When faced with the aftermath of an accident or personal injury from a car or truck accident or criminal assault, selecting the right law firm can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. In Atlanta, GA, where personal injury law is a highly competitive field, some law firms have gained notoriety with
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Vagus nerve injuries in car crashes
A common but often overlooked result of motor vehicle accident personal injuries is damage to the crucial but little-understood vagus nerve. Most often the focus is on whiplash injuries, which are often subjects of cynical jokes in popular culture, while ignoring the more related injuries to the vagus nerve.
What is the Vagus Nerve?
The
What is the time limit for making a claim for personal injury or wrongful death in Georgia?
In Georgia, the standard limitation period for filing a personal injury lawsuit is two years, with a four-year limit for loss of consortium claim by the spouse of the injured person.
O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 states provides a two year time limit for filing personal injury lawsuits in general, a one year limitation for injuries to
Emory and UGA Rank in Top 30 Law Schools
I don’t put a lot of stock in college rankings in US News and other publications. The formulas are too contrived, too subject to manipulation and present too great a temptation for institutions to misplace priorities in order to rank higher.
They can distort high education much as over emphasis on standardized testing has distorted
Spinal cord injuries: paralysis, diagnosis and surgery (part 1)
How to be fairly paid for a spinal cord injury in Georgia.
In our law practice over several decades , we have represented numerous SCI survivors. Most had benefited from rehabilitation services at Shepherd Center or Emory Rehabilitation Hospital, both of which are near us in Atlanta. All of these clients were injured in motor
Post-concussion syndrome after brain trauma in an accident
How to be fairly paid for post-concussion syndrome after injury in an accident.
A “minor brain injury” may be viewed as one that does not affect you or anyone in your family. Virtually any real brain injury, even if not readily apparent to bystanders, can be deeply disruptive in the lives of both the
10 Things to Do After Injury in a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have a non-catastrophic injury in a car or truck accident, or if you are helping someone who has a more serious injury, here are ten things to do after the crash.
Hand fracture injuries
How to get fair payment for a hand fracture injury in Georgia
As seasoned personal injury attorneys in Atlanta, over the years we have represented numerous people with serious hand fracture injuries. Our hands are the tool of tools, distinguishing humans from apes. If you work with your hands, your brain, and your heart, you are
Nose injuries
How to get paid fairly for a broken nose in Atlanta, Georgia.
Car and truck accidents, as well as falls, can cause a wide range of injuries, some of which can be particularly severe. One area of the body that is often affected in these types of accidents is the nose. Nasal trauma can vary
Scalp avulsion injuries
Get adequate payment for your scalping injury in Georgia
Scalp avulsion (“scalping” or “scalp degloving“) is a severe injury that occurs when the scalp is torn away from the skull. Our personal injury law practice has seen scalp avulsion and degloving injuries resulting from car and truck accidents, dog attacks, and