The woman who assaulted a Delta Airlines flight attendant last fall over not following airline safety rules now faces a $27,500 fine issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The assault, in which a female passenger punched the flight attendant, once again...


















Atlanta Georgia Legal Blog
Workplace injuries aren’t always about one accident
When most people hear about a workplace injury or workers’ compensation benefits, they immediately think about a single instance accident that caused an injury. Unfortunately, a work injury can be caused by countless factors. There are several occupations that are...
Social media and workers’ comp cases
Workers’ compensation cases can be tricky. After an accident, it’s stressful enough worrying about injuries, medical bills, financial stress, and more. You don’t have time to analyze every little thing you do, but insurance adjusters will look for any reason to deny...
Falls the leading cause of injury and death for Americans over 65
Not only are seniors more likely to fall, they often experience more severe injuries and may have a more challenging time recovering, physically, financially, and emotionally. Annual statistics for fall-related injuries According to the Centers for Disease Control, in...
Benefits of workers’ compensation
Most people are familiar with the term “workers’ compensation,” but not everyone knows what it covers or what it means. Workers’ compensation gives benefits to injured workers by law. It gives you financial protection and medical care if you are hurt while on the job...
Fewer vehicles and more danger on roads in 2020
Those who traveled by car, truck or motorcycle in 2020 probably noticed that the volume was down, particularly in the spring. Now the Georgia Department of Transportation confirms this, saying the final tally was 40% down over 2019’s numbers. Unfortunately, fewer...
Three tips: What to remember when talking to insurers?
The aftermath of a car accident can leave Georgia families facing a significant amount of stress, both physical and financial. But often, one matter that causes the most stress is dealing with the insurance company. Individuals often have to report incidents – such as...
Do vehicle safety systems make drivers less safe?
Computer programmers and vehicle manufacturers are working in concert toward the goal of safely autonomous vehicles in coming decades. To reach that point, though, they are taking steps to increase safety with various technological improvements. These advanced driver...
Guide To Filing For Workers’ Compensation
When you get hurt at work, it’s hard to know what to do next. So many questions run through your head. Do you tell your supervisor? Will you have to take off work? How will you pay your bills? The pain and stress are a lot to process, especially when you don’t know...
Alcohol: A serious risk for sober drivers too
Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. We learn this from a young age, thanks to public service announcements, ad campaigns and news stories. Unfortunately, it remains a risk even if drivers take these warnings to heart and avoid driving under the influence....