Bader Scott recognizes and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month each year as it highlights the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture. Now let’s kick off this celebratory month with some friendly competition! Where are our creative gurus, doodle masters, or our friends who enjoy sketching in their free time? This one’s for you! Bader …
When workers are injured on the job, they are often eligible for workers’ compensation, which pays for the injured worker’s medical expenses, treatments, and a portion of the worker’s wages. But there are many legitimate reasons why a workers’ compensation claim might be denied. The worker might not be a covered class of worker that …
Personal injury claims can be overwhelming, but we at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers have made it our aim to provide each of our clients with exceptional and affordable legal representation. Accidental injury can bring unforeseen expenses with medical care and significant damage causing unexpected life disruption. Life may never be the same again, from working …
If you are injured at work, and you file a worker’s compensation claim, you may choose a doctor to take care of you. But your choices are limited. Under Georgia law, choosing a doctor really means picking one from the Panel of Physicians selected by your employer. The employer must maintain a list of at …
Every now and then, we read of a horror story where a parent backs up a car in a driveway and runs over their child. According to KidsinCars.org, thousands of children are injured each year in backing up accidents. Nationwide, at least fifty children are backed over each week, and two of them die. In …
Cars and trucks run over pedestrians more often than we realize. News reports are short, and they are buried among the headlines. But once in a while, a story jumps out, like the one from Jonesboro where two people were hit and killed, thirty feet from each other, but also hours apart. There are no …
Nursing homes are frequently criticized for a lack of cleanliness and the level of training in the personnel they hire. Cleanliness is a special problem for older people who are often unable to bathe themselves. Sometimes, because of dementia, older people neglect bathing. That’s where trained personnel are especially important: To monitor nursing home residents …
When we go to see a doctor, we rely on the extensive education of that doctor and their dedication to help people like us who are ill or who have had an accident. Most doctors, like other groups of people in our society, are careful with their work and are good people. But once in …
When you are driving your car down a multi-lane road, and traffic slows, you might be surprised to find that a motorcycle has darted between you and the car next to you. What the motorcycle driver has done is called lane splitting, white lining or stripe-riding, depending on where you live. We’ll just call it …
The gig economy has caused a blurring of the lines between work and personal time. Rideshare drivers are one example of how the lines can blur. A rideshare driver can work whenever the driver wants to with personal time in between. When the driver is on his personal time, his personal insurance is in effect. …
Petco is well known to be a dog-friendly venue. People come in to pick up dog food, toys, beds, and other canine-related things. Petco also gives dog baths and does dog grooming. But even the most obedient dog can get excited when there are other dogs around. To prevent any dogs from fighting, all dogs …
If you are the parent of a child, thank you for clicking on this article. Thank you for fighting through the clutter of the day and intentionally choosing to consume information that may save the lives of children across America. Now, lest you think that this is just an article about your teenage drivers, you …
In September 2019, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution published a three-part investigation into nursing home abuse in the private-pay sector. The AJC collected and analyzed thousands of documents covering the years 2015 through 2018 for homes with at least 25 beds. These documents included the Department of Community Health inspection reports, as well as Georgia’s database of …
Distracted driving is becoming increasingly hazardous to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Not paying attention to driving has always been a problem, but in the past, only music competed for the driver’s attention. Now drivers have smartphones on which they not only talk and dial, but text. Texting has become a major issue because it …
Having a car or work accident is a terrible experience for anyone, and even more so if you are an undocumented immigrant. Don’t let anxiety, pressure, pain, and, above all, fear overtake you the moment an accident happens. The Bader Scott Injury Lawyer’s team is able to help and protect you regardless of your legal …
When you are hurt in an accident, you are likely shaken up and stressed out. However, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure that the negligent party responsible for the accident will pay for your damages. Pull Over If it’s only a minor fender bender, it’s best for everyone on the road …
Surviving a vehicle accident is one of the scariest and most traumatic events in your life. When you get hurt in a crash, your first priority is to focus on your health and recovery. You will probably start accumulating medical bills, some of which may be quite substantial. The insurance company will contact you following …
The American dream is possible, and you can achieve it! David López, a Puerto Rican by birth, based in Atlanta since 2012, is an excellent example for all Latinos who come to the land of opportunity. Due to his growth and great perseverance at work, he became the right hand to Seth Bader, owner of …
Did you know one in eight American driver’s cruise around without car insurance? Keep your coverage up to date and understand what your policy covers. Are you wondering what to do if someone hits your parked car? Not to worry. In this guide, we’ll go over steps you should take in the event of an …
In 2018, Georgia lawmakers passed House Bill 673, aka the Hands-Free Georgia Act, prohibiting motorists from handling cell phones or other electronic devices while driving. They hoped that it would help lower Atlanta traffic accidents and crashes in other areas of the state. Now the data is in—and it turns out that the law has …
