Author : Julie essa
Construction Zone Injury
A Construction zone is an environment characterized by noise, smoke, sparks, and inherent danger. This necessitates the employment of qualified workers and adherence to numerous rules and regulations regarding barriers, protective gear, and authorized passage. Despite the safety measures, accidents leading to injuries can still occur. If you find yourself...
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What is the timeline of a settlement?
Once the insurance company finally agrees to a settlement, most are eager to wrap up their case. You want to receive your compensation with a quick timeline of a settlement. Then you want to start using that money to address your medical bills and other costs. What is a settlement?...
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Settlement FAQs
If you are the victim of an accident, you have the right to seek financial compensation for your costs. You can file a lawsuit to recover your damages, but it’s usually not necessary. An insurance policy usually covers situations where injuries happen. You can often file a claim with the...
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Injuries with Delayed Symptoms
Car accidents sometimes result in obvious injuries. Obvious injuries include broken bones and cuts. Other times, an injury may not be apparent until hours, days, or weeks later. Sadly, delayed injuries are very common. This is especially in cases where the victim did not seek medical help after the accident....
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Tires: The Silent Killer
Tires start aging instantly There is a world of chemical reactions just beneath the surface of our perception. One of these reactions is oxidation. It’s the reason metal rusts, fruit browns, and we’re told to eat our antioxidants. Oxidation is the aging of matter. It’s the gradual weakening of the...
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The Value of a Witness
After an accident, the most important thing you can do is get the name and contact information of any potential witness. Many people do manage to get this information from the witness. But they often neglect to follow up with the witness and get a statement. As a result, they...
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Longer nights means more danger
Fall is here and winter is coming! This means days are getting shorter and nights are getting longer. The thing is with longer nights, there’s increased danger on the roads. Close to half (49%) of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities occur during nighttime. Yet, only 25% of travel occurs during hours...
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Tips for Speaking with an Adjuster
After a car accident, an insurance adjuster will try to get in contact with you. It’s normal to be dealing with a lot of stress and aggravation. But before you pick up the phone, it’s important that you understand what you should and should not say to them. Let’s look...
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When your Police Report is Wrong
After you’re in a severe car crash, the police report is one of the first things you need to file a claim against a negligent driver. It has vital information on it such as: crash details, date, location, damage, citations and arrests, witness statements, and contact information. But what should...
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Car accident on Private Property
Does Car Insurance Cover Car Accidents on Private Property? Car insurance generally covers vehicle accidents on private and public property. Regardless of where you are, if there’s a collision, your insurance will cover it. What Insurance Coverage Covers Accidents on Private Property? Vehicle insurance pays for covered risks up to...
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Summer is here!
It’s summer! For kids, that means it’s time for some fun in the sun. What kid doesn’t look forward all year to swimming at the pool, playing ball at the park, or riding their bike around the neighborhood? But with great playtime comes great responsibility. Emergency room visits always increase...
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Premise Liability Claims in Georgia
Premise liability is a legal concept in personal injury cases. Specifically, where unsafe conditions on someone’s property caused an injury. Usually, these cases involve you slipping and falling. Thus, these cases are commonly referred to as “Slip and Fall” cases. If you get injured on someone else’s property, you may...
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After a Car Accident
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is an overwhelming and chaotic experience. You might feel shaken, frustrated, and completely disoriented. In the heat of the moment, it might feel completely natural to apologize for the accident even if it was not your fault. But as our team at Essa,...
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Social Media Hurting Your Claim
Social media has become a significant part of our day-to-day lives. Most people have at least one social media account, if not more. You may post daily updates or about important life events. However, when it comes to injuries you suffered in an accident, you need to think twice before...
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Lingering Whiplash Injury
A lingering whiplash injury is a sign that treatment is not working. While whiplash is an incredibly common injury an injured neck can be detrimental to day-to-day life. Most people assume that whiplash can improve within a few weeks with little to no treatment. However, it is just as common...
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Road Rage Accident causing Injuries
It is not a big secret that Atlanta has some of the worst traffic in the United States. Highways such as I-75, I-85, I-20, and I-285 are all very frustrating especially during rush hour. Some of the deadliest roads in Atlanta are also the places where road rage occurs. When...
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How to Handle a Hit-and-Run
What is a hit-and-run in Georgia? An accident is a hit-and-run when one party flees the scene of the crash, even if it’s only a fender bender. According to O.C.G.A. § 40-6-270 is Georgia’s Hit-and-run Law. It requires a driver involved in a wreck to stop at the scene. The...
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How can Social Media hurt your personal injury case?
In today’s world, social media is prevalent. Social media has the power to do good. But, if you are bringing a personal injury claim social media can hurt you. If you say something on social media that works against your case, it can hurt your chances of recovery or recovering...
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EMS treatment after an Accident
Car Accidents are Inconvenient Car accidents are inconvenient, especially if you were the impacted driver. Getting treated by EMS or riding in an ambulance is often seen as another major inconvenience. You may be in a rush to get wherever you were going before the accident. Even if a car...
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Summer can bring Unexpected Dangers
Summer is almost here! Especially near the I-75/ I-85 Downtown Connector, traffic is the busiest during the summer months. Sunny days send people out to enjoy nature, whether that is to the lake or out for a ride on the motorcycle. On the top of the seasonal increase, holiday weekends,...
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Truck Accident FAQ
If a truck hit your car, on top of your injuries you are likely confused by all of the complicated questions you are being asked. In order to help you through your truck accident, we have compiled a list of our frequently asked questions after we get a call from...
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Personal Injury Law Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Español When Should I Hire A Personal Injury Law Attorney After A Car Accident? If you have been injured as a result of a car accident you should hire an attorney as soon as possible after the accident occurs. One of the first steps of your case will be to...
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