Any kind of motor vehicle collision could turn out to be fatal, but commercial trucking crashes have a higher risk of causing death or life-altering injuries. The massive size of tractor-trailers can cause the complete destruction of a passenger vehicle in a crash....
Month: January 2021
How common are falls in nursing homes?
When people get older, their joints degrade and their strength decreases. At the same time, changes in their spine and shoulders can shift their center of gravity. Older adults are often at much higher risk for falling than younger people. When they fall, older adults...
Number of fatal car crashes in Georgia rose in 2020
Modern driving technology combined with several changes in traffic law have caused the number of fatal car crashes to drop in recent years. Officials say that they expected that trend to continue this past year, but were sadly wrong. In 2019 in Georgia, 1,500 lives...
Stop an animal bite before it happens with these tips
The owner of a pet is generally responsible for its behavior, especially if that pet ends up hurting someone. An animal bite may cause significant, long-term physical and mental trauma that may be difficult for a victim to overcome. The good news is that there are...
Helping your teen in the aftermath of a car crash
You got that phone call you’d been dreading ever since your teen got their driver’s license and took their first solo trip. They were involved in a crash. It happens to about 20% of all drivers within their first year. Much to your surprise, it wasn’t even their...
Patient froze to death in case of alleged nursing home neglect
People live in Georgia nursing homes for a variety of reasons, but primarily it is because they are unable to fully care for themselves. They often have family who love them very deeply, but cannot provide that care, either, and thus turn to professionals for...
Employee fatality at manufacturing plant under OSHA investigation
When a Georgia worker dies on the job, the people who cared for that person are left to pick up the pieces. This is often difficult on many levels, but financial concerns does not have to be one of them. Workers’ compensation exists to help employees or their families...
Are you at risk for a “never event” in a Georgia hospital?
When you rely on a Georgia physician, surgeon, nurse or other medical worker for health care and treatment, you expect each licensed or certified worker to adhere to industry protocol and safety regulations. Guidelines are in place to help keep you safe as a patient....
State representative indicted in fatal bicycle accident
People ride bicycles for many reasons, including recreation, exercise and basic transportation. They can be a fun, environmentally friendly way to get around, but they also carry a certain amount of risk for riders, as they do not offer the same level of protection as...
Wear lights if you run after dark
The winter months mean shorter, darker days. Even if the weather is good enough for you to go running outside, that increased darkness can impact your safety. An after-work jog that would have been carried out in the bright summer sunlight may be done at dusk or even...
