Like most areas of the country, Middle Georgia and Macon are facing down an increase in opioid addiction and overdoses. Prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone quickly become addictive, and for some people, a medication meant for short-term pain can become an all-consuming habit. Painkillers and the Road Unsurprisingly, the rise in opioid prescriptions and ... Read More
Josh Carroll is a Macon workers’ compensation lawyer at Buzzell, Welsh & Hill. He combines an insurance background with a drive to represent everyday people. He specializes in serious personal injury cases and workplace injuries. After a workplace injury, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What if you need surgery or months of physical therapy? ... Read More
A jury in California recently awarded a former groundskeeper $289 million in damages after he alleged his exposure to the popular weed killer Roundup caused his terminal cancer. Roundup Lawsuit Dewayne Johnson, who worked for several years as a school groundskeeper, applied Roundup and Ranger Pro, both made by the agrichemical giant Monsanto, up to ... Read More
It’s the crash you really don’t see coming. Someone doesn’t stop at a red light, or a driver blows through a stop sign. Suddenly, you’re hit in the intersection. There’s rarely time to react, to get out of the way, or to deflect the blow. Side-impact car crashes are statistically some of the most dangerous ... Read More
When you’ve been injured in a car crash, one of your biggest concerns is getting the medical treatment you need. In fact, any lawyer in Macon, Ga., would advise you get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible after the wreck. Not only does quick medical attention help head off complications, it creates ... Read More
