I was getting run over by my employer after my accident with doctors visits, late payments, and getting prescriptions filled. Mr. Powers got me the medical treatment I needed. He educated me on my rights. He put a stop to all the run arounds I was getting from the insurance guys. I couldn’t have foreseen a better outcome with my case, than the one provided by Mr. Powers and the top notch team he has put together in Macon, Ga. Plus he got me the cash settlement I deserve. They were courteous, helpful, and always professional. If you’re in need of a dependable, honest, and hardworking lawyer. You will not find a better one than Mr. J. N. Powers and his team of Powers Law Group in Macon, GA. ~ Chris Brown
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Jeff was very helpful in presenting options for me to pursue in my personal injury matter. He has excellent research skills which uncovered several nuances of law pertaining to the particular industry where I was injured. He worked on a tight schedule to get the case ready for court, and I expect a favorable outcome due to his knowledge of the law and court proceedings. I received personal attention and never felt hurried. Jeff answered all my questions and returned my phone calls at his earliest convenience. I believe he has had my best interests in mind and has been considerate of my time and financial situation. I highly recommend Jeff Powers and his law firm. ~ Jean Moore
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Lying in a hospital bed after being struck on my motorcycle by an elderly woman in her 90s, having experienced a compound fracture, multiple titanium plates installed in my left leg, and about 20 screws, I knew I needed a lawyer to run interference between me, the medical providers, and insurance companies. Dealing with the hospital billing office would have been difficult for me as an individual with little knowledge of what types of settlements they might actually take. I needed a lawyer who was knowledgeable and experienced in these matters. I also knew that getting auto insurance companies to pay up would be best handled by a lawyer. The morass of laws, policies, procedures, etc., was more than I cared to tackle. I lacked the knowledge and leverage to deal with these corporate entities. I was already handicapped by my injury and needed to focus on healing, so I looked up injury lawyers online and I am now very glad I settled on Jeffrey Powers.
Mr. Powers came to see me in the hospital shortly after I called him. He went directly to the police station and got the accident report. I believe it was the same day that he had the insurance information on the driver who hit me, the policy limits, etc.. He also was able to get the Underinsured Motorist provision on my own policy to pay out.
My recovery took nearly six months start to finish with three hospital stays and surgical procedures. The hospital socked it to me. The care was very good, but the charges were exorbitant. Mr. Powers represented me with skill and got the hospital to reduce their bill to less than 20% of what they would have required me as an individual to pay. He made sure there was money remaining from the insurance settlement to compensate me for pain and suffering. The results he produced were beyond what I expected. ~Joseph (from Avvo)
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Powers Law Group, was beyond helpful in my personal injury case. Mr. Powers kept me up to date and aware of what was taking place throughout my case. I was very pleased with the outcome of my settlement and I will refer my peers to this law firm. ~ Megan Smith (from Avvo)
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I injured my knee at work and didn’t think that I needed to hire an attorney to help me with my workers’ compensation case. That was a huge mistake! The nurse case manager who was assigned to my case, by the insurance company, was definitely not on my side. She kept meeting with my doctors and I believed she was trying to help me. It turns out that she was definitely not advocating for me but was a mouthpiece for the insurance company. I quickly realized that the insurance company was more concerned with their bottom line than with my medical care, and I decided that I needed an advocate to represent ME, and I hired Jeff Powers at Powers Law Group.
Mr. Powers arranged for me to receive treatment at one of the best orthopaedic clinics in the country – The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA. Dr. Waldrop performed a successful surgery on my knee which allowed me to return to work (what I really wanted). Mr. Powers was also able to authorize all of my prescription medications, made sure that my weekly check was paid on time, and also ensured that I received my full mileage check to pay for my transportation costs (the insurance company never told me that I was entitled to this).
Mr. Powers filed several hearing requests for me because the insurance company would not authorize certain medical treatments for my knee such as injections which were ordered by doctors at the Hughston Clinic and knee surgery which was recommended by my doctor there. In fact, the insurance company was ordered to pay Mr. Powers assessed attorney fees by the judge because they were so unreasonable because they denied medical treatment to me by my doctors.
Mr. Powers did a fabulous job and was able to get the knee surgery approved that allowed me to go back to work. All in all, I received a $90,000 recovery on my case.
I cannot recommend Powers Law Group highly enough. They truly care about people. That’s hard to come by in this day and age!
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There is a case pending in the Georgia Supreme Court that will address the constitutionality of the cap on damages in medical malpractice cases. Please share this link with others. Please consider encouraging everyone to watch the video and to pass on positive comments to your legislators.
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Jeff Powers writes in the VERDICT magazine about his exemplary premises liability case for U.S. Air Force serviceman Sean Shockley, who suffered a serious injury while staying at the Days Inn in Warner Robins.
On January 7, 2007, Sean Shockley’s life was forever changed. He lives by the United States Air Force Code, which is integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do. Tim Hall and I were given the opportunity to represent Mr. Shockley in this case.
Mr. Shockley joined the United States Air Force in 1987. He was born into living the Air Force life as his father was a serviceman in the USAF and moved Sean’s family around the country. The Air Force was in his blood. Mr. Shockley married Michelle the same year he joined the USAF and they had three children. On January 6, 2007, Sean drove from Virginia to Warner Robins, Georgia to attend a conference at Robins Air Force base. Upon arriving for the conference, he checked in to the Day’s Inn a few miles from the Base.
On Sunday morning, January 7, 2007, Mr. Shockley’s son, Chad, went to go eat breakfast at a local I-Hop with his father. They then parted ways so Mr. Shockley could work on his conference program. While working in his motel room, Mr. Shockley’s pen ran out of ink, so naturally he thought to go to the lobby to get another one. He walked out of the room, down the center staircase and when he was almost at the bottom, his feet shot out from under him without warning. He landed on concrete shattering his left elbow into tiny little pieces.
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Annually, the system provides a free health screening day at the campus of Coliseum Northside Hospital. This year, over 1200 people participated in the event, which included more than 25 booths of free screenings, health information, food and children’s activities.Local Macon attorney Jeff Powers has run in marathons. He’s competed in triathlons. He even swam across the Alcatraz Bay in San Francisco during one competition.
Needless to say, he’s not someone who expected to find that he had high cholesterol – an early warning sign for heart attack or stroke.
“I decided to go to one of the Coliseum Health Fairs and they were doing a variety of free health screenings, so I took advantage,” Powers said. “When they sent me the results I was very surprised about my cholesterol level.”
Powers, who is married and has a nine-year-old and seven-year-old, worked on changing his diet and getting more exercise. “I am eating better and trying to make sure that I exercise regularly.” Powers said. “My cholesterol is where it needs to be now.”
Powers credits the Coliseum with doing its part to keep the community healthy.
“Coliseum is fantastic,” he said. “They are very beneficial to the community in what they are doing inside and outside the hospital. The screenings and lab work that I had would have cost hundreds of dollars if I would had it done in the physician’s office. Coliseum did all that for free and helped to make sure that I stay healthy for my family.”
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Congratulations to Jeff Powers and Adam Beecher on their $45,000 ($15k compensatory and $30k Punitive) verdict in Upson County yesterday. As I understand it was a DUI case with $5k in specials and some difficult facts to overcome. This is a great job in an extremely conservative venue. Goes to show that you can get a good verdict in a conservative venue if you are willing to take the case the distance.
D. Chad Nuce
Pasley & Nuce, LLC
103 N. Center St.
P.O. Box 1168
Thomaston, GA 30286
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Macon, GA – July 31, 2009 – Attorney and former Bibb County Prosecutor Jeff Powers recently finished fourteenth in his age group and seventy-seventh in his third Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim on Saturday, July 12 in San Francisco, CA. The event began with a one and a half mile swim beginning at Alcatraz and concluding at Crissy Beach, near the Presidio. Following the swim participants tied on their running shoes and ran across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and back for a total of seven miles. Last year Powers finished in one hour and forty-five minutes and placed 50th overall in the competition.
Powers has been competing in triathlon events since 1988 as a student at Florida State University but fell away from competing in the intervening years. “I was just glad to finish that first race,” Powers remembers.
Training for events like the Alcatraz Challenge is a year round endeavor. “I swim at Northside Pool with a group of Masters Swimmers three days a week. I also bike with a group several days a week. Right now I am focusing on swimming and running,” says Powers, “In May, I competed in the Coliseum Hospital Rock N Roll ½ Ironman Race finishing third in my division for the swim portion of the race. That was my warm-up for Alcatraz.”
“Running across the Golden Gate Bridge is exhilarating! The Bridge literally moves while you are running and the wind and fog are coming in off the San Francisco Bay as you run out towards Sausalito. This year the water was much more turbulent and the bridge was really windy,” grins Powers.
Powers future competition goals include a ½ Ironman Race and maybe even a Full Ironman at some point in the future. “It takes a lot of training so I will have to work up to it but I’m looking forward to the challenge,” says Powers.
The Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim began in 1981 as the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. The event has evolved over time dropping the bike event and becoming the Aquathlon it is today. The venue allows racers to experience two of San Francisco’s pre-eminent landmarks – Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge – up close and personal. Visit www.alcatrazchallenge.us for more information about the event.
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Workplace Accident – Chris Brown
I was getting run over by my employer after my accident with doctors visits, late payments, and getting prescriptions filled. Mr. Powers got me the medical treatment I needed. He educated me on my rights. He put a stop to all the run arounds I was getting from the insurance guys. I couldn’t have foreseen a better outcome with my case, than the one provided by Mr. Powers and the top notch team he has put together in Macon, Ga. Plus he got me the cash settlement I deserve. They were courteous, helpful, and always professional. If you’re in need of a dependable, honest, and hardworking lawyer. You will not find a better one than Mr. J. N. Powers and his team of Powers Law Group in Macon, GA. ~ Chris Brown
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Personal Injury – Jean Moore
Jeff was very helpful in presenting options for me to pursue in my personal injury matter. He has excellent research skills which uncovered several nuances of law pertaining to the particular industry where I was injured. He worked on a tight schedule to get the case ready for court, and I expect a favorable outcome due to his knowledge of the law and court proceedings. I received personal attention and never felt hurried. Jeff answered all my questions and returned my phone calls at his earliest convenience. I believe he has had my best interests in mind and has been considerate of my time and financial situation. I highly recommend Jeff Powers and his law firm. ~ Jean Moore
Motorcycle Accident – Joseph
Lying in a hospital bed after being struck on my motorcycle by an elderly woman in her 90s, having experienced a compound fracture, multiple titanium plates installed in my left leg, and about 20 screws, I knew I needed a lawyer to run interference between me, the medical providers, and insurance companies. Dealing with the hospital billing office would have been difficult for me as an individual with little knowledge of what types of settlements they might actually take. I needed a lawyer who was knowledgeable and experienced in these matters. I also knew that getting auto insurance companies to pay up would be best handled by a lawyer. The morass of laws, policies, procedures, etc., was more than I cared to tackle. I lacked the knowledge and leverage to deal with these corporate entities. I was already handicapped by my injury and needed to focus on healing, so I looked up injury lawyers online and I am now very glad I settled on Jeffrey Powers.
Mr. Powers came to see me in the hospital shortly after I called him. He went directly to the police station and got the accident report. I believe it was the same day that he had the insurance information on the driver who hit me, the policy limits, etc.. He also was able to get the Underinsured Motorist provision on my own policy to pay out.
My recovery took nearly six months start to finish with three hospital stays and surgical procedures. The hospital socked it to me. The care was very good, but the charges were exorbitant. Mr. Powers represented me with skill and got the hospital to reduce their bill to less than 20% of what they would have required me as an individual to pay. He made sure there was money remaining from the insurance settlement to compensate me for pain and suffering. The results he produced were beyond what I expected. ~Joseph (from Avvo)
Personal Injury – Megan Smith
Powers Law Group, was beyond helpful in my personal injury case. Mr. Powers kept me up to date and aware of what was taking place throughout my case. I was very pleased with the outcome of my settlement and I will refer my peers to this law firm. ~ Megan Smith (from Avvo)
Work Injury – Sandie Hudson
I injured my knee at work and didn’t think that I needed to hire an attorney to help me with my workers’ compensation case. That was a huge mistake! The nurse case manager who was assigned to my case, by the insurance company, was definitely not on my side. She kept meeting with my doctors and I believed she was trying to help me. It turns out that she was definitely not advocating for me but was a mouthpiece for the insurance company. I quickly realized that the insurance company was more concerned with their bottom line than with my medical care, and I decided that I needed an advocate to represent ME, and I hired Jeff Powers at Powers Law Group.
Mr. Powers arranged for me to receive treatment at one of the best orthopaedic clinics in the country – The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA. Dr. Waldrop performed a successful surgery on my knee which allowed me to return to work (what I really wanted). Mr. Powers was also able to authorize all of my prescription medications, made sure that my weekly check was paid on time, and also ensured that I received my full mileage check to pay for my transportation costs (the insurance company never told me that I was entitled to this).
Mr. Powers filed several hearing requests for me because the insurance company would not authorize certain medical treatments for my knee such as injections which were ordered by doctors at the Hughston Clinic and knee surgery which was recommended by my doctor there. In fact, the insurance company was ordered to pay Mr. Powers assessed attorney fees by the judge because they were so unreasonable because they denied medical treatment to me by my doctors.
Mr. Powers did a fabulous job and was able to get the knee surgery approved that allowed me to go back to work. All in all, I received a $90,000 recovery on my case.
I cannot recommend Powers Law Group highly enough. They truly care about people. That’s hard to come by in this day and age!
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Damages Cap Case Pending in the Georgia Supreme Court
There is a case pending in the Georgia Supreme Court that will address the constitutionality of the cap on damages in medical malpractice cases. Please share this link with others. Please consider encouraging everyone to watch the video and to pass on positive comments to your legislators.
Update:
How I Obtained Justice for My Client
Jeff Powers writes in the VERDICT magazine about his exemplary premises liability case for U.S. Air Force serviceman Sean Shockley, who suffered a serious injury while staying at the Days Inn in Warner Robins.
On January 7, 2007, Sean Shockley’s life was forever changed. He lives by the United States Air Force Code, which is integrity, service before self and excellence in all we do. Tim Hall and I were given the opportunity to represent Mr. Shockley in this case.
Mr. Shockley joined the United States Air Force in 1987. He was born into living the Air Force life as his father was a serviceman in the USAF and moved Sean’s family around the country. The Air Force was in his blood. Mr. Shockley married Michelle the same year he joined the USAF and they had three children. On January 6, 2007, Sean drove from Virginia to Warner Robins, Georgia to attend a conference at Robins Air Force base. Upon arriving for the conference, he checked in to the Day’s Inn a few miles from the Base.
On Sunday morning, January 7, 2007, Mr. Shockley’s son, Chad, went to go eat breakfast at a local I-Hop with his father. They then parted ways so Mr. Shockley could work on his conference program. While working in his motel room, Mr. Shockley’s pen ran out of ink, so naturally he thought to go to the lobby to get another one. He walked out of the room, down the center staircase and when he was almost at the bottom, his feet shot out from under him without warning. He landed on concrete shattering his left elbow into tiny little pieces.
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Needless to say, he’s not someone who expected to find that he had high cholesterol – an early warning sign for heart attack or stroke.
“I decided to go to one of the Coliseum Health Fairs and they were doing a variety of free health screenings, so I took advantage,” Powers said. “When they sent me the results I was very surprised about my cholesterol level.”
Powers, who is married and has a nine-year-old and seven-year-old, worked on changing his diet and getting more exercise. “I am eating better and trying to make sure that I exercise regularly.” Powers said. “My cholesterol is where it needs to be now.”
Powers credits the Coliseum with doing its part to keep the community healthy.
“Coliseum is fantastic,” he said. “They are very beneficial to the community in what they are doing inside and outside the hospital. The screenings and lab work that I had would have cost hundreds of dollars if I would had it done in the physician’s office. Coliseum did all that for free and helped to make sure that I stay healthy for my family.”
Powers Law Firm Wins in Upson County
Congratulations to Jeff Powers and Adam Beecher on their $45,000 ($15k compensatory and $30k Punitive) verdict in Upson County yesterday. As I understand it was a DUI case with $5k in specials and some difficult facts to overcome. This is a great job in an extremely conservative venue. Goes to show that you can get a good verdict in a conservative venue if you are willing to take the case the distance.
D. Chad Nuce
Pasley & Nuce, LLC
103 N. Center St.
P.O. Box 1168
Thomaston, GA 30286
Powers Challenges Alcatraz
Former Prosecutor challenges Alcatraz
Macon, GA – July 31, 2009 – Attorney and former Bibb County Prosecutor Jeff Powers recently finished fourteenth in his age group and seventy-seventh in his third Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim on Saturday, July 12 in San Francisco, CA. The event began with a one and a half mile swim beginning at Alcatraz and concluding at Crissy Beach, near the Presidio. Following the swim participants tied on their running shoes and ran across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito and back for a total of seven miles. Last year Powers finished in one hour and forty-five minutes and placed 50th overall in the competition.
Powers has been competing in triathlon events since 1988 as a student at Florida State University but fell away from competing in the intervening years. “I was just glad to finish that first race,” Powers remembers.
Training for events like the Alcatraz Challenge is a year round endeavor. “I swim at Northside Pool with a group of Masters Swimmers three days a week. I also bike with a group several days a week. Right now I am focusing on swimming and running,” says Powers, “In May, I competed in the Coliseum Hospital Rock N Roll ½ Ironman Race finishing third in my division for the swim portion of the race. That was my warm-up for Alcatraz.”
“Running across the Golden Gate Bridge is exhilarating! The Bridge literally moves while you are running and the wind and fog are coming in off the San Francisco Bay as you run out towards Sausalito. This year the water was much more turbulent and the bridge was really windy,” grins Powers.
Powers future competition goals include a ½ Ironman Race and maybe even a Full Ironman at some point in the future. “It takes a lot of training so I will have to work up to it but I’m looking forward to the challenge,” says Powers.
The Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim began in 1981 as the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. The event has evolved over time dropping the bike event and becoming the Aquathlon it is today. The venue allows racers to experience two of San Francisco’s pre-eminent landmarks – Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge – up close and personal. Visit www.alcatrazchallenge.us for more information about the event.