Atlanta Law Blog
Older drivers may no longer be safe drivers
“Love you, grandpa, you drive safely now,” you say as you wave him off down the driveway. “Don’t you worry about me, I’ve been driving 60 years, never had an accident yet,” he replies as he pulls away, narrowly avoiding running over your dog. Things have changed a lot...
Should I hit a deer or swerve to avoid it?
As summer encroaches, you may want to escape the city and head out to the trails to do some hiking. Atlanta has some great trails close to town, as well as the Appalachians a couple of hours away. As you approach the trails, you are entering deer country, where these...
How to identify the 4 stages of bedsores
When you are young and active, bedsores probably never cross your mind. However, if your elderly mother is in a nursing home, you need to know about bedsores. What is a bedsore exactly? It is an ulcer caused by prolonged pressure on a specific area of skin. They can...
Summer can make Atlanta’s roads more dangerous
As Atlanta temperatures are starting to rise, it is important to consider the effects this can have on driving. You probably know about the effects the heat can have on your car, but have you ever considered the impact the heat has on you when driving? The sun makes...
Relaxation of trucking regulations could lead to more accidents
When it comes to driving, tiredness kills. Large trucks cause more accidents than any other vehicle type. So, it is vital for everyone's safety, including the truck drivers themselves, that people who drive trucks for a living get adequate sleep and rest. To protect...
Car accident takes lives of both drivers
People never think they are going to be involved in a car crash, though accidents happen every day for many different reasons. When a fatal accident happens because of someone’s failure to follow traffic laws, the loss can seem all the more tragic and senseless. One...
Elder abuse doesn’t always have physical effects
You’ve noticed a different tone to your weekly visits or phone call check-ins with your relative in a nursing home. When you can’t stop by in-person, you find comfort in knowing you helped pick out their assisted living care facility due to its great care options and...
Two-sided coin: fed safety regulators’ car-crash statistics
What’s in a number? A common adage stresses that “statistics don’t lie.” That might be true, but what they seek to spotlight is also often susceptible of differing interpretations. Take a recent number highlighted by America’s preeminent traffic safety organization,...
Georgia’s empty roads entice speeders
Georgia’s beautiful roadways have always attracted enthusiastic motorists. Whether taking I-75 north out of Atlanta toward Chattahoochee National Forest or cruising down I-95 along the coast, drivers will find miles of road to enjoy. Today, these roads stand much...
What to do immediately following a car accident in Atlanta
Car accidents are stressful experiences. The sudden impact can shock drivers into a daze, and any resulting injuries may cause panic. Many Georgia motorists may have trouble remembering what to do after an accident and what information they must collect. Understanding...
