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Written by Howard E. Spiva
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Each year in The United States: Approximately 1.5 million Americans sustain Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) ranging from mild to severe. 51,000 people die from TBI. 230,000 people are hospitalized due to TBI and survive. More than 1 million are treated in emergency rooms.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

The law and benefits under Georgia law will be addressed in this article.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
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This article is to answer your questions regarding time limits of filing claims for job injuries in Georgia.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

If I were to hire a lawyer for my family, my 24 years of legal experience would result in my asking him/her the following questions: What will you do for me as my attorney? Why do I need an attorney?
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

This is your check list to keep in your car. Tell your family where the list is and to refer to it in the even of a wreck.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

When someone is injured, his or her spouse may have a claim for a "loss of consortium". The loss of consortium may include an impairment or interference with the society, affection, services, or companionship of the injured person's husband or wife.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

QUESTIONS REGARDING TIME LIMITS OF FILING CLAIMS FOR GEORGIA WORKER'S COMPENSATION
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

Hot dogs, Apple pie and the American trucker. The public often has the impression of a truck driver as an all around good guy. Most are great guys, but...
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

MEDICAL BENEFIT QUESTIONS FOR GEORGIA WORKERS COMPENSATION
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
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What injuries are covered in Georgia for on the job injuries. QUESTIONS ABOUT SPECIFIC INJURIES
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

DISABILITY BENEFIT QUESTIONS
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

2009 New Georgia Law Most drivers fear, and with good reason, a traffic wreck with an uninsured or underinsured driver. According to studies 15% to 30% of all drivers are uninsured.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

WHAT IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY SENDS ME TO A DOCTOR? Usually such a request is for an Independent Medical Exam (IME). Generally you are required to go to an IME if sent by the insurance carrier and it involves: ~a Worker’s Compensation claim; or ~Social Security Administration Claim
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

Car Wrecks, slip and falls and many on the job injuries result in injuries to the shoulder.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

In Georgia there are time limits on lawsuits, each rule usually has exceptions.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

Why is Your Teen at Risk? Teens crash for many reasons, but data shows that this age group makes 9 common mistakes, sometimes in combination with each other, that can result in deadly consequences.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

The McDonald’s Coffee case. The spill happened in Feb 1992….more than 17 years ago. The verdict was in Sept 1994…more than 15 years ago. Yet people and jurys still discuss this case in 2009.
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

Every case is different, but some of the things an experienced personal injury attorney can do to help include the following:
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

Most workers’ compensation claims are handled appropriately by all those involved (employees, employers, doctors, and insurance carriers.)
Howard E. Spiva
Written by Howard E. Spiva
Contributor Level 6

You need an attorney? You may want to contact the local bar for a reference.

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