Category: Personal Injury

What to Do After Being Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian in Georgia

• June 12, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Car Accidents Personal Injury

Are you wondering what to do after being hit by a car as a pedestrian? Unfortunately, American roads are not safe for pedestrians. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,500 pedestrians died after accidents involving cars in the U.S. in 2022, making it the worst year for pedestrian deaths in four decades. Getting struck by a car while walking is something nobody plans for. One moment you’re crossing the street or walking down the[...]

Proving a Brain Injury Claim in Georgia: The Importance of Medical Evidence

• March 11, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

Imagine this scenario: While running errands on a weekend, your car was hit in the rear by another vehicle.  You find out that the other driver was distracted by his cell phone and didn’t see your car stopped at a red light. The other driver was going fast and your injuries are extensive. Your doctor relays that you have suffered a brain injury due to the accident. As a result, you will miss a substantial amount of time[...]

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Options, Costs, and Resources

• February 13, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

Anyone who has had a spinal cord injury will tell you that the rehabilitation process can be grueling and long.  The effect of a spinal cord injury can be devastating not only to the person who was injured, but on the entire family.  Depending on the type and severity of the spinal cord injury, there are different types of rehabilitation options, and the costs involved also vary.  Figuring out all of the different options can[...]

The Financial Impact of a Brain Injury

• February 12, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

Brain injuries can be debilitating to those who suffer from them.  The recovery process can be long and arduous and sometimes lead to permanent damage.  Those suffering from brain injuries could have financial setbacks as well, if they are unable to return to work full-time or in any capacity.  In this blog post, we will be discussing the financial impact of a brain injury. Immediate Costs of a Brain Injury You could start to see[...]

Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim

• February 10, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

Spinal cord injuries can be mildly discomforting or extremely painful.  These injuries occur when there is damage to the spinal cord itself or to the bones that surround it.  If you have had a major spinal cord injury, you understand the long recovery process where you may miss work and have high medical bills.  Obtaining the right legal representation is an important part of getting compensation for your injuries, either through workers’ compensation or a[...]

Don’t Underestimate a Concussion: Long-Term Effects and Legal Options in Georgia

• February 3, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

A concussion, often dismissed as a "minor" head injury, can have significant and lasting consequences. In Georgia, understanding the potential long-term effects of a concussion is crucial for seeking appropriate medical care and exploring available legal options. It is important not to underestimate a concussion.  This blog post will discuss the long-term effects of concussions and victims’ legal options in Georgia. Understanding Concussions A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that affects brain function.[...]

Brain Injury Misdiagnosis: What to Do if Your Injury Was Overlooked

• January 29, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

Imagine you were in a terrible car accident and were subsequently diagnosed with a specific brain injury.  You made the necessary life and financial adjustments required by that diagnosis, but later found out that your brain injury was misdiagnosed by the doctors who are supposed to be experts in their field. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) misdiagnosis may give you cause to file a malpractice suit against the hospital, doctor, and other entities.  This blog[...]

Children and Brain Injuries: Special Considerations for Young Accident Victims

• January 28, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

Brain injuries represent a dangerous situation for people of any age, but they’re especially dangerous for children. About 1 in 25 children receive an official diagnosis of a concussion or brain injury before age 17, according to the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Such injuries can carry severe long-term consequences, because the child’s brain is still developing. Learning more about brain injuries in children can help you seek the best possible course[...]

The Financial Impact of a Brain Injury: Seeking Maximum Compensation

• January 27, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

If you suffer a brain injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you could end up with significant financial hardships related to your injury. Some of the hidden costs of a brain injury include an inability to work or a reduced earning capacity, as well as ongoing costs for medical care. When you are facing these kinds of financial problems, you could attempt to recover your financial setbacks through a personal injury lawsuit against[...]

Navigating the Insurance Claims Process After a Spinal Cord Injury

• January 24, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Personal Injury

There is nothing more frustrating than dealing with insurance companies. They will do anything to deny a claim, and they have lawyers to make sure it happens.  That frustration can be worse after you have suffered a devastating injury, like one to your spinal cord.  Add to that the possibility that your injuries were the fault of a negligent person, and you are probably agitated beyond belief. That is why we put together this blog[...]