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When two vehicles moving alongside each other collide, the wreck is known as a sideswipe accident if at least one of the cars is struck along its side. Sideswipe accidents occur as a driver tries to change lanes or a vehicle drifts out of its lane into an…
If you were injured at work in Georgia, chances are you filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. State law requires most employers to provide employees with workers’ comp coverage from their first day on the job. Workers’ comp benefits should pay for medical expenses, a portion of…
You can report your employer to the Board of Workers’ Compensation Enforcement Division if it doesn’t have workers’ compensation coverage and is legally required to carry it. You could also file a claim with Georgia’s uninsured employer’s fund or sue your employer. While workers’ compensation laws typically prohibit employees from filing…
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), about one in eight drivers are uninsured despite legal requirements that they carry minimum levels of auto liability coverage. Being involved in an accident with one of these drivers can result in a serious headache for injured victims. That’s where uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM)…
A work-related injury or illness can affect your ability to do your job. Taking time off work while dealing with expensive medical bills can lead to economic strain. However, workers’ compensation and disability insurance can provide sick and injured workers with the financial support they need for their medical expenses…
Understandably, most personal injury victims anxiously await each development in their case, including the response to their demand letters. When fault is clear and injuries are easy to prove, accident victims may receive a settlement check within a few months. By contrast, when evidence is limited or the…
Workers’ compensation offers many benefits to help employees recover physically and financially when they suffer on-the-job injuries and illnesses. If you were injured or became ill at work, you might be wondering whether you can continue working while simultaneously receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The answer is, “Yes and…
Uber and other rideshare services are more popular than ever. Each year that goes by, there seem to be more rideshare drivers on the road. As their ranks grow, so does the likelihood that one will be involved in an accident. If you were injured in an Uber…
If you are working at a temporary or seasonal job in Georgia, you should know you have the same right to workers’ compensation benefits as any other employee. Just because you are not working permanently at a business does not mean you are not considered an employee. Most employees…
Have you recently filed an insurance claim only to be frustrated by an unfair denial? Does it seem like your insurance adjuster is never available when you need to speak with them? If your insurance company is neglecting or refusing to honor the terms of your policy agreement,…