Check Out These Motorcycle Collision Statistics in Georgia
Motorcycles are enthusiastically enjoyed by their drivers and passengers alike, and to their fans, there is nothing better than hitting the open road on a big bike. However, driving a motorcycle can be risky if the motorcyclist isn’t taking the proper precautions to ensure their safety on the road. Unfortunately, every time you go out […]
Check Those Brakes! Brake Safety Week
You have to rely on a commercial vehicle to be able to do two things well: Stop and go. To encourage safe driving practices for commercial truck drivers, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has established a Brake Safety Week from September 16-22 this year to identify and remove CMV’s with critical brake violations as well […]
Understanding Whiplash
One of the most common injuries after an accident is whiplash. While whiplash may not be as serious as a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury, it can still be very painful for a victim of a car accident. What’s more is that symptoms of whiplash won’t often present themselves until weeks after […]
Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law
It’s easy to think that we live in a cruel world where no one cares about each other—but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Wherever there is an accident, or someone is in need of help, you can usually expect to find one or two good Samaritans who are willing to help no matter […]
Recreational Property Act Basics
Being able to go outside and get exercise in the great outdoors nearly year-round is one of the best things about living in Georgia. Because the weather is mild most of the year, it gives us great opportunities for biking, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Outdoor enthusiasts take advantage of all these warm, sunny […]
Injured by an Uninsured Motorist
A car accident is never easy to go through. Whether you walked away with minor cuts and bruises or your car was completely totaled, and you incurred major injuries such as head trauma or a spinal injury, car accidents have the ability to affect the way that you live your life. Car accidents are made […]
Medical Malpractice: When Trusting Your Doctor Goes Wrong
When we need medical care, we trust our doctors to be the ones we turn to for help with our injuries and illnesses. But unfortunately, doctors sometimes make mistakes too—and the consequences can be quite devastating for the patient. Unfortunately, the statistics for medical malpractice are staggering. According to the Center for Justice & Democracy […]
Hands Free While Driving Law
Our cell phones have become such an integral part of our everyday lives. From checking email to keeping in touch with friends on social media to using our phones as a map, it’s difficult to get away from them at any point during the day. Unfortunately, this dependence on our phones has led to a […]
Remembering 9/11
Though we have had a few dark days throughout our country’s history, none stick out quite like September 11, 2001. On 9/11, two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, which killed nearly 3,000 people. September 11 is never an easy day to get through, and although […]
Pain and Suffering Defined
A car accident can be a devastating and life-altering experience. It can affect your physical health as well as your mental health. A car accident can prevent you from living the life that you were accustomed to—including working at your job, being able to play with your children, or even just having the same emotional […]
