Bremen Georgia Personal Injury Law Blog

What kind of damages can be collected after a car accident?

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Motor vehicles are heavily relied on. For many, it is their only way to get around or travel to work. Thus, heavy traffic is often an issue. However, whether traffic is bad or not, car accidents could happen for a wide range or reasons. Whether a driver is negligent, reckless or intoxicated, victims of a car crash should understand the legal recourses available to them.

What kind of damages can be collected after a car accident? The most common and the most sought out damage would be medical expenses. When a person is injured in a car crash, he or she could suffer a wide range of injuries. This could include major trauma like a brain injury. Because some injuries require much medical treatment, even extended well into the future, this could be an ongoing major expense. Having these costs addressed is often the most important for accident victims. This can includes costs like therapy, ambulance fees, healthcare accessories, disfigurement, in home services and consultations with healthcare professionals.

Understanding the Ticket to Work program

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

No one expects to be able to work one day and not the next. Unfortunately, a sudden injury or a serous illness diagnosis can change this. Suffering a disability can completely alter a person's life, even causing him or her to no longer work This can further frustrates the matter, a one needs an income to cover basic living expense.

Even when a person accepts the fact that they are suffering from a disabling injury or illness, it can be difficult to go from living a normal life to no longer being able to work or even care for oneself. In many cases, the goal is to recover from their current condition, making it a livable condition. Even more so, individuals often seek to return to work to ensure they are secure financially.

Guiding you through the SSD application process

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Upon entering adulthood, most individuals in Georgia and elsewhere have plans for their future. That may be obtaining and education, entering the workforce, saving money, buying a home and even starting a family. No matter what a person's plan is, there is one thing that is likely not part of that plan, and that would be suffering a disabling injury. While we cannot predict the future and completely protect ourselves from all accidents, when a serious accident occurs, we are often shocked and ill prepared by the aftermath.

When an individual suddenly suffers a disabling injury, it may seem like the do not have many options. However, just like a person born with a disabling condition, if the condition or injury suffered meets the Social Security Administration's definition of disability, an individual could be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.

How does drunk driving compare to distracted driving?

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

People engage in a lot of dangerous activities in their cars, from breaking the speed limit to neglecting to use their seat belts. However, you could argue that the two most dangerous trends are distracted driving and drunk driving. They both cause many accidents that result in injuries and/or death.

Worst of all, these are easily preventable crashes. By way of comparison, a lack of experience also makes young drivers crash more often, but they cannot get experience without driving. It's a natural risk that is impossible to avoid. With drunk driving and distracted driving, though, drivers could eliminate every related injury if they simply stopped taking these risks behind the wheel.

What is a repetitive stress injury?

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

For some employees in Georgia and elsewhere, the workdays tend to flow together. He or she is required to do the same of similar tasks, making it feel like they are reliving the same day over and over again. For some workers, this constant routine works very well for them; however, for others, it poses some challenges. Nevertheless, when a worker not only does the same tasks at work but is required to do the same motions in the workplace, this could open up the possibility of suffering an injury because of this repetitive motion.

What is a repetitive stress injury? In simple terms, this is considered an injury caused by overuse. A person is repeating the same motion for hours on end, and after an extended period of time doing this same motion, a repetitive stress injury could present itself. For many, this injury is associated with computer work, specifically typing.

Helping you take action following a car crash

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Unfortunately, we cannot control the actions of others. This means that when we get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, we can only control how safe we drive. This also means that when a motorist in Georgia and elsewhere is negligent, distracted or intoxicated, the other travelers they encounter are put at a heightened risk. An automobile collision can be a very serious incident, resulting in severe damages, serious injuries and even death.

All drivers are tasked with driving safely and following the rules of the road. While this is well-known, some motorists still decide to speed, text and drive and even drive while intoxicated. No one is invincible; thus, when a car crash does occur, it may be possible to hold a negligent driver accountable for their wrongdoings.

Wrong-way driver goes through nine barriers before head-on crash

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle means taking on responsibilities. For motorists in Georgia and elsewhere, that means taking on the responsibility and having the duty to drive safely. Despite having this duty, some drivers fail to do so by ignoring certain rules of the road. Whether it is speeding, texting and driving or driving while intoxicated, a negligent driver could suddenly collide with an unsuspecting motorist, resulting in a serious and even fatal crash.

According to recent reports, a head-on crash occurred in Henry County in the express lanes on I-75. Preliminary reports suggest that a driver went through nine barriers before entering the express lane on I-75 going in the wrong direction. This resulted in a head-on crash. A third vehicle then collided with the struck vehicle from behind.

What are the evidentiary requirements for SSD claims?

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Realizing that you're a suffering from a disabling injury or condition is tough. A person can go from one day feeling fine and being able to do the day-to-day activities to the next day being in pain and unable to care for him or herself. This impairment can go further, causing the individual to no longer work. This can significantly disrupt a person's life, as this can alter his or her ability to pay for basic living needs.

When applying for Social Security disability benefits, an applicant needs to complete the necessary application and include any and all required documentation. It is the details and evidentiary support that allows an applicant to obtain approval for these benefits. Thus, it is important to make sure an application is carefully filled out and complete.

Does depression qualify for Social Security disability?

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC on Monday, October 29, 2018.

You suffer from clinical depression. It's gotten worse over the years. While you know that many people still have trouble understanding exactly how this works or how bad it can be, you know all too well that it can keep you from working. Many days, you struggle just to wake up in the morning. It's truly an illness, and it is very hard to overcome.

If you cannot work, can you qualify for Social Security disability? Maybe you already worked for years or even decades, but it's becoming impossible. You know that programs exist for those who get sick or injured, but you just do not know if your depression qualifies.

Fact regarding SSD benefits

On behalf of Murphy & Garner, LLC posted in Social Security Disability on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

A sudden injury or a medical diagnosis can really shake up a person's life. This is especially true when an injury or illness is so severe that it completely impacts a person's ability to lead a normal life. In these cases, it may be challenging to hold down a job and mange to pay the necessary bills. In these matters, it can be vital to apply for Social Security disability benefits.

Applying for SSD benefits may seem like a simple and straightforward process. Nonetheless, it is a process that many individuals have trouble initiating and working through, as it is clear many applicants are initially denied. Because of this, it is important to be informed about the process and what one can do to make it easier on them.