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Posted March 14, 2018

Will Disability Cover Chronic Knee Or Back Pain?

Receiving SSDI benefits for chronic knee or back pain may be challenging due to the large number of people who suffer from these types of pain. With the large volume of applications regarding knee and back pain that the SSA receives, it’s important to be diligent in the process of applying. If you are eligible […]

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Posted February 23, 2018

Keeping Your Dog Safe While Driving

Many people these days take their dogs with them on car trips. They can certainly keep you company while you are on the road. However, it is important to keep your furry family member safe to reduce the risk of accident. At Hickey & Turim, we have heard of a number of car accidents that […]

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Posted February 21, 2018

Fatal Car Accidents on the Rise in Georgia

The State of Georgia is known for many wonderful things, including its peaches and diverse musical heritage. Unfortunately, it’s also becoming known for something far less positive, and that’s the sharp increase in fatal car accidents on its roads, reports 13WMAZ News. In 2017 alone, the Georgia Department of Transportation logged 1,534 traffic fatalities. That’s […]

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Posted February 21, 2018

Wage & Hour Law Update

In March 2014, President Obama directed the DOL to “modernize and streamline” the DOL’s so called “white collar” overtime exemption regulations. The proposed changes were designed to impact the scope of the executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The proposed changes, once enacted, would have broadened […]

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Posted February 21, 2018

Steps to Take After an Uber Accident

If you are the victim of an Uber car collision, seeking the counsel of a car accident attorney may be a top priority for you. Ridesharing is a common choice for many who are trying to get where they need to go; whether for leisure or as a reliable source of transportation for work. Unfortunately, […]

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Posted February 21, 2018

Trial vs. Mediation in Personal Injury Cases

Personal injury law cases are defined as “legal disputes that arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else might be legally responsible for that harm.”  There are many routes one can take to legally address any kind of personal injury. Filing for a court proceeding is one option, which […]

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Posted January 26, 2018

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident

Riding a bicycle around can be a lot of fun and provide great exercise. However, accidents involving bicycles occur every day. Even if you super careful yourself, it doesn’t mean other motorists on the road will be. Being in a bicycle crash can be incredibly frightening, but it’s important to remain calm and take the […]

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Posted January 21, 2018

Why Cheating on Your Taxes Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Case

Persons who have been seriously injured in a car accident or some other injury caused by the negligence of others are entitled to three types of financial damages:  The cost of past and future medical care.  Past and future loss of income.  Past and future pain and suffering. Demonstrating lost income necessarily involves producing past […]

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Posted January 17, 2018

Are Most Truck Accidents Caused By Driver Error?

There are thousands of accidents involving commercial trucks every year. These trucks are bigger and more powerful than standard vehicles, so they are more likely to cause severe injuries and fatalities during crashes. While some truck accidents are due to poor weather conditions or bad roads, a large percentage of them are caused by driver […]

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Posted January 15, 2018

What You Should Know About Invisible Injuries

An invisible work injury can occur when a person uses their body for repetition when at work. This can include: pre-existing conditions, psychological injuries and physical injuries. A person may be unable to fulfill the requirements of their job if an injury is left untreated. It can be easy for an invisible work injury to […]

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