Health care workers face a strong risk of getting infected with contagious issues whenever epidemics or seasonal illnesses make their way through an area. Matters become even worse if health care professionals face understaffing issues relative to the demand and do...
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How does drowsy driving impact the safety of roads?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Dec 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Decisions that drivers in Georgia make impact road safety every day. If drivers decide to get behind the wheel while tired, it can impact the safety of everyone. Unfortunately, some mistakenly think drowsy driving is not a risk. Today, we will discuss how dangerous it...
A Look at the effectiveness of the Hands-free law
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated that there was a 2.3 percent drop in the number of tragic deaths caused by vehicle crashes in the year 2018 from the 1540 deaths recorded in 2017. It was by far the most significant drop recorded...
How distracting is eating while driving?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you have been involved in a car accident in Jonesboro in which fault for the accident is immediately apparent, your first thoughts may be how could a responsible driver operate their vehicle so recklessly? Like most, you probably assume that no one gets behind the...
2019 improvements to Georgia workers’ compensation laws
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Workers' compensation can be challenging to navigate. It requires lots of documentation and following of protocol to ensure you receive the benefits to which you are entitled. It takes much patience to go through the process, especially while you are recovering from...
What are factors in motorcycle crashes?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Oct 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Motorcycle riders face greater risk of injury due to the fact that motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles on Georgia roads, and also because motorcyclists are openly exposed to the outside elements, meaning that they bear the brunt of a collision more directly...
Don’t make these mistakes after suffering a work injury
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Workers’ compensation is a safety net. If you become injured while doing your job, workers’ comp can provide supplemental income to help you through the tough times. The rules do not always make it easy to get these benefits, however. One misstep can have serious...
Auto accidents: Do you know what to do if you’re hit?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Crashes happen in the United States every day. There is a chance that you could be involved in one and face the pain and frustration that comes with it.Since it's possible for anyone to get into a crash, it's a good idea to know what to do if you are involved in one....
Safety tips for pedestrians and drivers
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re driving, walking or running, it’s important to stay safe. As a pedestrian, you must be on the lookout for reckless and impatient drivers. As a driver, you must be on the lookout for unfocused and distracted pedestrians. You never know who’s not going to...
Can I be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
On Behalf of Skibiel Law | Jun 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
When someone sustains an injury at work, it is common for them to worry about how their employer will react to them filing a workers’ compensation claim. They might fear getting fired, having their hours cut, or losing their employer’s respect. Add this...
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