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Injury Rates are Often Higher for Hispanics

“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

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:

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? Liability 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?

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.

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.

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:

Types of Visas You Can Apply For

Did you know that the U.S. offers approximately 185 different types of visas? These visas are primarily divided into immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, and within those two major categories are a wide variety of visa options for people seeking to visit or immigrate to the United States. If you or your loved ones are exploring visa options, we invite you to read this overview of visa types and to contact our office for further assistance.