Determining fault is one of the most important factors in helping injured crash victims get compensation for their losses. In left-hand turn car accidents, however, it can be challenging to sort out who’s to blame. Laws regarding left-hand turns at intersections can be complex. Depending on the circumstances, both the…
When you think of car accidents, you typically imagine a physical collision between two or more vehicles. Sometimes, however, a vehicle causes an accident without hitting any other vehicles – and then leaves the scene. They’re known as phantom drivers, and these types of incidents are sometimes referred to as…
If you’ve been injured or have become ill on the job, you know how important it is to avoid doing anything that might jeopardize your potential workers’ compensation claim. Generally, that means you’re not working and avoiding other strenuous activities. But what if you have two jobs, or there’s another…
It may not be highlighted in new employee orientation, but almost all employed workers in Georgia are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Most businesses are required by law to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage to protect their employees. Businesses that disregard the requirement can face serious consequences. Workers’ compensation is…
The rules governing workers’ compensation benefits are so complicated that people are often confused about how long they have to be out of work before they can get benefits. The simple answer: seven days. Also, if you’re going to miss seven or more days of work, your employer must notify…
Our law firm was thrilled to see the talent, creativity and dedication among those who applied for our 2020 scholarship awards. We received many well-researched and thoughtful entries from high school, college and graduate students from throughout the country. The attorneys of R. Alan Cleveland, LLC, had asked students to…
Many injured workers in Athens, and in Georgia are surprised to learn that, in Georgia, your employer can fire you after you have filed for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp is a state-administered program, and each state’s laws are different. Allowing employers to terminate injured workers is not the norm….
If you’ve been injured at work or suffered an occupational illness, you could be eligible to claim Georgia workers’ compensation benefits. In most cases, your employer pays premiums for an insurance policy to cover work-related injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, if you don’t notify your employer and begin the workers’ comp…
Would you like a shot at securing college scholarship funds while addressing the important issue of traffic safety? Here is your chance! R. Alan Cleveland, LLC has put a total of $1,750 on the line in a scholarship competition to help students pay college expenses. The firm will award the…
Obtaining a police report after a car accident in Georgia is important. A police crash report will outline how the accident happened and point to who was at fault. That information will play a role in your accident claim as you establish that another driver caused your crash due to…