Atlanta Injury Law Blog
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The blog is dedicated to injury related news and issues in Atlanta Georgia. Ken Shigley is an Atlanta-based trucking trial attorney representing clients in cases of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and more!
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
4M ago
In Georgia, the standard limitation period for filing a personal injury lawsuit is two years, with a four-year limit for loss of consortium claim by the spouse of the injured person. O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 states: “Except as otherwise provided in this article, actions for injuries to the person shall be brought within two years after the ..read more
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
4M ago
I don’t put a lot of stock in college rankings in US News and other publications. The formulas are too contrived, too subject to manipulation and present too great a temptation for institutions to misplace priorities in order to rank higher. They can distort high education much as over emphasis on standardized testing has distorted ..read more
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
4M ago
How to be fairly paid for a spinal cord injury in Georgia. In our law practice over several decades , we have represented numerous SCI survivors. Most had benefited from rehabilitation services at Shepherd Center or Emory Rehabilitation Hospital, both of which are near us in Atlanta. All of these clients were injured in motor ..read more
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
5M ago
A “minor brain injury” may be viewed as one that does not affect you or anyone in your family. Virtually any real brain injury, even if not readily apparent to bystanders, can be deeply disruptive in the lives of both the injured person and the entire family. Cognitive symptoms can involve difficulties with memory, concentration ..read more
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
5M ago
As seasoned personal injury attorneys in Atlanta, over the years we have represented numerous people with serious hand fracture injuries. Our hands are the tool of tools, distinguishing humans from apes. If you work with your hands, your brain, and your heart, you are an artist, whether as a construction worker or a surgeon. The loving ..read more
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
5M ago
Facial scars can be a traumatic and profoundly life-changing experience for many individuals. Such highly visible scars can result from a v-ariety of incidents including car accidents, dog bites, burns, and assaults. In addition to the physical pain and scarring, the psychological and social ramifications of facial scars can be significant. As personal injury lawyers ..read more
Atlanta Injury Law Blog
8M ago
If you have a non-catastrophic injury in a car or truck accident, or if you are helping someone who has a more serious injury, here are ten things to do after the crash.
Call 911. Even if the other driver begs you not to call the police and offers immediate cash payment, call the police. Do ...
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Atlanta Injury Law Blog
9M ago
Ankle fractures are a common and potentially debilitating injury that can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. Ankle fractures are injuries that occur to the bones of the ankle, namely the tibia, fibula, and talus. These injuries can range from simple stress fractures to complex breaks involving multiple bones and joint surfaces.
In personal injury ...
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Atlanta Injury Law Blog
9M ago
Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and sometimes, it takes away something as precious as a limb. Leg amputation is a life-altering event that can result from accidents, medical conditions, or traumatic incidents. However, amidst the difficulties, countless individuals who have survived amputations have shown remarkable resilience, courage, and determination to rebuild their lives.
Leg ...
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Atlanta Injury Law Blog
9M ago
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are among the most devastating physical injuries one can suffer. We have had SCI clients whose first reaction was to wish for death rather than life with paralysis.
In our law practice over several decades, we have represented numerous spinal cord injury survivors. Most had benefited from rehabilitation services at Shepherd Center ...
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