In 2020, Georgia state lawmakers implemented a number of reforms in response to reports of elder neglect and abuse at facilities across the state, including some of the pricier, private ones. A number of these cases were brought to light in a series in the Atlanta...
Year: 2022
Should everyone try to avoid making left turns?
If you put a lot of thought into defensive driving and how you can stay safe when you're in the car, you may be open to changing your driving tactics entirely. However, one thing that you may not have thought of is completely avoiding left turns. This can be...
Dental injuries associated with car accidents
Road traffic collisions can result in various types of injuries. One type of injury that is commonly overlooked is dental injuries. A severe dental injury can affect your ability to eat, communicate and function day-to-day. Dental injuries can also have a significant...
Why do young drivers cause so many accidents?
One thing that statistics about road accidents make very clear is that young drivers pose the greatest risks on the road. For teenagers, car crashes are the second leading cause of death, for example. Additionally, the group of drivers from 16 to 19 years old is much...
Are IV injuries a risk in nursing homes?
An elderly person who needs support through an intravenous injection (IV) may be dehydrated, require specialized medications or need pain relief. They should receive the support they need to be comfortable as they receive these medications. Sometimes, IV can be...
Resident aggression. A hidden danger in Georgia nursing homes
If you believe that nursing home abuse only occurs by caregivers (nurses, doctors, etc.), you are not alone. Most people share this belief, but resident-to-resident violence is a common cause of nursing home injuries and death. Generally, nursing homes protect your...
How to cope with heavy rain on the roads
When it’s raining cats and dogs, you need to take extra care if you set out in your car. A recent report ranks Georgia as the seventh most dangerous state for fatal rain-related crashes, with 142 every year at a rate of 19.8 per million drivers. The problem is that...
What causes trucks to jackknife, and what can other drivers do?
Numerous design elements make semitrucks significantly different than passenger vehicles. Their overall height and length mean that they have bigger blind spots than other vehicles. Their weight means they take longer to come to a full stop. The separation of the...
Why overloaded trucks are so dangerous
Trucks not only deliver vital goods across the state of Georgia, but their services stretch across the United States. It is impossible to keep trucks and other vehicles separated at all times, which means they must share the roadways. Most of the time, trucks and...
Have you gathered the right evidence for your car accident case?
A car accident can leave you with serious injuries and property damage. If you have been hurt in a car wreck that was caused by someone else’s reckless actions, you may file a car accident lawsuit against the responsible party. However, to win your lawsuit and receive...