Cobb County Injury Lawyer | Auto accidents involving cell phones

Cobb County has over 600,000 residents. The population of Cobb County is even more than some of the largest cities in the South. It also has some of the most dangerous intersections in the state. If you are driving around in rush hour you are well aware that you have a lot of company, and they all seem to be in a hurry. Additionally, with the advent of the cell phone there are many drivers on the road who are dividing their attention between driving and carrying on a conversation on their phone.

A few months ago I came up to a red light on Johnson Ferry road and stopped. I looked up and a woman came barreling through the red light at full speed, obviously having a very intense conversation on her cell phone and clearly oblivious to the fact that her light had turned red long before she reached the intersection. Fortunately nobody else was yet in the intersection and a potentially serious high-speed accident was avoided. With so many drivers, so many dangerous intersections and so many folks talking and driving at the same time, drivers in Cob County need to be careful.

If you or a loved one is involved in a car wreck in Cobb County you need an experienced Cobb County car wreck attorney to help you protect your rights. A Cobb County attorney familiar with auto accidents will have experience with Cobb County doctors, judges, and adjusters who will be involved in getting the medical care and subsequent legal justice you deserve from your car wreck case.

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Marietta, Georgia | Rome, Georgia | Chatsworth, Georgia | Dalton, Georgia | Cumming, Georgia

HOW LONG AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM MY DOCTOR WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY WORK COMP SETTLEMENT CHECK?

Another popular question I receive is "How long after being released from the doctor will I it take to receive my work comp settlement check?" Please note. Settlement in a Georgia Workers' Compensation case is completely voluntary. Both sides have to agree. There is no judge who has the power to "order"an insurance to pay you any amount of money to settle your case. There is no jury in a Georgia Work Comp. case.

The quick answer is, "it depends.” Many cases never settle. When that happens, the insurance company is on the hook to you for your medical care for life. And, depending on how serious your injury is, for your indemnity benefits (weekly checks) for up to 400 weeks (or for life if your case is deemed catastrophic).

Some states (like Florida) basically pay you your impairment rating after you are released from the doctor and close your case. Fortunately, that is not the way it works in Georgia. Many times, an injured worker will call me and say, "I don't think the doctor is on my side.” He keeps wanting to release me, but I'm still having problems. It's like the doctor doesn't want to listen to me.

If your doctor is threatening to release you and you are still having problems, or if you are coming to the end of your doctor's treatment plan, call a lawyer and find out what ,your rights are.

My experience is that the insurance company will try to settle with you for much less than the full value of your claim. If you feel like you are not being treated fairly by the insurance company, call the Keener Law Firm for a free, confidential case evaluation, we only help injured people and their families. The Keener Law Firm does not represent insurance companies.

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Marietta, Georgia | Rome, Georgia | Chatsworth, Georgia | Dalton, Georgia | Cumming, Georgia

HOW CAN I CHECK MY WORKERS COMP CASE IN GA?

Some times I receive a phone call asking "How can I check my workers compensation case in Georgia.” The Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation is a government run agency designed to process claims of injured workers. They are basically the repository where all forms are filed. They do not represent you, they do not help you.

The only information the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation has on you relates to what has been filed with them. For example, when a claim first starts off, there will be w form WC1 filed. If you change doctors with consent or have a hearing filed, they will have those forms on file as well. When your claim is closed, they will also have that information on file. Nobody at the Georgia State Board of Workers Comp will have any information about your medical care or other details about your case. Mostly it is up to you or your lawyer to inform you on what is going on with your workers comp case.

Some insurance companies will have a "nurse case manager" assigned to your case. However, please do not think they are on your side. They are paid by the insurance company and have one goal in mind; saving money for the insurance company. That is not the most important issue. The most important issue is getting you as well as possible after a job injury. The insurance company will not tell you all thebenefits you are entitled to. They will not tell you about your impairment rating, your right to change doctors, your entitlement to a treatment plan just to name a few. You have one body to last you the rest of your life.

If you have suffered a serious job injury, you need to protect your future ability to earn money. I strongly encourage you to seek legal help. The Keener Law Firm has nearly 20 years of experience representing injured workers. Call for a free case evaluation today. Even if you don't hire us, I encourage you to hire someone to represent you through the difficult area of the law known as Workers' Compensation.

Actively serving:

Marietta, Georgia | Rome, Georgia | Chatsworth, Georgia | Dalton, Georgia | Cumming, Georgia