Disability Law

Auto Accident Deaths Were Down 8.9% in 2009

Posted on March 11, 2010
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration released motor vehicle crash statistics today that show a significant drop in deaths resulting from auto accidents. The report can be found by clicking HERE. The NHTSA estimated that 33,963 people died in car and truck wrecks in 2009 which is down 8...

I Was In A Car Accident: What About All These Medical Bills?

Posted on March 01, 2010
This past week, my law office settled a case at trial in which our client had very significant medical bills. Medical bills and what to do with them present an interesting topic of discussion. When somebody is injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, they often incur medical bills from various medical providers...

The Rolling Thunder is Coming to Douglas County. Please drive safely, slow down, and avoid car accidents.

Posted on February 28, 2010
Please remember to watch your speed in Douglas County. For the next three months, dedicated law enforcement officers will be ticketing and arresting high-risk drivers throughout Douglas County. These officers, working as part of the Georgia Governor?s Office of Highway Safety Rolling Thunder Taskforce, form a specialized traffic enforcement unit designed to help communities combat their abnormally high occurrences of traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities on local highways...

Douglas County Attorney Jack Clay Introduces Congressman Bob Barr at Luncheon

Posted on February 27, 2010
On February 23, 2010, Jack Clay introduced former Congressman Bob Barr at the West Metro Trial Lawyers Association luncheon in Douglasville, Georgia. Mr. Barr spoke about political issues in Georgia and in Washington, D.C. The meeting was well attended by local attorneys and judges...

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We Are Pleased To Announce That Attorney K. Jason Bice Has Joined Our Law Firm

Posted on February 19, 2010
About Jason Bice Jason is a native of Ragland, Alabama. He served in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from Jacksonville State University. Before attending law school, Jason worked as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America and worked as a Pharmaceutical and Marketing Representative...

It's Snowing: Statistics Show Most Car Accidents Happen Close to Home

Posted on February 12, 2010
Snow is in the forecast for today. Many school kids become ecstatic with the thoughts of a snow day with no school. Many parents also feel elation of a no work day because of the weather. Many people in the area enjoy a change of the dreary scenery this time of year...

Douglasville Attorney Jack Clay Introduces Justice David Nahmias of the Georgia Supreme Court at the West Metro Trial Lawyers' Association Luncheon

Posted on February 01, 2010
On Friday, January 29, 2010, Douglasville attorney Jack Clay spoke and introduced Justice David Nahmias to a crowd of fellow lawyers and local judges. Jack Clay was named as the first Chairman of the West Metro Trial Lawyers Association (WMTLA) in June of 2009...

Head-On Collision in Atlanta, Georgia Reminds Drivers of the Dangers of Road Debris and How to Avoid an Injury Crash

Posted on November 20, 2009
Yesterday on Holcomb Bridge Road in Atlanta, Georgia, a man was killed in a head-on collision after his car crossed the center line and struck another vehicle. A mother and four small children in the other vehicle were also injured and a third car was struck by debris from the initial wreck...

When Accidents Happen: Recalls Can Cause Serious Injuries in Atlanta, Georgia

Posted on November 17, 2009
Every so often I will catch an article that discusses product liability disputes and product recall lists. While my Douglasville law firm primarily handles workers' compensation and personal injury cases, I find that this information can be helpful, as sometimes it may offer explanation for the causes of car accidents, truck wrecks, serious injuries or even wrongful deaths...

Car Accident Attorney in Douglasville, Georgia Reminds Drivers to "Move Over" and Avoid Injury Wrecks

Posted on November 12, 2009
If you are a Douglas County resident, perhaps you noticed an increase in law enforcement presence this week. It seems as though during a holiday week or weekend, local police are making sure to keep a close eye on drivers. Rest assured it is for everyone's safety...

6 Causes of Auto Accidents & Truck Wrecks

Posted on November 10, 2009
As an auto accident attorney in Douglasville, it is hard not to think about car wrecks and truck accidents on a rainy day such as today. Many of the cases that my office handles involve car accidents that occurred due to poor weather conditions and other factors...

New Rules for Large Truck Brakes Will Lessen Accidents & Ease the Minds of Georgia Drivers

Posted on November 04, 2009
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a rule for large truck drivers. The rule establishes new standards for braking distances and improves the stopping distance for truck drivers by 30 percent. This is good news for frequent highway drivers who may feel hesitant near 18-wheeler truck drivers...

Douglasville Chili Cook Off a Success

Posted on November 02, 2009
Last Friday night, despite the rainy and chilly weather, my office set-up our booth at the annual downtown Douglasville, Georgia chili cook off. We had decided our "theme" would be fall-related, and we included a few scarecrows, leaf arrangements, and even Christmas lights to make our booth stand out...

Death Benefits Under Georgia Workers' Compensation: When The Unthinkable Happens

Posted on October 29, 2009
Death is a subject that most people do not want to discuss. Sometimes they don't have a choice. Every so often, I am reminded of the gravity involved when a family member dies in an on-the-job accident. I was reminded again recently as I sat in my office discussing the death of a loved one with a new client...

New Letter of Interpretation Released by OSHA Requires Workers to Wear Safety Apparel

Posted on October 28, 2009
As a workers' compensation attorney in Georgia, I have handled numerous on-the-job injury cases in which a construction worker has been involved in some sort of disabling accident while out in the field, whether it be on a job site or as a road worker...

Visit Our FaceBook Page!

Posted on October 28, 2009
The Law Office of Jack Clay now has a FaceBook page which can be seen by clicking below: Click HERE to see our law firm FaceBook page.

Our Douglasville Injury Law Firm Gets Into the Fall Spirit This Week

Posted on October 26, 2009
I have mentioned this week about the upcoming chili cook off in downtown Douglasville, Georgia as well as blogged about safety precautions for the upcoming Halloween weekend. I wanted to take a moment to show some pictures of our law office lobby decorated in celebration...

Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll County Residents: Plan Your Halloween Routes In Advance To Avoid Damage Caused by Recent Flooding

Posted on October 26, 2009
It is that time of year again when everyone is preparing for Halloween festivities. This year, however, may prove to be a bit more challenging due to the recent flooding and the roads that remain closed or otherwise damaged in Douglasville, Hiram, Carrollton, and other surrounding cities...

Annual Downtown Douglasville, Georgia Chili Cook-Off Moved to a New Date

Posted on October 22, 2009
This year, my office has decided to participate in the annual chili cook-off held in O'Neal Plaza in downtown Douglasville. The event is hosted by the Cultural Arts Council. The date for the cook-off has been moved due to unexpected weather changes. The cook-off will now be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2009...

The Top Ten Most Common Workplace Injuries

Posted on October 20, 2009
I have blogged before about the most dangerous jobs and what to do if you are hurt on the job. Workplace accidents happen every day and sometimes in the most unexpected of ways. In fact, researchers have developed a Workplace Safety Index that lists the most common ways an on the job injury can occur...

Workers' Compensation CLE Seminar

Posted on October 20, 2009
Last week, I attended a workers' compensation seminar in St. Simon's Island, Georgia. The seminar, sponsored by ICLE and Workers' Compensation Law State Bar of Georgia, was attended by many work comp attorneys and hosted several activities over the three day event...

West Metro Trial Lawyers? Association Hosts Booth at the Paulding County Public Safety Appreciation & Family Festival

Posted on October 19, 2009
As some of you may recall, I was recently named Chairman of the West Metro Trial Lawyers Association, the local Georgia Trial Lawyers Association group covering Douglas & Paulding Counties. On Saturday, October 10 we hosted a booth at the first annual Public Safety Appreciation Day in Paulding County, Georgia...

Graphic Car Accident PSA Reminds Atlanta Drivers of the Dangers of 'Texting While Driving'

Posted on August 28, 2009
As technology continues to advance and make information available at our fingertips, fewer and fewer drivers see the harm in using cell phones while driving. The reality is that this action can have dangerous consequences. Recently, a British public service announcement (PSA) was released on the internet...

When car accidents lead to product liability claims against the auto manufacturers. What are we learning from the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies?

Posted on August 11, 2009
An interesting story appeared in the Daily Report today outlining the fallout of the bailout of Chrysler and GM. There is a debate as to whether or not victims injured due to manufacturing and design product liability defects can maintain their existing lawsuits or bring new lawsuits against Chrysler and GM to the bankruptcy...

Spotlight: Coweta County, Georgia Justice Center Located Southwest of Atlanta, Georgia in Newnan, Georgia

Posted on July 13, 2009
Last week I visited the Coweta County Justice Center while working on a car accident case. The Justice Center was built in early 2006 and houses Coweta County Superior Court, Coweta County State Court, and the offices of the clerks for these courts. The Center also contains offices for the Solicitor-General and District Attorney of Coweta County...

Fatal Crash and Numerous Traffic Violations During Holiday Weekend In Douglas County, GA and Carroll County, GA Remind Drivers To Take Care To Avoid Auto Accidents and Injuries

Posted on July 07, 2009
Last Friday, a Douglasville man was killed in a car accident on I-20 near Lee Road when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a median, according to the Georgia State Patrol. This is only one of the many traffic-related incidents that occurred over the holiday weekend in the Douglas County and Carroll County areas...

Thank You for A Successful Kick-Off Event for the West Metro TLA

Posted on July 02, 2009
Members of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association recently met at Sam and Roscos in Douglasville, Georgia for a kick-off event for the new West Metro TLA. I am happy to say that I have agreed to be the first Chairman of this group which covers the Douglas County and Paulding County areas...

I Have Been Chosen As The First Chairman of the West Metro Trial Lawyers Assocication

Posted on June 23, 2009
The West Metro Trial Lawyers Association, a new group within the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, will have its kick-off reception and party this Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00. The group will encompass the legal communities of Douglas County and Paulding County...

Effort to Limit I-20 18 Wheeler Tractor Trailer & Large Truck Accidents West of Atlanta Underway

Posted on June 19, 2009
I have noticed an increase in law enforcement officers patrolling Interstate 20 after reading that Motor Carrier Compliance Officers were beefing-up efforts to make people aware of 18 wheelers. They are calling it G-TACT which stands for Georgia Targeting Aggressive Cars and Trucks...

Governor Sonny Perdue Visited Douglas County Yesterday to Sign New Victiims' Rights Laws

Posted on April 30, 2009
Across the street from our office yesterday at the Douglas County Courthouse, Governor Sonny Perdue signed two new laws. The first law allows crime victims to testify by video or audio in the sentencing phase of a defendant's trial. This is meant to spare them emotional pain and agony of having to take the witness stand...

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