Air Bag Victim Settles for Undisclosed Amount
Kristy Williams, Georgia college student, was almost killed when a metal piece flew out of an air bag in her 2001 Honda Civic. Honda and Williams settled for an amount that cannot be disclosed as a condition of their settlement agreement. Flying shrapnel severed her neck artery. According to the article on ClaimsJournal.com, she was in intensive care for two weeks, required several surgeries and suffered strokes. For the full article from ClaimsJournal.com, click the link below:
Air Bag Victim Settles for Undisclosed Amount
Doctors Awarded 12 million in Lawsuit
Yes. You read the headline right. Two Scottsdale doctors were awarded 12 million dollars in a lawsuit they filed according to ClaimsJournal.Com. The suit was a defamation case. Reportedly, a former patient of the doctors had posted information on the internet that the jury found to be untrue. The doctors’ lawyers successfully argued that the internet postings damaged their practice. This is a good case study to show that you have to use wisdom about what you post on the internet least you find yourself being sued for defamation. Here is the link to the full article: http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/west/2011/12/19/197169.htm
Attorney Gary Bacon to Participate In New Workers Compensation Teleconferencing
Attorney Gary Bacon to Participate In New State Board of Workers Compensation Teleconferencing
On November 8, 2011, the State Board of Workers Compensation will begin a new era of Video Conferencing for Appeals to the State Board of Workers Compensation. The new system, which was promised by Chairman, Richard Thompson, of the State Board of Workers Compensation, will allow attorneys to argue their cases before the State Board of Workers Compensation, located in Atlanta, Georgia from the State Board Offices in Albany, Georgia or Savannah, Georgia.
This means an attorney representing the claimant or employer could be in the Savannah office arguing an appeal to the three member State Board in Atlanta. The opposing counsel could be in Albany, Savannah or Atlanta arguing the case at the same time.
This promises to be a great savings of time and cost for the attorneys and their clients who incur the cost of travel, lodging and other expenses if they reside in areas of Georgia outside of Atlanta.
On November 8, 2011, Attorney Gary A. Bacon, will be one of the first attorneys in Georgia to participate in the first of day of video teleconferencing before the State Board of Workers Compensation.
He will be arguing a Workers Compensation Appeal in Savannah, Georgia, which will transmitted by video conference to Atlanta where the State Board of Workers Compensation members will be hearing the arguments and fielding appropriate questions.
The State Board of Workers Compensation, which hears appeals from the decisions of the Administrative Law Judges, consists of three Judges, Chairman Richard Thompson, Judge Warren Massey, and Judge Stephen Farrow.
Bacon said “This is a great opportunity. It shows the forward thinking by the Chairman of the State Board, Judge Richard Thompson and the team at the State Board. Over the years, it will be a great saving of time and cost to both the claimants and employers of this state.”
For more information, contact Gary A. Bacon at 912 882-7322 or 912 545-9009.
Why you need a Will.
Part of preparation for life and death as a responsible adult is to have prepared for you a will and other estate planning documents. This should be done no matter what your income level is. A will can streamline the affairs of your life after you pass away. Avoiding this planning is shifting responsibility and burdens to your heirs that they should not have to bear. If you estate is more involved or if you want to avoid probate, you should consider a Living Revocable Trust and a will. This could keep your estate private and accomplish getting your assets to the heirs you want to receive them. For legal representation with your probate, will, power of attorney, and living trust matters. You can have the benefit of 28 years proven experience in the field of Probate Law. Call 912 882-7322 today for an appointment.
Hiring an attorney for a traffic ticket?
We have counseled and helped many clients throughout the years by representing them in criminal infractions known as traffic tickets. I wanted to write this article to explore some questions most people have and show the benefits of hiring an attorney that represents clients in traffic ticket cases.
Many people pay the fine and move on with their life. However, certain charges on your license can ultimately lead to suspension of your driver’s license. Attorney’s can assist you in petitioning the court to help with these charges.
Also, if you are a non-resident of the place in which the traffic citation was issued, many times an attorney can take your place in court saving you the cost of appearing personally. An example would be that I have represented out-of-state clients that were traveling through Georgia on I-95 and happened to get pulled over and were issued a citation. I appeared in court on their behalf to represent their interests here locally.
If you have received a traffic ticket and would like to discuss representation – give me a call today at (912) 882-7322.
