Traumatic brain injuries can vary in severity, and symptoms can vary from patient to patient. However, one thing is for sure: a TBI can change your life forever. Many Fayetteville residents who have suffered a TBI lose the mental and physical ability to perform their...
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Injuries
What bone injuries qualify for SSD benefits?
A broken bone, amputation, or spinal injury can be devastating. A person who suffers such an injurymay be unable to work, making it difficult to pay bills and make ends meet. If a bone-related injury prevents a person from working for at least a year, it may qualify...
How do brain injuries affect victims?
Many scientists throughout the world agree that the human brain is one of the most complex systems known to man. It is crucial to human life, and we have only just begun to get an understanding of just how complex it is and how it works. But, like every other part of...
Recognizing the dangers of construction sites
Many people who walk or drive past a construction site are intimidated by the massive equipment and supplies being used, moved and installed at the site. It comes as no wonder that if an accident were to occur at a construction site, the results often leave victims...
An overview of spinal injuries
One of the most sensitive and vulnerable parts of the human body is the spine. The spinal cord contains nerves that connect from the brain to the rest of the body. Protecting the nerves are vertebrae, which are rings of bone that form the back bone or spinal column....
Spring means active people, potential for injuries
The signs of spring are all around us, and while many people embrace the change of seasons and the warmer weather that comes with it, it also means that people will be more active while enjoying their outdoor recreational activities. Whether you are into hiking,...
Navigating SSDI for work-related injury and others
The legal system can be a difficult place to navigate for Georgia residents who have not encountered it before. Making matters worse, people are often thrust into the legal system at an unexpected time and not by their own choice. This is typically the case when...
Applying for benefits for a work-related injury
Workplace injuries are unfortunately common. When the injuries are serious, Georgia residents may find themselves unable to do their jobs and may find themselves without the income they need to live their lives. Lost wages can severely impact individuals' abilities to...
What must be shown to get benefits for a musculoskeletal injury?
Many Georgia residents enjoy an active lifestyle, which may consist of a number of different hobbies and activities. It can be disheartening and painful when a person suffers an injury that not only prevents the person from continuing to engage in this active...
What benefits can victims of traumatic brain injuries receive?
There are few things more valuable to Georgia residents than their health. Accordingly, when an individual sustains a serious injury, it can have a dramatic impact in multiple phases of a person's life. One area that can be impacted in particular after an injury is a...