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Also known as the Event Data Recorder, this device is responsible for keeping track of everything going on in the truck. It is often referred to as the "black box" for tractor-trailers, and it records many things that could help your Georgia truck accident claim. 

Typically, for an Atlanta truck accident attorney, gathering information like the details listed below will be helpful in proving your case:

• throttle;
• engine RPM;
• speed and acceleration rates;
• engine issues like coolant loss, low oil pressure, or changes in velocity;
• malfunction details and information;
• sudden stopping or gear changes;
• cruise control use;
• steering angles;
• brake operation;
• seatbelt use;
• idle time; and
• travel speed averages.

Having this type of documented, unquestionable information on your side can make your truck accident claim a lot easier to fight. Thanks to technology, more passenger cars are being equipped with these devices, too. In the event of a truck accident, however, you need to make sure that you have the right evidence and an EDR will always deliver.

Contact a Georgia Truck Accident Attorney

To discuss more tools and evidence that can be used in your truck accident claim, you should contact a truck accident attorney at The Law Offices of Jason R. Schultz P.C. If you have been involved in an accident and need a lawyer, contact us today at 404-474-0804. 
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/evidence%2Din%2Dgeorgia%2Dtruck%2Daccident%2Dclaims%2Delectronic%2Drecording%2Ddevices%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-81944 Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT personal injury claim can be filed after an accident to recover damages for your losses. In a personal injury case, you can be awarded special damages, which are losses that have an actual dollar figure attached to them, and general damages, which includes anything, such as pain and suffering, that will affect your final payout. 

Figuring out your special damages is a relatively simple process because you will receive bills associated with your injuries. This may include expenses associated with:

• ambulance fees;
• emergency room care;
• doctor visits;
• medical treatment;
• surgery;
• medication; and
• lost income.

If your injuries are more serious, an Atlanta personal injury attorney can work with you to determine the value of your disability as well as the cost associated with future medical treatment.

After the insurance company determines the amount of your special damages, they will consider the severity of your injuries and base your damages for pain and suffering off of the special damages.

In some cases, you may be awarded punitive damages. These damages are used to punish the responsible party and provide you with restitution for their actions.
 
Contacting an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

Estimating the value of your personal injury claim can be very difficult. Fortunately, the right personal injury attorney can help you negotiate with the insurance companies to receive a fair settlement for your injuries. For a free consultation on your case, please contact the Law Office of Jason Schultz today at 1-404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/damages%2Davailable%2Din%2Da%2Dgeorgia%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dclaim%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-81601 Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT personal injury claim. The legal process surrounding an accident can be confusing, especially to those who are unfamiliar with the law; in fact, many people believe that a personal injury claim is the same as a lawsuit. However, these are two entirely separate matters. 

A personal injury claim isn’t filed through the court system; rather, it is submitted to the insurance company. The insurer will then assign an adjuster to your claim to gather evidence regarding your accident and injuries. After reviewing the situation, the insurance company either will make a settlement offer or deny your claim.

A lawsuit may be filed if your claim is denied or if the settlement is too low. During a lawsuit, your case may be heard by a judge or jury, who ultimately will decide the verdict as well as determine the amount of your damages.

While these two legal actions are different, you should consider having an experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney on your side, even when dealing with the claim process. An attorney can negotiate with the insurance adjusters on your behalf and even prepare your lawsuit if you do not agree with the settlement.
 
Contacting an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

As the victim of an accident caused by another party, you have certain rights; and this includes your right to compensation. At the Law Offices of Jason Schultz, we are dedicated to helping Atlanta residents recover damages for their losses. For a free case evaluation, please call 1-404-474-0804 today.
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In most of the United States, including Georgia, it is the law that in order to drive an automobile, you must pay for a minimum amount of insurance as dictated by your particular state's law. Failure to do so can result in fines if you're pulled over or even lawsuits if you are in an accident.

The good news is that most insurance companies will include an uninsured motorist coverage clause in their policies, which, if purchased, offers protection from uninsured drivers. Usually it is best to talk to a Georgia personal injury attorney before saying too much to the insurance company. Your attorney will be able to instruct you on the proper process to ensure the maximum payout of damages.

Contact a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer 

The law offices of Jason Schultz, P.C. are there to help residents of Georgia in dealing with any personal injury claims. If you have experienced an accident because of a negligent driver, do not hesitate to contact Jason Schultz, P.C. at 1-404-474-0804 today!
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/how%2Duninsured%2Dmotorist%2Dcoverage%2Dhelps%2Din%2Da%2Dgeorgia%2Daccident%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-80575 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT An Atlanta car accident can be life-altering. The effects of the injury itself can be difficult enough to deal with, let alone the complications that may accompany it. When your injuries were the result of someone else’s negligence, damages may be available through a personal injury claim.

There are complications that make an injury such as paralysis even more devastating. A common complication from paralysis is sexual dysfunction. This may impact an individual’s ability to have children.

Another complication of paralysis is bladder and bowel dysfunction. This can lead to urinary incontinence and other problems.

Complications from paralysis are not just physical; they can be emotional as well. It is not uncommon for patients to experience depression. Anti-depressants and/or counseling may be necessary.

One of the more serious complications that can be suffered with paralysis is autonomic dysreflexia which can cause life-threatening difficulties with:  

• breathing;
• digestion; and
• blood pressure. 

If left untreated, it can lead to bleeding in the brain and seizures.

Treatment for paralysis after an Atlanta car accident can be extremely costly. There may be medical expenses for the injury itself and the resulting complications, which may be recoverable through a personal injury claim. 

Contacting an Atlanta, GA Car Accident Attorney

As the victim of an Atlanta car accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before you even hire a lawyer, read our free eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia: The Truth about your Injury Case. 
Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.
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When You Lack Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Under some circumstances in Georgia, your healthcare insurance may not pay for injuries sustained in a car accident; thus, uninsured motorist coverage can be very valuable. If you lack this coverage, you may responsible for costs associated with: 

• medical treatment;
• prescription medication;
• lost wages;
• permanent disability;
• property damage; and
• the cost of alternate transportation. 

Now is a good time to check your policy to ensure that you are covered. If you have already been in an accident, consult a Georgia personal injury attorney who can review your policy and explore all of your legal options.

Get Help from an Experienced Georgia Personal Injury Attorney Today!

The law offices of Jason Schultz, P.C. are here to help residents of Georgia in dealing with any personal injury claims. If you have experienced an accident because of a negligent driver, do not hesitate to contact Jason Schultz, P.C. at 1-404-474-0804 today!
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/what%2Dgeorgia%2Ddrivers%2Dshould%2Dknow%2Dabout%2Duninsured%2Dmotorist%2Dcoverage%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-80458 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT Atlanta personal injury claim by properly documenting your injuries. Since a key component to your case is establishing the bodily harm you suffered, you should do everything you can to show it. A personal injury lawyer understands how vital evidence is and can help you with collecting it. 

Simply saying you are in pain is not enough; therefore, you should take pictures of any: 

• visible bruises;
• lacerations; or
• other physical injuries that can back your claim. 

But that still may not be enough because eventually the visible marks will fade. You will need to provide documentation, through your medical records and charts, of the injuries you have sustained. Make sure the doctor has specifically noted them.

Getting copies of results from lab tests or imaging tests can also show your injuries. In addition, a list of the treatment you have received, are receiving, and will yet receive is important.

Furthermore, if your injuries are preventing you from working, then you should provide something from your employer which outlines the amount of work you have missed or will miss in the future because of the medical treatment that will be required for you to recover.

Contacting an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

As the victim of an accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804 and read our free eBook - The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia: The Truth about your Injury Case.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/preserving%2Dyour%2Datlanta%2Dpersonal%2Dinjury%2Dclaim%2Dby%2Ddocumenting%2Dyour%2Dinjuries%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-80459 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you have sustained a spinal cord injury in an Atlanta car accident, such as paralysis, the cost of treating it will depend on the severity of damage. The more severe it is, the more significant the costs will be. 

While some of the costs are temporary, other expenses will last a lifetime. However you may be able to recover some of this through a personal injury claim, if another party’s negligence can be proven to have caused your injuries.

Updated in 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The University of Alabama National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center have provided the following average costs for a spinal cord injury: 

• incomplete motor function at any level – first year $321,720 – each subsequent year $39,077;
• paraplegia – first year $480,431 – each subsequent year $63,643;
• low tetraplegia – first year $712,308 – each subsequent year $105,013; and
• high tetraplegia – first year $985, 774 – each subsequent year $171,183. 

Over a lifetime this can mean millions in expenses. The impact of paralysis after an Atlanta car accident can be devastating, not only financially but physically and emotionally as well. These damages may be addressed through a personal injury claim. 

Contacting an Atlanta, GA Car Accident Attorney

As the victim of an Atlanta car accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? To aid your case, read our free eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia: The Truth about your Injury Case. Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/the%2Dhigh%2Dcosts%2Dof%2Dparalysis%2Dafter%2Dan%2Datlanta%2Dcar%2Daccident%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-80353 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT truck accident liability makes this point very clearly. 

In August 1976, an enraged truck driver forced Flora Garcia and her family off the road. Garcia was awarded $45,000 for the injuries involved in this collision, but the truck driver himself was not held accountable. Instead, his company had to pay the bill because the accident happened during the driver’s workday.

Defining Scope of Employment

It may seem like a huge leap in logic to blame a company for the bad judgment of one worker, thereby financially punishing the business. But if a lawyer can prove that the employee was in the process of carrying out his professional duties at the time of the incident, the company is deemed responsible. In a nutshell, this is what the term “scope of employment” means.

By introducing respondeat superior into a case, the victim of any kind of accident that may have occurred during an employee’s working hours usually can receive damages. That’s because the legal system feels that a company is better able to pay any costs, while an individual may not have the means necessary.

Contact a Clayton County Personal Injury Lawyer Today

The Law Offices of Jason R. Schultz, P.C. is always available to help you understand and apply the law to your personal injury claim. If you or a loved one has been in a collision with a truck and needs answers, just contact the Tractor Trailer/Truck Accidents team at Jason R. Schultz, P.C. today and find out how we can serve you. We are also accessible toll-free at 1-866-455-4709 or 1-404-474-0804 for a consultation at no cost to you.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/georgia%2Dtruck%2Daccident%2Dliability%2Dand%2Dscope%2Dof%2Demployment%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-80079 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT personal injury claim. If you don’t have an adequate amount, it will make proving the other side’s liability very difficult. An Atlanta personal injury lawyer may be able to help with this. 

In order to provide evidence in your case, you will need to preserve it. One way is to use any physical evidence that is available. Taking pictures of the damage to your vehicle can help demonstrate how the accident happened and who was at fault.

Pictures of the accident scene or your injuries can also be helpful. Physical evidence can also include a copy of the police report. This may offer an explanation as to what led up to the accident and if the other side was given a citation.

A second way to preserve evidence is to get statements from witnesses. They may be able to offer additional information that helps your case. Or they may have overhead a conversation in which the other driver admitted fault. Be sure to get names and phone numbers of the witnesses.

A third way you can preserve evidence in your personal injury claim is to document the injuries you have sustained by seeking medical attention and obtaining copies of:  

• X-rays;
• lab results; and
• other records.  

Contacting an Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer

As the victim of an accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804 and read our free eBook The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia: The Truth about your Injury Case.
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Respondeat Superior: A Legal Doctrine that Doesn’t Favor Companies 

A legal doctrine called respondeat superior is one example of the disadvantage companies may have in the courtroom. Translated from Latin as “let the master answer,” respondeat superior routinely holds companies accountable for the illegal actions of its employees, even if the corporation had nothing to do with a worker’s behavior. 

The case of Flora Garcia illustrates this point in a 1976 truck accident liability injury claim. An enraged truck driver forced Garcia and her passengers off the road, causing numerous injuries. Surprisingly, the court held the trucker’s company, not the driver, responsible for the $45,000 judgment.

Although it’s fair that the Garcia family had their injuries covered, this ruling does seem unjust to the company itself. Whatever bad feelings the general public might have towards corporations, it does not mean that big businesses should foot the bill for an individual’s behavior, even if it took place on company time. Yet that is often the case when respondeat superior enters the scene.

Find out more about the role of respondeat superior in your injury claim. If you have questions about truck accident liability, call a Clayton County personal injury lawyer. 

Contact a Clayton County Personal Injury Lawyer Today

The Law Offices of Jason R. Schultz, P.C. is always available to help you understand and apply the law to your personal injury claim. If you or a loved one has been in a collision with a truck and needs answers, just contact the Tractor Trailer/Truck Accidents team at Jason R. Schultz, P.C. today and find out how we can serve you. We are also accessible toll-free at 1-866-455-4709 or 1-404-474-0804 for a consultation at no cost to you.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/truck%2Daccident%2Dliability%2Dand%2Dan%2Demployee%2Ds%2Dnegligence%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-79812 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT car accident. An injury claim can help an employee recover compensation for medical bills and lost wages but what you say and do at the scene of an accident could put that claim in jeopardy. A Jonesboro personal injury attorney suggests taking the following actions immediately after a car accident at work:  

• Call the police – Having a legal accident report can help support your claim and show the details of what caused the accident.
• Don’t talk to anyone besides the police and your attorney – Limit your conversation with people at the accident scene and don’t say things like “I’m sorry” or “My boss is going to kill me.” These statements can imply fault.
• Collect information – Get the names and contact information of any witnesses, take pictures and/or recordings of the scene, obtain copies of the police report and any medical records.
• Seek medical attention – Even if you feel uninjured you should be checked out by a healthcare professional and obtain a copy of their notes and records to support your injury claim. 

If you follow these guidelines on the scene of a car accident that occurred while you were driving a company vehicle, you will be able to support your injury claim and increase your odds of a favorable outcome. 

Contacting a Jonesboro Personal Injury Attorney

As the victim of a Jonesboro car accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/what%2Dto%2Ddo%2Dat%2Dthe%2Dscene%2Dof%2Da%2Dcompany%2Dvehicle%2Dcar%2Daccident%2Dto%2Dprotect%2Dyour%2Dgeorgia%2Dinjury%2Dclaim%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-78560 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT Georgia injury attorney to evaluate your case to determine if you are able to collect compensation. 

Tips to Photograph Evidence for Your Car Accident Claim

A detailed police report is a key piece of evidence for your claim. However, photographs allow you and the insurance company to see clearly how the car accident was probably caused. 

The following are a few tips for capturing photographs of evidence:  

• Photograph vehicle damage from several angles and distances.  
• Photograph the area around the car accident to demonstrate road conditions (potholes, slippery road, lack of traffic signs, etc.)  
• If there were foreign objects, debris or other items in the road that contributed to the car accident, photograph them as well. 
• Take pictures of any injuries as soon after the car accident as possible. Better yet, include a ruler in photos taken at close range to show the actual size of the injury (i.e., a cut or bruise on a leg or knee).  
• As the injury heals, take more photographs during the healing process. This can also help to convey the extent of your injuries.  

Injured in Villa Rica? Call a Georgia Injury Attorney for Legal help

If you were involved in a car accident, gathering evidence is the key to a successful claim. As the victim of a Villa Rica accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 1-404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/villa%2Drica%2Dcar%2Daccident%2Dclaim%2D5%2Dtips%2Dto%2Dphotographing%2Devidence%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-77821 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT Georgia car accident while driving a company vehicle can lead to physical and financial damage. Following these easy safety tips while using the company car can help prevent a car accident and having to file an injury claim.  

• Follow the written policies and procedures for using company vehicles outlined by your employer. 
• Never use drugs and/or alcohol when operating a vehicle. 
• Always wear your seatbelt when driving. 
• In addition to established company policy, follow the posted rules and traffic laws when using the company car. 
• If you notice something is wrong with the car tell a supervisor as soon as possible. 
• Report any accidents or incidents to your employer as soon as they happen. 
• Participate in any special vehicle training or education courses offered by your workplace. 

If you follow these guidelines suggested by a Jonesboro personal injury attorney when using a company car at your job you will lower your chances of being involved in a car accident that can cause injury and other damages. Even with the highest amount caution accidents can still happen. If you are hurt and need to file an injury claim, contact a Jonesboro personal injury attorney for assistance.

Contacting a Jonesboro Personal Injury Attorney

As the victim of a Jonesboro car accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/tips%2Dto%2Davoid%2Da%2Dgeorgia%2Dcar%2Daccident%2Din%2Da%2Dcompany%2Dvehicle%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-78558 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT Serious or fatal truck accidents often leave victims or the victims’ families with significant  financial losses caused by the accident. A Georgia  truck accident claim will seek compensation for various types of economic losses. The goal is to return the victim (or a deceased victim’s family) to where they were before the accident occurred. 

To do this, a Peachtree City personal injury attorney will help build a solid truck accident claim to recover various types of economic losses. In personal injury cases that involve a severe injury caused by negligence, the court will look at many factors to determine how much financial compensation the victim deserves. One significant factor the court will evaluate is the cost of medical expenses, treatment and rehabilitation. 

Compensatory damages for medical costs include  the expenses of past and future care: 

• ambulance/emergency room  treatment;
• hospital bills;
• doctor visits;
• physical therapy;
• prescription medication; and
• medical devices. 

The court will look at the victim’s life expectancy, combined with their required medical care, to figure out how compensation is owed. A truck accident claim that seeks compensation for medical expenses should include medical records and bills that clearly demonstrate the nature and severity of your  injury.  This is why it's imperative that you seek medical treatment and follow all of your doctor's orders.

Contacting a Peachtree City Personal Injury Attorney for Help

If you were involved in a serious truck accident, understanding the types of compensation and what you deserve is key to your truck accident claim. As the victim of a truck accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests?

Read our free eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia – The Truth about Your Injury Case.Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.
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Physical Evidence to Support Your Car Accident Claim

The police report may be your strongest piece of evidence to support a claim. A police report details the accident and is a critical piece of evidence to help your Georgia injury attorney to determine fault. Photographs of vehicle damage and any injuries are extremely helpful pieces of evidence. 

If other pieces of physical evidence, such as car parts like bumpers, mirrors or other debris, are left in the road, do not move them from the road, even if it seems like a helpful effort. This debris will give police important information about how the crash occurred. If other debris or foreign objects are in the road, leave them there as well. They may have contributed to the cause of the car accident. 

Injured in Villa Rica? Call a Georgia Injury Attorney for Legal Help

If you were involved in a car accident, gathering evidence is the key to a successful claim. As the victim of a Villa Rica accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 1-404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/athering%2Dphysical%2Devidence%2Dfor%2Dproof%2Din%2Dyour%2Dvilla%2Drica%2Dcar%2Daccident%2Dclaim%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-77820 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT truck accident claim is typically filed when a very serious truck accident has occurred – one that has caused severe injuries or even fatalities. 

Sadly, truck accident claims that require the help of a Peachtree City personal injury attorney are usually filed by a seriously injured victim, or by the family of someone killed in a truck accident that was caused by negligence. 

Serious or fatal truck accidents leave victims, or the family of the victim, with losses for which they likely deserve compensation, or compensatory damages. Most Americans have heard of compensation for “pain and suffering,” but might not understand the various types of compensation that are considered emotional. 

The court realizes that money cannot replace a life or heal a serious injury caused by a truck accident. However, emotional compensatory damages are intended to compensate for various losses caused by pain and suffering. For example, “consortium” is one type of compensation a victim’s family members might include in a truck accident claim. 

Consortium is defined as “the legal right of husband and wife to companionship and conjugal intercourse with each other.” In a truck accident claim involving wrongful death, the surviving spouse could seek damages for loss of consortium. This is just one area of emotional compensation.

A Peachtree City personal injury attorney can help a truck accident victim’s family go after compensation to recover losses such as consortium, or other types of pain and suffering. 

Contacting a Peachtree City Personal Injury Attorney for Help

If you were involved in a serious truck accident, understanding the types of compensation and what you deserve is key to your truck accident claim. As the victim of a truck accident, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? 

Read our free eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Accident Cases in Georgia – The Truth about Your Injury Case.Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/georgia%2Dtruck%2Daccident%2Dclaim%2Dpain%2Dand%2Dsuffering%2Dcompensatory%2Ddamages%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-77594 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT Recovery from a serious burn injury can be long and painful for a child in Georgia. Personal injury claims can help to recover some of the financial losses associated with recovering from a serious burn. 

The Centers for Disease Control report that hundreds of children are treated in hospitals daily for child burn injuries. Depending on the severity of the burn, and whether skin grafting is necessary, rehabilitation therapy is sometimes required. 

Recovering from a child burn injury might involve the following:  

• Psychological recovery – the burn itself was likely a traumatic event. Recovery might involve psychotherapy or cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Self-esteem – serious burns can cause scarring or changes to the skin tone and overall appearance. Dealing with feelings of low self-esteem and self-image can be a large part of recovering from a burn injury.
• Physical therapy – recovering from serious burns can involve long-term physical therapy, often focused on range of motion in critically ill patients. Other patients who are not critically ill, but are still hospitalized, should undergo physical therapy to ensure that they can meet functional goals before being released from the hospital.  

A Georgia personal injury claims related to a child burn injury can help families recover financial losses associated with medical procedures, physical therapy or counselling for a child burn victim. 

Contacting a Villa Rica Child Burn Injury Lawyer

As the victim of a child burn injury in Villa Rica, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation.
]]> http://www.jasonschultzpc.com/blog/types%2Dof%2Dchild%2Dburn%2Dinjury%2Drecovery%2Din%2Dvilla%2Drica%2Ecfm www.jasonschultzpc.com-77382 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT child burn injuries are commonly caused by scald burns. 
Defining Scald Burns

Scald burns are caused by exposure to hot liquids, such as boiling water or steam, as opposed to exposure to flames. 

Young children are at the highest risk for scald burns for several reasons. 

• Their skin is thinner and can sustain a burn if exposed to water at 140 degrees Fahrenheit in seconds.
• As children grow, they’re able to reach dangerous items, such as a pan of boiling water on a stove, yet developmentally, they still lack the understanding that hot liquids burn, similar to fire. A negligent daycare worker or babysitter may assume that a child old enough to reach these dangerously hot liquids is old enough to understand the potential dangers.
• According to the American Burn Association, studies indicate that children from a family of lower socioeconomic status are at greater risk for scald burns. Children present in crowded households are also at higher risk, along with children present in homes that lack safe play areas.  

The Centers for Disease Control recommend that all hot water heaters be set at 120 degrees fahrenheit or lower, particularly in a home or facilities where infants or children who are too young to escape burning water, such as bath water, are present. 

Is your child suffering a burn Injury in Villa Rica? Call a Lawyer for Help

As the victim of a child burn injury in Villa Rica, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation.
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It can be difficult to know if you are hiring the right lawyer for your case. There are some specific things you can do to make that choice easier.

Here are 6 ways to choose the right Bowdon medical malpractice lawyer: 

• review the firm's website or search online to find out more about the attorney and firm;
• look for articles, blogs or FAQs the lawyer has written;
• look into any associations the attorney may be a member of, which can demonstrate leadership and respect for other lawyers;
• if you have already worked successfully with an attorney in another area of the law, ask for suggestions for lawyers who specialize in medical malpractice;
• ask around for names of recommended lawyers; and
• contact the state bar association to see if the lawyer is in good standing. 

Before hiring a Bowdon medical malpractice lawyer, there are important questions you should ask. When you have been the victim of medical negligence, you may have the right to compensation through a Georgia medical malpractice claim. You want to know that you are hiring the right lawyer. 

Contacting a Bowdon Medical Malpractice Lawyer

As the victim of medical malpractice, you have rights that the insurance companies cannot ignore. While they have a team of lawyers working on their side, shouldn’t you have experienced legal representation fighting for your best interests? Before accepting any settlement offer, contact the Law Offices of Jason Schultz to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 1-404-474-0804.
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