The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has mandates in place against fatigued driving, limiting how long truckers can drive in one period. Truck driver fatigue contributes to numerous collisions because it: Encourages speeding. A motorist may drive faster than usual to make it home sooner. Slows a driver’s reflexes. When exhausted, a driver may …
People are fond of saying that there are no bad dogs—only bad dog owners. If that is true, why is there breed-specific legislation outlawing the ownership of some breeds? Certain dog breeds are often identified as more dangerous by insurance companies, which continues to affect policy pricing and coverage. Some homeowner’s insurance providers have included …
Not all truck accident cases are the same, and not all truck accident settlement processes and timelines are the same, either. While more straightforward cases could be resolved in a few months, more complicated cases involving serious injuries and negligent parties can take more time. Having a truck accident lawyer can help you navigate the …
Personal injury protection or PIP insurance is one of the basic coverages offered by car insurance providers. It helps pay for the expenses you accrue because of your injuries after an auto accident. But besides knowing what personal injury protection is, here are some other facts you might want to learn about PIP and how …
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 …
Injuries in the workplace can be devastating, leading to the loss of a career. One person who knows that experience intimately is Gilbert Bowman Bradham, Jr. Winner of our Bader Scott Workers’ Compensation Scholarship, Bradham wrote about two instances in which he had to seek litigation for the compensation he earned on the job. In …
Imagine suffering a serious traumatic brain injury just before your high school graduation, leading to months of physical recovery, multiple surgeries, and the withdrawal of your college acceptance. For Lauren Koops, this was a reality in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, Koops continues to charge forward through her recovery and has …
When Samra Cordic graduated from college, she was unsure about her future outside of a vague hope for entering law school one day. While applying for her first post-college job in the audit field, she was introduced to a man who would become her mentor: Roberto. In her winning essay for the Bader Scott Future …
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 …
Meet Luis Scott! 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 …
Hello, 2021! For most people, this is a time where you start to get tired of certain habits or want to start a new routine. The question is, does a New Year’s Resolution even work? Keep reading for some tips on how to stick to your goals for real this time! Studies show that you are …
No one is prepared for the unexpected. When something tragic happens to you, like getting severely injured on the job, it is common to feel hopeless. Let us help you see light at the end of the tunnel. Take it from one of our clients, we will not only treat you with respect, but do …
We hope that this holiday season touches your heart in a joyful way. Bader Scott Injury Lawyers wishes you peace, love and prosperity in the upcoming new year.
We know how stressful it is getting injured in an accident and wondering if you’ll be fired from your job. Well, guess what? The law says they cannot fire you, although the reality is that many companies will look for any reason to let you go. If this has happened to you, know that you …
We are proud to announce that Bader Scott won the Outstanding Diversity in an Organization Award in the 2020 Atlanta Business Chronicle Diversity and Inclusion Awards. “One of our Core Values is Respect Without Exception, which sets the expectation that we are and always will be a diverse and inclusive organization,” said Seth Bader, founder …
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 …
The holiday season is all about giving, and although this year’s winter will be quite different than the merry and inclusive season we all know and love, here are 4 tips on how to give back to your community while in the middle of a pandemic. Donate to your favorite organization! Donating doesn’t have to …
Bader Scott is excited to announce Wayde Friez as the first official Chief Financial Officer (CFO), other than Luis Scott 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 Luis Scott 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 …
