Catastrophic Injury

Cranes are common machines used to help construction workers or companies get their jobs done a lot easier and quicker. When a construction crew needs to lift or move a heavy object to a higher or lower area, a crane is typically used. Although this is beneficial to construction employees and businesses, crane accidents can…

Following a spinal cord injury (SCI), patients and their families must be vigilant for complications. SCIs can significantly impact mobility and overall health, often requiring ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and lifestyle adjustments. However, inadequate care by hospital staff can worsen the patient’s condition, potentially leading to severe complications such as sepsis. Effective management…

Catastrophic injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on individuals, dramatically altering their lifestyle. From the physical and emotional toll to the long-term lifestyle adjustments, and the rehabilitation process, these injuries pose numerous challenges that demand attention and support. What are examples of common catastrophic injuries? Catastrophic injuries often result in permanent disabilities. To…

While most structures stand the test of time and remain upright for decades, some collapse without warning, causing severe injury to anyone in or near the building. In September 2020, part of a parking structure collapsed in Midtown Atlanta, injuring numerous people. One worker was trapped under the collapsed portion, and rescuers deployed inflatable pillows…

In a bizarre accident, an employee at a Home Depot in Roswell, Georgia was impaled by a crowbar. The excellent news is that she survived the incident and was sent to WellStar North Fulton Hospital for surgery. She is listed in stable condition. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the employee “was standing on a forklift…

Some of the most tragic and terrifying catastrophes in the United States involved building and structural collapses. When engineering goes wrong, whether through negligence or improper design, lives can be lost and destruction can be immeasurable. From bridges to skyscrapers to apartment buildings, when a construction company or engineer takes shortcuts or fails to perform…

Construction sites are one of the most dangerous places to work in Georgia and across the United States. It’s not surprising that so many injuries occur as heavy machinery, complex vehicles, and other hazards like nail guns, large equipment, and elevated work areas are plentiful on most worksites.  Unfortunately in places like this, the injuries…

On October 19, 2021, demolition work on the Access Road bridge in Newton County led to tragedy as part of the bridge collapsed into the Yellow River. Three workers fell into the river; two workers were critically injured, and the third worker died. The bridge is labeled “structurally deficient,” and is being replaced with a…

On Thursday, June 24, a condo in Surfside, Florida suffered a “pancake” collapse – where the collapse starts at the top and continues straight through to the ground floor – killing one resident, injuring 10, and leaving 99 residents unaccounted for thus far. The pictures coming out of the Miami-Dade area are apocalyptic looking: an…

Coronavirus halted production for several months, but the film and TV industry is getting back to work. With so many sound stages and production houses located in Georgia, this means thousands of jobs coming back online, not to mention a cash infusion to the local economy. It was announced in July that 20 projects would…