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Practical guidance on car accidents, premises liability, workers' comp, and your rights after an injury in Georgia.
How to Gather the Right Documents for a Workers’ Comp Case in Georgia
Being injured at work is difficult, especially when you start fighting for your right to workers’ compensation. To win your case, you will need to ensure that you have all the necessary materials. Read on to see the documents you need for your workers’ compensation case. Your Right to Compensation As an employee, you have […]
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5 Common Right of Way Mistakes Drivers Make and How to Avoid Them
Yielding is a vital part of driving, yet many drivers struggle with knowing who has the right of way. Luckily, you can remedy these common mistakes by learning where they occur and how to avoid them. Read on to learn more about where you should yield to other drivers. What is yielding? To avoid making […]
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What to Do If You Have Suffered a Hit-and-Run Accident in Atlanta
A car crash is a traumatic event in the first place. Hit and runs add insult to injury, and victims of such crimes can feel isolated and scared when pursuing legal action. Even if law enforcement cannot find the hit-and-run driver, victims can still reach out to insurance adjusters to file a claim and receive […]
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Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Case
After an injury or loss of a loved one, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit. It’s essential to file this lawsuit as soon as you can due to the statute of limitations. Read on to learn more about the statute of limitations and Greathouse Trial Law’s recommendations on filing a lawsuit. What […]
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Workers’ Comp Claim Denied in Georgia? How to Appeal
In Georgia, a person is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits starting their first day of employment. These benefits are available for any employee injured at their job or due to their job. While every employee is entitled to workers’ compensation, their claims may occasionally be rejected. Here is what you should do if your claim […]
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Understanding the Negotiation Process in Personal Injury Claims in Atlanta
In the days, weeks, and months after a car accident, you’ve probably had a lot of interaction with the different parties involved in the accident. Now, your attorney may be telling you that you’re at the most critical step of your case: the negotiation process. This process is crucial for ensuring that you get the […]
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What is a Third-Party Claim in Workers Compensation in Atlanta?
Being injured on the job can be terrifying, and it can have lasting consequences. While employees are eligible for workers’ compensation on their first day, there can still be some confusing terms that make the process difficult. One of these terms is called a “third-party claim.” Let’s talk about what a third-party claim is and […]
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An Experienced Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Answers the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Accidents
We know it’s intimidating to navigate the legal system after an injury or accident. At Greathouse Trial Law, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, we have extensive experience helping clients pursue compensation following a personal injury, a car accident, the wrongful death of a loved one, or other traumatic events. Sometimes life comes at you fast. Injuries […]
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Injured After Signing a Waiver? What Georgia Law Allows
If you’ve ever been to a trampoline park, theme park, sporting event, or recreational event, it’s likely that you signed a waiver or had a waiver expressly written in the purchase of the ticket. Businesses are increasingly using releases of liability to avoid responsibility for potential damages caused by their equipment or conduct. However, if […]
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What to Do After a Commercial Truck Accident in Georgia
Car accidents are jarring, regardless of the size of the vehicles. However, accidents involving commercial trucks can cause life-altering damage to both your mental and physical health. Because tractor trailers are so much larger than standard cars, they can cause devastation in the event of an accident. Here is what to do if you find […]
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An Experienced Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Answers the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Auto Accidents
Statistically, more than 70 drivers suffer an injury on Georgia roads every hour. This staggering number translates to over 100,000 car accident injuries a year, thousands of serious injuries and fatalities, severe trauma, and overwhelming costs. Even the most careful drivers may find themselves involved in an auto accident, so it’s important to be prepared. […]
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Car Maintenance Tips to Help Prevent Accidents
As we close out 2021 and head into 2022, it is around the time that people make New Year’s Resolutions. If this is you, you may want to consider adding routine car maintenance into your resolutions for the new year. Car maintenance is crucial to keeping your car in good working order. Here is when […]
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How to Drive in the Rain, Snow, and Ice
It’s December, the month of seeing family and driving in different weather conditions. While we don’t see much snow in Georgia, we still have our fair share of rain and ice in the wintertime. If you plan on traveling this holiday season, you may want to brush up on your knowledge of driving in inclement […]
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8 Steps to Take After Car Accidents
Car accidents are frightening, whether it is a minor fender bender or a severe collision. Hopefully, you will never be in a car accident, but if you are, there are specific steps you should take to make sure that you get your maximum compensation. Here are five steps you should take after being in a […]
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4 Must-Have Apps Every Driver Should Use in Atlanta
We’ve come a long way from the days of physical maps kept in the glove box. Now, many different apps can help you navigate, fuel up, and park. Since smartphones are here to stay, it’s essential to use the apps that will help you the most. Here are the top 5 apps to use while […]
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Has A Dog in Atlanta Bitten You? Understand Georgia Law for Filing a Claim
Being attacked by a dog can be a terrifying and traumatic experience. Unfortunately, it is far too common for many people. It is estimated that 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States each year. To make matters worse, over half of those dog bite victims are children. Dog bites are rarely the result […]
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5 Best Atlanta Bike Trails for Scenic Rides and Outdoor Fun
Being in a big, metropolitan city doesn’t mean you have to give up the simple pleasures of a bicycle ride. In Atlanta, you have the option to enjoy classic city views while also getting a chance to get back into nature with beautiful scenery. There are many attractive options for biking in Atlanta and its […]
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Be safe this Halloween!
Halloween is one of the most fun holidays of the year. Between the candy and the costumes, it’s easy to forget that safety is integral to the celebration. Taking precautions this time of year will prevent this day from becoming seriously scary. Here are three ways to be safe this Halloween. Plan ahead It is […]
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Who’s at Fault in Right of Way Accidents? A Georgia Guide
Right of way is a term that many drivers are familiar with, but may not know how it actually applies to the roadways. This phrase describes which driver has the legal right to enter a roadway, travel through an intersection, or make any other traffic related movement. There are many rules when it comes to […]
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Ride Safe with These 7 Motorcycle Safety Tips from an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney
Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. However, you can enjoy the open road comfortably if you take motorcycle safety seriously. Before you fire up your engine, you should be aware of the risks and potential injuries involved with driving a motorcycle. Motorcycle accident injuries can be extremely serious or fatal. Most injuries are to the […]
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What to Do After a Multi-Car Accident in Atlanta: A Step-by-Step Guide
Being in a car accident is incredibly frightening. This fear can only intensify when the wreck involves more than one vehicle. Multi-car accidents, or pileups, can be dangerous wherever they happen. Here is what you should do if you’re in a multi-car accident. Pileups most often occur due to dangerous weather conditions, with fog being […]
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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Atlanta and How to Avoid Them
Motorcycles are a fun, exciting way to get around. Riding a motorcycle often comes with a community of people who share their excitement in this hobby. However, as fun as they are, motorcycles can be dangerous. Being in an accident while riding a motorcycle can be life-threatening, since there is no exterior protection. Here are […]
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How Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Work in Georgia
When workers are injured at their place of employment, they are entitled to Worker’s Compensation. Worker’s Compensation is paid by the employer, and is meant to provide the worker with medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits. This process is meant to help the employee return to work, or provide benefits if the injury causes permanent disability […]
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The Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Georgia
When a person seeks medical treatment, they are putting their faith in the healthcare provider. After all, healthcare providers are meant to help those that they treat. However, it can be devastating to realize that there has been medical malpractice. This can destroy trust between provider and patient, and seriously injure the victim. When medical […]
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