Recent Blog Posts
Protect Yourself From Road Rage
According to American Safety Council, statistics show that 66% of traffic-related fatalities are due to aggressive driving and 37% of these incidents involve a firearm.1 It’s not hard to find irritable drivers during rush hour traffic, especially in Atlanta. Atlanta is known as one of the top five least courteous cities for driving, which… Read More »
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Selects Buzzell, Welsh & Hill Attorney Joshua Carroll for Leadership Education & Advanced Direction (LEAD) Program
The Macon, Georgia personal injury law firm of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua Carroll has been selected to participate in the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s Leadership Education & Advanced Direction (LEAD) Program. Joshua is one of only 17 Georgia attorneys to receive this leadership honor, and the only… Read More »
Buzzell, Welsh & Hill Attorney Jed Hill Receives the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell
Buzzell, Welsh & Hill congratulates Macon personal injury attorney Jed Hill for earning the Martindale Hubbell® AVPreeminent® rating in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Litigation. This is the highest possible rating from Martindale Hubble. We are very proud of Jed’s accomplishments, including this AV Preeminent peer review rating,” commented Stephen Welsh, Senior Partner. “This… Read More »
Top 8 Causes for Georgia Car Accidents
Georgia can be a pretty scary place to drive, Atlanta already being known for it’s heavy traffic. I-85 and I-75 are included as some of the U.S.’s highest ranked highways for fatalities. Because Georgia can be such a dangerous place to drive, it is important to understand what possible causes there are for these… Read More »
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 »