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Bad things happen. Sometimes, they're nobody's fault. That's how an "act of God" defense sometimes comes into play after an accident involving a truck. If the insurance company for the truck that hit you is invoking this defense to claim that they aren't liable for...
Car accidents are stressful situations. The sudden shock of impact can disorient even veteran drivers. However, Georgia expects its drivers to safely and responsibly manage these situations in compliance with the law. Nearly every Georgian will experience a car...
Semitruck accidents have the potential to be absolutely devastating. According to statistics compiled by the government, there were nearly 5,000 fatal accidents involving semis in 2017 (the last year for which figures are available) -- but the real toll of semi...
There's a difference between careless and reckless driving. The former may result in fines, points on a driver's license and other civil traffic violations. Reckless driving is a criminal offense that may result in a motorist ending up in prison. Reckless driving can...
You've heard enough horror stories about subpar care in the nation's nursing homes to be wary about putting your mother or father in one without doing a bit of investigation first. So, you visit home after home looking for potential warning signs. You find one home...
According to safety authorities, 52% of electricity-related workplace injuries and fatalities nationwide, including Georgia, happen on construction sites. It is not only electricians, overhead power line workers and engineers who face these hazards but also anyone who...
You see the car just ahead of you weaving over the yellow line, driving too slowly and stopping erratically. You suspect that the driver is drunk.What do you do now? Thousands of people are faced with this question every year -- and the majority aren't sure how to...
When you're searching for an assisted living facility for your loved one, it's natural to equate "more costly" with "better care." Otherwise, why else would the price be so high, right? Your loved one is supposed to be getting more focused care in an assisted living...
Distracted driving is dangerous. No matter how many times it gets said, somebody still takes chances they shouldn't -- and other people can pay the price.Police say that a 20-year-old Douglasville native caused a fatal accident while distracted by his cellphone. The...
Hotel workers suffer a disproportionate share of the injuries seen among service industry workers in this country -- and their injuries tend to be more serious. In particular, workers tasked with cleaning hotel and motel rooms tend to suffer the most. Why is working...