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		<title>Why Jury Verdicts Have Grown: Thoughts from a Seasoned Georgia Trial Lawyer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In nearly a half-century as a Georgia lawyer, starting when we had spittoons in jury boxes, bailiffs called greenhorn lawyers &#8220;Colonel,&#8221; and computers were just huge mainframes in large institutions, I have seen a lot of change. I have tried serious injury cases for over forty years. Years ago, I saw terribly low verdicts for... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/civil-litigation/why-jury-verdicts-have-grown-thoughts-from-a-seasoned-georgia-trial-lawyer.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Choosing the Right Personal Injury Law Firm in Atlanta</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When choosing a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, the important factors are experience with serious injury cases, board-certified trial lawyers, professional leadership, and legal scholarship, not advertising. Firms with long-standing practices have institutional knowledge of Georgia tort law, insurance tactics, and jury behavior. Lawyers who hold national board certifications and who have written and... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/uncategorized/choosing-the-right-personal-injury-law-firm-in-atlanta.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Vagus nerve injuries in car crashes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Car accidents can injure the vagus nerve through whiplash, chest trauma, or seatbelt compression, disrupting autonomic control of heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and swallowing. Symptoms may include fainting, dizziness, cardiac rhythm abnormalities, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and difficulty swallowing. Because vagus nerve injuries often involve delayed or multi-system symptoms, they are frequently overlooked without specialized medical... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/uncategorized/vagus-nerve-injuries-in-car-crashes.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is the time limit for making a claim for personal injury or wrongful death in Georgia?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 06:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Georgia personal injury claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of injury under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Important exceptions may apply, including tolling for pending criminal charges, wrongful death claims measured from the date of death, extended deadlines for minors and legally incompetent persons, and strict pre-suit notice requirements for claims against... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/uncategorized/what-are-the-time-limits-for-making-a-claim-for-personal-injury-in-georgia.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Emory and UGA Rank among top law schools</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I don’t put a lot of stock in college rankings in US News and other publications. The formulas are too contrived, too subject to manipulation and present too great a temptation for institutions to misplace priorities in order to rank higher. They can distort high education much as over emphasis on standardized testing has distorted... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/legal-info/emory-and-uga-rank-in-top-30-law-schools.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Spinal cord injuries: paralysis, diagnosis and surgery (part 1)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How to be fairly paid for a spinal cord injury in Georgia. In our law practice over several decades , we have represented numerous SCI survivors. Most had benefited from rehabilitation services at Shepherd Center or Emory Rehabilitation Hospital, both of which are near us in Atlanta. All of these clients were injured in motor... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/spinal-cord-injury/spinal-cord-injuries-paralysis-diagnosis-and-surgery-part-1.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Post-concussion syndrome after brain trauma in an accident</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Post-concussion syndrome is a medically recognized aspect of brain injury in which symptoms such as headaches, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, emotional changes, dizziness, or seizures persist after a concussion—even when CT or MRI scans are normal. Medical authorities including the CDC and NIH recognize that these injuries can significantly affect daily functioning, employment, and quality... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/uncategorized/post-concussion-syndrome-after-brain-trauma-in-an-accident.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 Things to Do After Injury in an Atlanta Motor Vehicle Accident in 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a car or truck accident in Georgia, call 911, obtain a police report, photograph the scene, and seek medical care even if injuries seem minor. Exchange insurance and contact information without admitting fault. Notify your own insurance company promptly, preserve all records, and follow medical advice. Georgia law generally allows two years to file... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/uncategorized/10-things-to-do-after-injury-in-a-motor-vehicle-accident.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hand fracture injuries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How to get fair payment for a hand fracture injury in Georgia As seasoned personal injury attorneys in Atlanta, over the years we have represented numerous people with serious hand fracture injuries. Our hands are the tool of tools,&#160;distinguishing humans from apes. If you work with your hands, your brain, and your heart, you are... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/fractures/how-to-be-fairly-paid-for-a-hand-injury-in-atlanta-georgia.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Ankle fracture injuries</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Shigley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ankle fractures are a common and potentially debilitating injury that can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. Ankle fractures are injuries that occur to the bones of the ankle, namely the tibia, fibula, and talus. These injuries can range from simple stress fractures to complex breaks involving multiple bones and joint surfaces. In personal... <a href="https://www.atlantainjurylawblog.com/uncategorized/ankle-fracture-injuries-2.html">Continue Reading</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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