Recent Blog Posts
On-the-Job Truck Accident: Personal Injury or Workers’ Comp?
An injury from a truck accident at work can occur at any second. One minute, you’re driving your delivery route, hauling freight, or running a work errand. The next, you’ve been injured in an accident. Now you’re dealing with medical bills, missed paychecks, a recovery plan, and a lot of uncertainty. If any of… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety Middle Georgia: Tips to Staying Safe on the Road
In Maggie Fitzgerald’s recent 13WMAZ article, she explains how an accident on Eisenhower Parkway on May 10 led Michael Keith Miles to become the 77th pedestrian killed in Macon-Bibb County since 2020. With seventy-seven lives lost in a five-year period in a single county, it’s crucial to recognize this as a public safety crisis… Read More »
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Georgia Truck Accident?
When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences are usually severe. Because of the sheer size and weight of an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, tractor-trailer or any commercial truck, it’s the smaller vehicle that will bear the brunt of the impact. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in… Read More »
When Should Workers in Houston County Apply for Workers’ Comp?
If you’ve been injured on the job in Houston County, one of the most important things you can do for your workers’ compensation case is to act quickly. Georgia’s workers’ compensation system has strict deadlines, and missing them, even by a short time, can jeopardize your ability to receive the benefits you’re entitled to…. Read More »
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 »
BWH Partner Steven McNeel Elected to Georgia State Senate
Buzzell, Welsh & Hill is proud to congratulate our partner, Steven McNeel, on his election to the Georgia State Senate. Steven will represent Georgia’s 18th Senate District, which includes Crawford, Monroe, Peach, and Upson counties, along with portions of Bibb and Houston counties. Throughout his legal career, Steven has been a strong advocate for… Read More »