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So You Were Hurt On The Job… Now What?

When you get hurt on the job, the last thing you may think to be worried about is not being treated fairly. Let’s face it, your number one concern is getting the treatment you need as quickly as possible with the least amount of hassle from your boss and your co-workers. However, although some employers…

August 10, 2022

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Why Should You Hire A Work Injury Lawyer?

When you’ve been hurt at work, a lot of people believe they should just let their employer handle the medical treatment. I often hear “I thought they’d take care of me,” and “My boss said to send him the bill.” Many people believe that being a good employee means their employer or their insurance company…

August 3, 2022

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Get More Information From An ECM Or EDR After A Truck Crash

An electronic control module or event data recorder can give you more information after you’re involved in an automobile crash with a large truck. In many cases, trucking companies do use these devices, also colloquially known as black boxes, to keep track of their drivers’ actions. The black boxes are helpful because they record things…

June 13, 2022

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McArthur Tradition Of Excellence

Katherine L. McArthur, founder and owner of the McArthur Law Firm, is the recipient of the Tradition of Excellence Award for Plaintiff’s practice for the State Bar of Georgia. Kathy has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia practicing on the Plaintiff’s side for nearly 42 years.  She unintentionally, but innately, blazed the…

June 7, 2022

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Federal Rules Could Soon Help Prevent Big Rigs From Speeding

There are many reasons that crashes involving big commercial trucks occur. Sometimes, weather or issues with the road causes a crash. Occasionally, maintenance issues with the big rig itself or problems with how a company loaded the trailer will cause the crash. Other times, it is a decision made by the truck driver that causes…

May 12, 2022

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BOLD GROUP And Women In Unity Hold A Joint Luncheon

Kathy McArthur, a member of Macon’s Women in Unity group, attended a Business Owners Leading and Developing (BOLD GROUP) and Women In Unity joint luncheon to further their work and efforts in our community. These two groups are dedicated to crossing the racial and cultural gaps in our communities and creating positive change in Macon….

April 26, 2022

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Why Do We Use Semi-Trucks And Not Trains?

The United States certainly uses both semitrucks and trains to move goods across the country. However, anyone who spends a significant amount of time on the interstate will come away feeling like there are far too many semi trucks and not nearly as many trains. After all, trains can carry much more in the way…

April 11, 2022

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Who Can Be Liable For A Truck Accident?

Truck accidents in Georgia result in some of the most devastating injuries on the road. When the rate of truck accident fatalities is at a 30 year high, it is important to know who is actually liable for the consequences of a truck accident. When someone else’s reckless or negligence causes a truck accident, you…

March 21, 2022

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New Technology Could Reduce The Likelihood Of Truck Crashes

Truck crashes are extremely dangerous. Large trucks are often thousands of pounds heavier than the vehicles around them, so a crash is likely to damage other vehicles badly and potentially even crush the people inside them. Studies have been looking into ways to reduce the damage caused by these crashes, and one has determined that…

March 10, 2022

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How Do Medical Bills Get Paid In A Personal Injury Case

One of the primary concerns that many people encounter after suffering a personal injury, for instance being injured in a car wreck, is how will the medical bills be paid. It can be common for people to think that if an accident was not their fault, then the at-fault party’s insurance should pay for the…

March 2, 2022

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