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Top Six Differences Between Truck Accidents and Car Accidents
If you are involved in a wreck with a large truck or 18-wheeler, it’s important to understand that your truck accident case can be very different than a car accident case. Accident fatalities are 50% more likely to occur in truck accidents.1 Due to multiple vehicles, extensive injuries and vehicle damage as well as… Read More »
New Trucking Technology That Could Help Reduce Crashes
Since 2009, trucking wreck fatalities and injuries have been on the rise with numbers reaching as high as 100,000 injuries per year and 4,000 fatalities per year.1 This increase has become more evident as fatal truck accidents fill the news. This June, actor and comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in a trucking accident with… Read More »
What to Bring to Your First Consultation with a Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Wreck
Your time is valuable, and bringing certain items to your first consultation with your attorney will help speed up the process. Note, it is ok to attend your appointment if you don’t have all of these items, but it is important to gather the information you do have. Car wrecks can be traumatizing and… Read More »
Should I Apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Disability Income?
Many people interested in or trying to apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI) are confused about the difference between the two. You apply for both programs through the Social Security Administration, but the requirements do differ in some circumstances. The Difference Between the Programs Social Security is an “entitlement”… Read More »
Buzzell, Welsh & Hill Sponsors Bragg Jam for Fourth Straight Year
The Macon, Georgia personal injury law firm of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill is pleased to announce that it is an official sponsor of Bragg Jam 2014, Macon’s ultimate music festival. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the popular concert event, which also includes a kid-friendly Arts & Kids Fest, Moonlight Miles 5K Fun… Read More »
The CDC Reports on Drowsy Driving- What to Do After You’ve Been in a Drowsy Driving Accident
Did you know that 25% of fatal motor vehicle accidents involve drowsy driving? Our recent blog on drowsy driving gave you tips on how to help lower your chances of drowsy driving. This time, we’d like to give you an update with the most recent statistics from the CDC and a checklist of what… Read More »
How to Lower Your Chances of Drowsy Driving Accidents
Drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous risks for a driver and for other cars on the road. It has become a leading contributor in car accidents alongside driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Here are some tips to help you be more aware of yourself and others by eliminating driving… Read More »
What to Do If Your Supplemental Security Income Claim Was Denied
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a great way to ensure you and your family can get by. Unfortunately, the government cannot approve all of the claims they receive. Just because your Supplemental Security Income claim was denied doesn’t mean you’re out of options. In fact, you have a 60-day period after your claim… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation (also known as workman’s comp) is a type of insurance required by each state that pays medical bills and lost wages if you are injured or get an illness at work. Workers’ compensation covers most job-related injuries, and in most cases you can get these benefits regardless of who was at fault…. Read More »
3 Apps to Stop Texting While Driving
When it comes to driving, it’s extremely important to stay focused on the road and to be completely aware of your surroundings. The VTTI Driver Distraction in Commercial Vehicle Operations study shows that a driver is 23 times more likely to be in an accident if texting while driving. You may remember our recent… Read More »