Many people experience depression, anxiety, or another stress disorder. For some, the causes of the disorder seem to be directly correlated to work or work-related factors. If this is the case, and the stress disorder is creating debilitating conditions, then it might be helpful to have a conversation about whether you could receive workers’ comp for your depression.
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When you were a kid, were you ever afraid of dying in a certain random way? Getting caught in quicksand, maybe? Or being struck by lightning? A rattlesnake bite? Piranha attack? Kids aren’t great at real risk assessment, but there actually is a high risk of your experiencing some type of personal injury incident during your life. (If you want to see the leading causes of accidental death, you can take a look at this chart – spoiler alert: quicksand isn’t on the list.) In today’s post, we’ll take a look at 3 interesting personal injury statistics.
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Getting charged with a crime is disturbing and unsettling. It creates heartache and anxiety for you and those who love you, and especially if this is your first encounter with the legal system, the charge and the prospect of a criminal defense trial can feel traumatizing. We want to give you an overview of your rights throughout the defense process and some guidance on how to proceed.
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We’ve talked about mediation some already, showcasing its benefits and helping you know how to prep for an upcoming mediation. We noted that mediation is often a highly advantageous option. It is time and cost effective and gives the parties much more control over the process and outcome.
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You got injured, and it wasn’t your fault. Life is unpredictable: maybe it was a car accident caused by the other driver; maybe you were injured on faulty work equipment, or maybe some other scenario. Whatever the case, it’s important for you to get the care and compensation you’ll need to make it through the challenges ahead. [Read more…]
If you have an upcoming mediation session, you’re probably wondering how to prepare for it and nervous about what to expect. That’s to be expected, and we want to give you a little bit of framework and some questions to think through as you prepare mentally and emotionally.
[Read more…]If you suffered a work-related injury, you’re relying on workers’ comp to help you and your family make it through a difficult time. But what happens if the insurance company denies your claim? In Georgia, you have the right to appeal the insurance company’s decision.
[Read more…]According to the DeKalb County Superior Court, “Mediation is the process by which a neutral third party attempts to resolve a dispute through a face-to-face meeting with the disputing parties. The…mediator assists the parties in identifying their interests (as opposed to their rights), prioritizing their concerns, and exploring a broad range of options that could resolve their dispute.” In other words, mediation is a way of resolving conflicts outside of court with the help of a mediator.
[Read more…]A hit and run occurs any time there is a collision between vehicles or between a vehicle and a pedestrian, and the people involved leave the scene before proper steps have been taken to address the situation. Being a victim in a hit and run can be really disorienting and distressing, so we want to give you some simple action steps to follow if you find yourself in this situation. Georgia law takes hit and run offenses seriously, and we want you to be encouraged to know that there is usually a way forward in circumstances like this.
[Read more…]In a previous post we talked about the difference between filing an insurance claim and filing a personal injury lawsuit. The information gathering and documentation steps leading up to both of these options are similar. Once the claim/lawsuit has been filed, however, the processes become quite different. In this post, we want to walk you through the steps involved in a personal injury lawsuit.
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