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Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Georgia
Every year, thousands of people across Georgia are injured or killed in crashes involving commercial trucks. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, large trucks are involved in a fairly sizable share of fatal highway crashes (14% in 2021), and the consequences for everyone involved are often devastating. (GOHS) For drivers, passengers, and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation FAQs: What Warner Robins Workers Need to Know
If you’ve been injured on the job in Warner Robins, Georgia, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, employees aren’t always sure where to start. Understanding the basics of workers’ compensation can help you protect your rights and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you work in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, retail, or another common… Read More »
Fatal Truck Accidents in Georgia: What Families Need to Know
Nothing hurts as much as losing a loved one, but the pain can feel compounded when the loss is due to the negligence of others. Take, for instance, the devastating experience of losing someone in a fatal trucking accident. Such a tragedy not only leads to grief, but it also forces you to navigate… Read More »
BWH’s Team Won a Client $27 Million After a Major Car Wreck
When a commercial box truck ran an elderly woman off the road and caused extensive personal injury, BWH’s Steven McNeel fought to win her a $27 million verdict. Illegal Maneuvers on U.S. Route 129 One day in 2020, while traveling along U.S. Route 129 in Middle Georgia, an 83-year-old woman was forced off the… Read More »
Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a Wreck?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident recently and are now facing injury, medical bills, auto repairs, lost wages, or insurance disputes, it’s wise to reach out to a skilled car accident lawyer and share the details of your situation. Based on the information provided, an attorney can determine if you have grounds… Read More »
A Bad Fall at Work Led to a Fight for Workers’ Compensation
A young employee in Houston County, GA, fell from a ladder while on the job. The evidence indicated that he was intoxicated with THC at the time of the fall, but BWH’s Jed Hill proved that the evidence was not what it seemed. Falling at the Jobsite The young man was on a ladder… Read More »
How to Handle a Car Accident Injury in Georgia
It only takes a few seconds for a car accident to change your life. One moment you’re driving to the grocery store or home from work—the next, you’re in serious pain from your injuries and juggling medical bills, missed work, insurance agents, and too much uncertainty about your health and finances. If you’ve been… Read More »
BWH Put Up a Long Fight for Dependency Benefits
On the third day of working for his new employer, an employee lost his life as he was reaching the premises of the business. The insurance company denied dependency benefits for his family, but Steve Welsh of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill put up a long fight to get them the coverage they were entitled… Read More »
What Is Considered Distracted Driving?
Over the years, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of preventable auto accidents. Despite ongoing public awareness campaigns and stricter crackdowns on violators, too many drivers still take their attention off the road, resulting in devastating consequences. In Middle Georgia, distracted driving contributes to serious injuries, long-term medical complications, and even… Read More »
How BWH Protected a Truck Driver’s Dependents and His Dignity
A truck driver lost his life when he was struck by a moving vehicle on a Georgia highway. When the insurance company denied dependency benefits for his family, Steve Welsh of Buzzell, Welsh & Hill stepped in to get them the compensation they deserved. Tragedy Struck in South Bibb County While en route on… Read More »