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Hand and wrist injuries are quite common after car accidents in Georgia and elsewhere across the United States.

Car accidents occur every day across the nation.

In Part I of this two part blog series, we began our discussion of living with a brain injury by exploring the inner workings of the brain, the nature of brain injuries and their causes.

Each year, millions of Americans will be involved in a car accident.

Any injury to the brain can be serious.

One of the most important things when it comes to a Georgia workers’ compensation claim is the status of the injured or ill worker at the time the workplace injury or illness occurred. This is often a disputed matter, as some workers are considered “employees,” while other workers are considered “independent contractors.” While an employee’s work status may not seem that important when both an employee and independent contractor may be performing the exact same job duties for the same employer, this distinction is extremely important if an injured or ill worker wants to pursue workers’ compensation benefits.

Many industries today provide necessary jobs for millions of Americans, but some of those jobs have proven to be dangerous and sometimes fatal for employees and contractors. Such industries include, but are certainly not limited to, mining, construction, law enforcement, agriculture, manufacturing and delivery vehicles.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans will be injured in car accidents across the nation.

When 18-wheelers collide with smaller motor vehicles, the result is often serious injury or even death due to the immense size disparity.

When someone is killed due to the negligent, reckless or intentional actions of another in Georgia, the survivors should be eligible to bring a wrongful death claim.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there are close to 4,000 fatal truck accidents each year.

Since many students in Georgia use the school bus system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a workshop on school bus safety with a focus on the addition of a three point belt system to all school buses.

Electric shock occurs when a part of the body comes into contact with an electrical source and the electrical current passes through the body.

Millions of car accidents occur each year.

A few months ago, a 58 year old United States citizen was bitten by a Rottweiler at the Airbnb location he rented in Argentina.

In 2010, Georgia passed a new law designed to punish those who speed excessively.

Car seats perform the vital function of keeping your children safe while driving.

When it comes to driving, many people are very quick to become angry at other drivers, especially in heavy traffic and when you are in a hurry.

Many of us have come to notice just how many outpatient surgical clinics there are in Georgia as well as throughout the entire United States.

All states have the power to create their own laws when it comes to many things, such as whether or not a motorcycle helmet is required, among other safety laws.