Knowing how to address the judge, where to sit, and when to stand before ever walking into a courtroom in a professional capacity will help ease any nerves you may be feeling. Following are 10 rules of etiquette that are good to know, no matter how many times you’ve plied your trade before the bench. …
When Can the Attorney-Client Privilege Be Invoked?
The attorney-client privilege is key to courtroom proceedings. Without it, lawyers would not be able to effectively represent their clients. With attorney-client privileges, lawyers and their clients can confidently discuss the details of a legal case without fear of repercussion. Understanding the full scope of these privileges is critical to providing legal service. When the …
How Non-Work-Related Injuries Can Impact a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have an accident at work, you can still claim workers’ compensation even if you have a pre-existing health condition or prior injury sustained outside your work scope. However, non-work-related injuries can affect a workers’ compensation claim. For example, your employer or insurer may use a prior injury or pre-existing health condition to deny …
Winner of the Bader Scott Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship Announced
This year’s Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship was awarded to Rutgers Law School student Emani Miles. At Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to benefitting local, state, and nationwide communities. We offer four annual scholarships to current and incoming college students. These include the Future Lawyers of America Scholarship, the Survivor of a …
Settlement Factors in a Motorcycle Accident Case
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it makes sense to wonder how much you could win if you filed an insurance or civil claim against the liable party. After everything you have been through, you want to be sure that your efforts are going to pay off in the end. Many factors …
A Guide to Bus Accident Claims in Georgia
If you (or a loved one) were a driver, pedestrian, or passenger involved in a bus accident in Georgia, you may want to pursue compensation. In this guide to bus accident claims in Georgia, we go over the damages you could request, how to file the claim, and how a lawyer from our firm can …
The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Negligence
Although the terms medical malpractice and medical negligence are often used interchangeably, they actually have different meanings. Medical negligence refers to a healthcare provider’s inability to meet the medical standard of care while medical malpractice refers to a healthcare provider’s medical negligence itself which led to a patient’s injury or illness. Victims of medical negligence …
How Many Drinks Will Put You Over the Legal Limit in Georgia?
Some people believe having just one or two drinks means it is safe to drive. Many drivers pay little attention to their BAC levels before getting behind the wheel. However, under Georgia law, motorists are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle when blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels are at 0.08% or more. Because everybody reacts …
What Are My Rights when Stopped by the Police?
Even law-abiding citizens find themselves feeling nervous when stopped by police. In part, people may feel anxiety when interacting with law enforcement because they may not fully understand their rights when pulled over. Whether you know your rights or not, you have many rights when police decide to stop your vehicle. However, if you have …
What to Ask a Truck Accident Attorney
You may have the right to financial compensation when you have suffered devastating injuries in a commercial truck accident. However, navigating the claims process alone may be difficult. When you are still recuperating from your injuries, you may need a legal advocate on your side who can help you establish liability and recover maximum compensation …
Retroactive Pay: Everything You Need To Know
If you suffer from a disabling injury or illness that prevents you from working, you might qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. However, a substantial amount of time may pass while you cannot work and wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to approve your application and start your payments. Fortunately, you can seek …
Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your SSD Claim
If you have a disabling injury or medical condition, you’ll want to avoid common mistakes that can ruin your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Therefore, you want to ensure you complete the application process correctly, so you and your family get the payments you need as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, applying …
Can You Receive Workers’ Comp for Anxiety or Stress?
When your work responsibilities are causing you severe stress and anxiety, it can affect your mental and physical health. If stress and anxiety impact your ability to do your job and live your life normally, you may need to take some time off to recuperate. Severe, debilitating anxiety and stress may be considered a repetitive …
Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Business Trip Injuries?
When you go on a business trip, you are considered “on the clock” for the duration of the trip. So, when you suffer a work-related injury on a business trip, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, you can expect the insurance company to push back. They may argue that your injuries are …