5 Reasons You Need An Attorney After a Car Accident
On average, there are around 6 million car accidents in the United States every year. After these accidents, most people find themselves wondering if they need an attorney in order to receive proper compensation. Even in minor fender benders, victims may need to acquire legal representation. It’s overwhelming to handle your physical pain, financial stress and negotiate with insurance adjusters all on your own. Suppose you are injured in a car accident because of another driver’s negligence. In that case, it’s in your best interest to hire a car accident injury attorney to help with your injury claim. After a car accident, the first thing you should do is call 911 and get the medical attention you require. After gathering proper evidence and speaking to witnesses, you should contact an experienced car accident attorney to learn the next steps you need to take in order to get compensation. There are many reasons you should speak to an attorney after your accident, from getting maximum compensation to ensuring you recieve proper medical care. Read more to find out what the benefits are. [Read more…]
4 Requirements For Workers’ Compensation Eligibility
Workers’ compensation provides payments for medical care, lost wages, and rehabilitation for an employee who suffered a work-related injury. As an employee, your employer is responsible for your safety and security at work. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the company has workers’ compensation coverage. Having the help of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is very important. Don’t try to defend your case yourself. Castan & Lecca will help you achieve both monetary and non-monetary benefits. If you get injured due to your work, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. As long as you are eligible, you can receive compensation regardless of who was responsible for your injuries. Call Castan & Lecca today at 770-800-7000. Your first consultation is free. [Read more…]
Hispanics Workers Face Higher Injury Rates
“Every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job.” – National Safety Council “There were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2018, unchanged from 2017.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [Read more…]
Is It Worth Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Medical malpractice lawsuits are a type of personal injury case. When a medical professional’s negligence results in a patient being injured or in the condition of the patient worsening or experiencing complications, then the healthcare provider is considered liable. Medical malpractice lawsuits are often lengthy, expensive, and intimidating, but if you’ve received harm within the healthcare system, we encourage you to have a conversation with an attorney to discover if you could potentially receive some remuneration. When it comes to medical malpractice suits in Georgia, here are some things you need to know: [Read more…]
Sick Leave – Should You Call Out Sick?
Although an unprecedented number of people have been working from home for the past several months, many workers still go to work each day, and given recent health concerns, now is an important time to consider when it’s appropriate to call out sick. So when should you call out sick? That’s a question many employees wrestle with for a variety of reasons. [Read more…]
Who is At Fault? Accident in Georgia
Let’s say you injured your back in a slip-and-fall accident in the grocery store because you stepped in a spill in the produce section while you were distracted on the phone. Is the grocery store liable for your injuries, or is the accident your fault, because you failed to take proper precautions? [Read more…]
How to Appeal a Court Ruling
Not every verdict is just and fair. Even the best efforts of judges and juries to bring about justice can miscarry or get skewed. If you’ve received a ruling that you need to appeal, what can you do to get reconsideration or reversal? We’ll be honest: the appeals process is complicated and uncertain, but with skill, patience, and hard work, we’ve seen successful results for clients in the past. Consider this post your Introduction to Appeals 101 class. [Read more…]
Georgia Immigration Statistics
Did you know that immigrants account for more than 10% of Georgia’s population? And that percentage is rapidly increasing. As immigration attorneys, the topic of immigration is close to our hearts. In fact, for most of our lawyers and staff members, immigration is an integral part of our family story and personal heritage. That being said, we’re going to take a look at some facts on immigration in Georgia. These numbers are selected and compiled from the American Immigration Council’s comprehensive website.
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What is Job Burn-out and Can You Get Workers’ Comp for It?
Job burn-out is a term we are used to hearing, and some studies say that up to 67% of Americans will experience job burn-out. In the most recent (11th) revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), burn-out is described as a result of “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed…characterized by three dimensions:
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