Consumerism is a big business here in Georgia. It's no wonder that many customers and employees alike get hurt while visiting or working at retail stores every year here. Although there are dangers associated with different types of retail establishments, there are...
Being involved in a collision can be a stressful and harrowing experience, and the fallout of such an incident could have a devastating impact on your health. Even a minor crash could disrupt your plans for the day and leave you shaken up or unnerved as you attempt to...
Lots of people end up in nursing homes or extended-care facilities. While many of them are elderly, just about anybody can have a stint in a nursing home after they've been in an accident or go through a serious medical event. That's the accepted and trusted method...
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen just about anywhere. Whether you tripped going down a dimly lit staircase or fell over a bucket the janitor left on the floor, you stand a good chance of experiencing a serious injury. After all, falls lead to about 8 million...
When you're on the road, your vehicle is no match for the average commercial truck or semi. Their sheer size and weight virtually guarantee that any accident will be serious. That's why you always do your part and give commercial vehicles a wide berth, avoid riding in...
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is investigating an accident that occurred just past Beaver Run Road on I-85 that left several drivers injured -- one in critical condition. According to reports, a ladder somehow made its way to the middle of the highway. The driver of...
As you navigate to and from your desired destinations each day, you likely share Georgia roads with countless others. Although you might be aware of how the decisions of nearby drivers could affect your well-being, there may be little you can do to prevent others from...
Georgia readers may have heard that hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking,"can cause environmental issues. However, according to a new study, the controversial procedure may also increase the risk of large truck accidents. For the study, which was co-authored...
Georgia, like all states with the exception of Hawaii, permits drivers 18 and older to obtain a CDL. CDL holders under 21 can only travel intrastate. Back in February 2019, though, a bill was introduced that may make interstate driving open to all truckers. The bill...
The National Safety Council of America says that occupational injuries in Georgia and across the country occur at a rate of one every seven seconds. Regardless of the industry in which you earn your income, these statistics will likely make you consider the steps your...