When our Georgia readers hear about nursing home neglect and abuse, they probably envision situations where young and impatient members of nursing home staff are abusing or neglecting elderly residents of the assisted living facility. As it turns out, that may be...
Our readers may have noticed that there is a disturbing trend that seems to be rippling through local and national news coverage these days -- inmates who die while in the custody of law enforcement officers and county jails. The most explosive story, of course, came...
It can be hard for Georgia residents to imagine what it is like to be involved in a serious car accident, or even to lose a loved one in such a crash. Car accidents are common, but most of them are the run-of-the-mill "fender bender" type of accidents. However, car...
Most of our Georgia readers would probably agree that truck drivers have a difficult and stressful job. It takes quite a bit of training in order to effectively operate a semi-truck, and drivers are usually under pressure to get from point A to point B in a certain...
Every day throughout Georgia people are injured in car accidents. Some suffer minor injuries, like bruises and abrasions, in what we typically call "fender-benders." Others, however, are not so lucky, suffering serious injuries that may require hospitalization and...
Hearing news about a school bus accident can send shivers down the spine of any parent in Georgia. But, when such an accident occurs close to home, it can result in an even more nerve-racking emotional response.According to a recent report, a school bus accident...
Many of our previous posts here have addressed the wide variety of ways in which drivers cause car accidents in Georgia. From drunk drivers to distracted drivers to negligent drivers, there are all kinds of individuals out there on the roads every day. However, some...
This is the time of year when families are visiting and enjoying each other's company. For many Georgia residents, that means a visit to a nursing home facility where an elderly relative may be living. These family visits are no doubt the highlight of the year for...
It should come as no surprise for our Georgia readers that truck drivers are subject to quite a few federal trucking regulations. These regulations include provisions for how often truck drivers are allowed to operate their vehicles, how often those vehicles must pass...
These days, there are all sorts of distractions that drivers on the roads of North Georgia need to avoid. From fumbling with various music and entertainment options to the constant notifications on cellphones, drivers are increasingly putting themselves at risk, if...