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How to maximize your recovery after a car accident

Car accidents are rarely straightforward. In one recent case in Georgia, a man drove his vehicle into a front yard, injuring a young girl playing. With this case, it is easy to determine the driver was at fault and acted negligently. However, not all car crashes are...

Warning signs of a negligent or abusive child care center

Being a parent is hard work. Sometimes, you may need to result in putting your baby or toddler in a child care center in order to ensure proper care, stimulation and socialization while you are busy working. But beware that not all child care facilities provide good...

4 tips for talking to your aging parent about nursing home abuse

If you are like many adult children, you probably agonized over talking to your elderly mother or father about moving into a nursing home. That is understandable, as it can be unbelievably heartbreaking to ask a loved one to give up personal freedom. Discussing...

If your baby was in a car wreck, do these 4 things

Like most parents in Georgia, you prioritize your baby’s safety above everything else. While you may want to lock your young one in a tower to protect him or her forever, you realize this approach is not practical. Eventually, you must strap your infant or toddler...

How to know if an insurance settlement is fair

Like most residents of northwest Georgia, you live your life responsibly. Not only do you go to work every day and care for your family, but you also drive with care. Unfortunately, distracted truck drivers can bring your life to a standstill in a matter of...

The circadian rhythm and a truck-car crash waiting to happen

For the most part, commercial truck drivers are responsible professionals. However, if the big rig in the lane next to you begins weaving, you likely begin worrying.That big rig is much bigger than your hybrid. Is the driver falling asleep at the wheel? Has the...

Post-concussion driving performance studied at UGA

We often hear of an athlete sustaining a concussion; a football player, for example. After a week of recovery, he may feel fine and be back on the field. What about a motorist who has apparently recovered from a concussion? The findings of a study conducted at the...

Helmets and good posture make for a safer bike ride

Cycling has great health benefits because it is a cardio workout for the whole body. However, bicycle injuries happen.Here are four of the most common injuries you might experience as a cyclist and how best to prevent them.Neck painNeck pain begins when the muscle at...

A jury may not understand why people ride motorcycles

Many people, including some of those who sit on juries during motorcycle accident cases, may not understand riders and what motivates them, especially riders who are older. While it is true that motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injuries than motorists who are...

The distracted driving law has finally arrived in Georgia

As of Sunday, July 1, 2018, it is no longer legal to handle your cellphone while driving in the state of Georgia. This is a law that has been long in coming, and early police reports indicate that drivers are paying attention. Focused on phones Many people think the...

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