When you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may have the opportunity to secure Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Before most people can start collecting benefits, their SSD claims must be approved. However, you could receive benefits while waiting for disability determination, in some situations. How does Disability Determination Work? Once you …
Personal injury claims are legal disputes that occur when negligent individuals inflict harm on another person, often due to an accident. Litigation is the process of taking legal action, and therefore, pre-litigation measures are steps taken before litigation has begun. Pre-litigation is a vital part of a personal injury lawsuit’s success. It involves gathering evidence, …
After a work-related injury, it’s not uncommon for workers to consider new job prospects. Reasons might include no longer feeling safe at the workplace or getting offered a better, higher-paying position at another company. You might be able to start a new job while receiving workers’ compensation benefits, but by law, you must tell your …
There is no exact timeline for a car accident settlement because multiple factors are involved, and every accident is different. Moreover, the time it takes to resolve a car crash case varies based on its facts and details. In fact, it can take just a few weeks to several months or longer to settle these …
Whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant, the thought of talking to a judge can be intimidating. Fortunately, you can be prepared for this event by consulting an attorney who can ensure you have the knowledge to present yourself respectfully and competently in court. If you have been injured in an accident and wish to seek …
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, truck accident, or another vehicle crash, your legal team may help you seek compensation through arbitration rather than a court trial. This process involves hard work on your lawyer’s part and quite a bit of patience from you and your family. However, when you understand how the …
Like other states with a fault-based system, Georgia has minimum car insurance requirements. This includes auto liability coverage only. This policy pays out to victims of an accident that the covered driver causes. Keep reading to learn more about the minimum requirements and other recommended coverages in Georgia. Auto Liability Insurance Minimum Requirements According to …
While a career as a truck driver in Georgia can have its perks, there are many state and federal regulations drivers must comply with. These rules are in place to keep all drivers on the road safe. If you do not follow the rules, you can face severe penalties, fines, and even the loss of …
Here’s the main difference between workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits: Workers’ compensation is offered through your employer. It lets you recover your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages if you suffer an on-the-job injury. A personal injury lawsuit is one you or a lawyer initiate. You file a lawsuit against …
If you suffered an injury in an accident at home, you might have more options for financial compensation than you realize. Claiming compensation for accidents at home could be possible through a negligence case, a homeowner’s claim, or even by filing for workers’ compensation benefits in some situations. The answers regarding your legal options are …
If your job fired you, you may feel that the employer treated you poorly and they terminated you without reason. However, just because you don’t agree with your employer’s decision doesn’t make it wrongful termination. In Atlanta, as elsewhere in Georgia, employers have significant freedom to fire employees at will. Termination may only be wrongful …
Serious injuries, such as burns and disfigurement, can follow an accident involving fireworks, so Georgia regulates them strictly. State and local laws apply to both sellers and consumers. You must be 18 years old to buy or sell fireworks, and you can only use them at certain times. Your county or city may also restrict …
Bouncing on a trampoline can be fun for both adults and children. However, according to Mayo Clinic, using a trampoline presents a high risk of injury for children. Potential injuries may include fractures, sprains, strains, head injuries, and more. Mayo Clinic also notes that the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages the use of home …
Many injured employees get workers’ compensation with no problems. Sadly, this is not the case for everyone. If your claim was denied or contested, you may need to attend a workers’ compensation hearing to fight for what you need. During this hearing, you should: Gather all necessary paperwork Contact your lawyer before the hearing Present …
Workers’ compensation attorneys are often asked what about the statute of limitations. Injured workers are allotted a certain time in which to file a claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In Georgia, there are four main workers’ compensation statutes of limitations that could bar an injured worker from filing a claim or receiving benefits. But there are …
Meet Bader Law! The Managing Partner of Bader Scott Injury Lawyers. A native of Puerto Rico, Luis came to the United States at the age of 13. He moved on to play baseball at the University of West Georgia where he found himself in a business law class. After discovering his aspiration of becoming a …
The Atlanta community just gained two incredible and determined attorneys. We are excited to announce that Sarah Morris and Morgan McFall, provisional attorneys at Bader Scott, passed the Georgia Bar Exam. We asked them both some questions so you can get a glimpse of their journey as well as receive some advice if you have …
Bader Scott is excited to announce Wayde Friez as the first official Chief Financial Officer (CFO), other than Bader Law who handled CFO duties in the past. In August 2020, Bader Scott was recognized as the fastest-growing service business in Atlanta. With the rapid growth of the firm, owners Seth Bader and Bader Law made the decision to hire a …
108th Annual Fall Conference & Trade Show Bader Scott will be attending the Georgia Chiropractic Association Event’s 108th Annual Fall Conference & Trade Show. The event will be hosted at The Hotel at Avalon, Alpharetta, Oct. 23-25, 2020. You can see more details for the event on GA Chiro’s website here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to …
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Although put in place to protect injured workers, some workers’ compensation claims are wrongly denied by insurance companies who do not want to pay. If this has happened to you, understanding the common reasons for denials can help you fight back against an unfair denial. Even if your claim was denied, you can appeal the …
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 …
