Our team at John Foy & Associates recognizes the challenges faced by leukemia patients and their family members and strives to help students in this situation pursue their academic goals. As part of our efforts, we’re proud to announce Khary McAlpin as the winner of the 2024 John Foy “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship. We developed …
Georgia lawmakers plan to focus on tort reform when they reconvene in January 2024. Put simply, a tort is a wrongful act that leads to civil liability. Such reforms have been considered for many years, but no lasting legislation has been passed. The state’s General Assembly aims to push for changes that may include restrictions …
The “Strong Arm of Georgia” continually strives to recognize the fight that leukemia patients and their families undergo in the face of a leukemia diagnosis. John Foy & Associates created the “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship in an effort to make it easier for impacted students to chase their academic dreams despite the demands and cost …
United Parcel Service (UPS) employees drive large trucks in crowded, potentially unsafe areas, lifting and carrying oversized packages every day. This makes them likely to suffer a work injury at some point during their career. Injuries may be inevitable, but the runaround for compensation doesn’t have to be. Lifting accidents can often result in pain …
Summer is usually a time for travel and vacation, but not for many construction workers. It might surprise you that construction accidents occur far more frequently in the summer than in the fall, winter, or spring. Understanding what causes this significant increase in construction accidents and injuries is crucial if you are involved in a …
Car accident injuries can vary from minor to severe and even deadly. Many crash victims don’t feel pain or discomfort from their injuries for days after a crash, so it can be difficult to know what to expect physically after a car accident. If you’ve suffered major or minor injuries, an experienced car accident lawyer …
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reports show that the streets are less congested, and overall, people drive less. But less traffic volume has not translated to fewer traffic fatalities, and often, the risk of a vehicle crash increases based on where you live. Recently, data has determined that Atlanta is one of the riskiest U.S. cities …
Suffering a traumatic brain injury is a life-changing event. Brain injuries can interrupt day-to-day activities, down to basic functions like walking or speaking. Even a minor concussion can be serious and lead to lingering effects, causing issues in the future. To make sure you are receiving the best care available without drowning in debt, reach …
Wrong-way crashes occur every day across the United States, and many of them happen in Georgia. Currently, Georgia ranks in 5th on a list of states with the highest number of wrong-way deaths. A wrong-way crash can cause injuries and fatalities, along with property damage. If you get injured or lose a family member due …
Georgia’s I-75 is just over 355 miles long. Traveling at an average speed of 65 miles per hour, you can cover the distance in about five hours and 55 minutes. The roadway cuts across Georgia in a north/northwest-south/southeast direction. Heading north, the interstate extends into Tennessee. Heading south it goes to Florida. Though I-75 crosses …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps track of all work-related accidents across the country. They are responsible for implementing safety rules and regulations to reduce the number of on-the-job injuries workers suffer. Below, we have included information regarding some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S., according to OSHA. Here is more …
Going through the truck accident claims process can be emotionally taxing. However, when you make mistakes, it can delay your settlement and potentially have a negative impact on the amount of compensation you recover. Fortunately, when you have a dedicated truck accident lawyer working for you, you do not have to worry about mistakes like …
John Foy & Associates is proud to officially announce their partnership with the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team. Starting at the beginning of the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season, the partnership will include radio and social media content, as well as game-day features that fans can enjoy at Atlanta’s very own Truist Park. …
Bottlenecks, road rage, and fatalities are all words closely associated with traffic conditions in Atlanta. The daily commute to and from work each day is a reminder that the traffic nightmare continues to increase. The Atlanta Department of Transportation and the City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Atlanta Regional Commission, are working together and …
Unusual weather patterns are becoming the usual as climate change makes once predictable weather systems unpredictable. Along with being unusual, think freezing temperatures in Atlanta, the conditions brought by these phenomena are also severe, think ice storms in Atlanta. These new weather emergencies have not replaced those Atlantans expect – they have just added to …
Over 70% of the goods in the United States are transported using delivery trucks. Trucking companies are held to a higher standard than other motorists because they carry heavy cargo and operate difficult-to-maneuver vehicles. When delivery truck drivers are negligent while driving, it causes tragedy and devastation to everyone on the road. Motorists assume delivery …
Atlanta traffic is a full-blown headache for everyone who must drive in, around, or through the city. Much time and money are wasted because of the traffic patterns and roads that were not planned for the amount of traffic they would have to support. Bottlenecks are one of the larger problems in Atlanta, and many …
On average, drivers strike and kill 20 pedestrians per day in the United States, according to the most recent annual data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Meanwhile, some evidence suggests pedestrians are more likely to die in accidents involving heavy vehicles, i.e., those weighing over 4,000 lbs. With a clear understanding of the …
Signing a medical release for an insurance adjuster can be problematic. If you sign the release, it can impact your ability to pursue damages from an at-fault party. On top of that, signing a release represents an invasion of your privacy. At John Foy & Associates, we can teach you about medical releases and their …
John Foy & Associates attorneys are pleased to offer the 2022 Survivor of a Car Accident Scholarship to Sophia Cranney. Alongside other scholarship applicants, Sophia “Sophie” Cranney submitted a 500- to 1000-word essay detailing her experience surviving a car accident. Her essay further detailed the impact said accident has had on her long-term health. Sophie …
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