney after being in a car accident. Luckily, most car accidents that occur don’t cause any injuries. If that’s the case, and there are no injuries, there may be no need for a lawyer. However, if you’ve been injured in an accident… Continue Reading about Compensation After a Car Accident

As a car accident attorney handling auto accident and other personal injury cases in Macon and across the state of Georgia, I regularly talk to people who have been in a car wreck and need help.  One of the first things I tell them is to get a copy of the police report from the… Continue Reading about How to Get Car Accident Reports in Georgia

Any car accident, even a minor one, can cause injury. Some people realize immediately after an auto accident that they’ve been injured. Others walk away thinking they’ve avoided injury, only to realize hours or even days later that they are experiencing pain and are not okay. Sometimes, because of the rush of adrenaline we experience… Continue Reading about Late Appearing Car Accident Injuries

Fireworks are thrilling to watch and can be fun for celebrating July 4th festivities, but they are also dangerous and must be handled appropriately and with caution. Fireworks Injury Statistics According to the Annual Report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following fireworks-related statistics were reported during 2018: There were five nonoccupational fireworks-related deaths… Continue Reading about Don’t be the Victim of Fireworks Injuries

Bed Sores Should Not Occur in a Nursing Home or Hospital A patient who has been evaluated for bed sore risk factors and is being regularly and properly cared for should never develop bedsores in a nursing home or hospital. Bed sores, also referred to as pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers, appear on skin that… Continue Reading about Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Bed Sores?