Nursing home abuse and neglect can have a devastating impact on victims and their families. For that reason, victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, and their family members, should be familiar with the legal protections available to those harmed by nursing home negligence. Liability for nursing home abuse and neglect There are several ways […]
When a nursing home staff is poorly trained, inattentive or overly aggressive, elderly residents can suffer serious injuries and dangerous conditions. From the improper use of restraints and transportation injuries to falls and dehydration, nursing homes can quickly become a scary environment. While all elements of nursing home care are critical, few are more essential […]
Georgia drivers who share the road with large trucks will understandably be worried about their size, the speeds at which they travel and the potential dangers they face if there is an accident. People can suffer catastrophic injuries and lose their lives in truck accidents. There are many potential causes for these collisions including distracted […]
Cars have been getting safer over the years. Many of these developments have allowed us to lower the total traffic deaths from what they used to be. Now, nearly 40,000 people still die in car accidents annually, but even as large of a number as that is, it’s much lower than what was seen before. […]
A new bill was signed on June 30, which aims to reduce the risk of nursing home negligence in Georgia. House Bill 987 seeks to tackle some of the problems in the state’s health care facilities for older people brought to the public’s attention in a two-year investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). Georgia’s Department […]
Injuries to your fingers, hands and wrists can easily happen in a car crash due to force of the collision. Even if you aren’t otherwise hurt, the damage to your hand can be significant. Long after the pain, swelling and bruises fade, chronic problems can remain. Some of the most common injuries associated with motor […]
The road can be a dangerous place at any time of year, but it is especially hazardous during the summer. The time between Labor Day and Memorial Day has developed the nickname of the “100 deadliest days of summer”. Over the last few years, these 100 days have seen such an increase in car accidents […]
Everybody is new at their job in the beginning, and rookie mistakes are common — no matter what the profession. Unfortunately, the mistakes made by a rookie truck driver can be disastrous and lead to serious accidents and injuries. Right now, there are a lot of inexperienced drivers taking the wheel of delivery trucks and […]
Logging trucks are constantly passing through rural areas and heavily-populated towns as they transport their loads to the mills, including here in Georgia. For decades, weight limits on the highways have prevented those trucks from using the interstate, forcing them to navigate a complex maze of secondary roads. In theory, keeping those trucks off the […]
Any idea what the top cause of truck accidents is? I’ll give you a clue. It’s not what they highlight in those cable shows about the world’s most dangerous trucking roads. It’s the people who drive the trucks. More than half of all accidents between a truck and other vehicles are caused by the truck, […]