Monthly Archives: August 2008

Georgia National Guard Members Are Protected By Workers’ Compensation When On Active Duty

With Hurricane Gustav quickly approaching Louisiana, the Louisiana National Guard has been mobilized. While watching interviews of these soldiers on television, I was reminded that these men and women have families and civilian jobs. What happens to them if they … Continue reading

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Douglasville Auto Accident Victims: It May Be Better to Settle Than Go to Trial According to Recent Study

I would like to preface this article by saying that I enjoy courtroom work and handling jury trials. However, as an experienced trial lawyer in the Douglas County. GA, I approach each car and truck accident case with an eye … Continue reading

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Atlanta Is Home for Worst Commuter Traffic in Nation: Recent Douglas County Auto Accidents Due to Heavy Rains and Busy Roads

Every year, approximately six million auto accidents occur on the road. This is a shocking statistic, especially for residents of Atlanta, Georgia who drive amongst the worst commuter traffic in America, according to a recent study by Forbes.com. A common … Continue reading

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Yesterday I Spoke About Construction Accidents At Georgia’s State Board of Workers’ Compensation Annual Education Seminar in Atlanta

On August 25, 2008, I was an invited speaker at the State Board of Workers’ Compensation’s Annual Educational Seminar. The seminar was held at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel which is located in the Cumberland Mall area, bordering Cobb County and … Continue reading

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Douglasville Workers Comp. Case Or Paulding County Workers’ Comp. Case – - A Guide For Injured Workers To Find The Courthouse

  Many of my clients in Douglasville ask me where the courthouse is for workers’ compensation cases. I warn them that it is not so simple of an answer. Many just assume that because my office is located directly across … Continue reading

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Attnetion Douglas County residents: whether you live in Douglasville, Lithia Springs, Villa Rica or Winston, please remember to VOTE.

While the point of my Blog is not to discuss politics, my Douglasville law firm has been involved helping candidates in several local races throughout Douglas County. Law and politics are inextricably linked. I am involved to try to help … Continue reading

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Atlanta Regional Commission Study Shows Douglas County, GA Population Slows Due To Economy

The economy in the Atlanta area and the whole country has worsened. If you or a loved one has been hurt at work or been involved in a bad auto accident, the downturn in the economy may affect you even … Continue reading

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Interplay of OSHA and Georgia Workers’ Compensation Laws in Atlanta

Often, clients ask me about the relevance of OSHA to their workers’ compensation case. I must admit that I rarely, if ever, hear other Georgia workers’ compensation attorneys discuss OSHA. A client recently talked about filing an OSHA complaint against … Continue reading

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