Almost everybody understands that having too much to drink will affect their driving skills. People also realize that they shouldn't read and respond to text messages or emails while driving because of how dangerous distraction can be. However, there is another...
Nursing homes exist because older adults need support in their daily lives to stay safe and healthy. Their immediate family members aren't always physically able to provide that care. They could have career demands or children of their own that make caring for an...
Every day, millions of drivers use I-285 to get around the Atlanta metro area, making it one of the busiest highways in the country. Most of them complete their drive safely, but car accidents do happen regularly. Some of these crashes are serious and involve major...
You may feel fine moments after a car crash, especially if you have not suffered visible injuries. This is because your adrenaline can numb the pain from some underlying injuries and lead you to think all is well. However, there is a likelihood that you may have...
Losing a loved one often leads to financial hardship, especially if you are dependent on their income. Sometimes, when someone you love dies, you have the right to take legal action and possibly receive compensation. Wrongful death lawsuits under Georgia law give...
A spinal cord injury can dramatically change your life. Even if the injury doesn’t paralyze you, it will likely still significantly impact your life. One impact that’s pretty consistent with spinal cord injuries is that the road to recovery is long. Even when a person...
Often, drivers feel the need to multitask while behind the wheel. Whether it is catching up on phone conversations or having a snack on the way home after work, numerous types of distractions tempt drivers. With many of these distractions, drivers hardly ever...
The chronic understaffing of nursing homes is problematic because there is an increased risk of neglect. One of the serious signs of nursing home neglect is when residents have poor hygiene. Poor hygiene isn’t just about smelling bad or not getting to wash their hair...
For years now, American researchers, police departments and political leaders have warned the public of the dangers of distracted driving. Virtually every state, including Georgia, has passed some type of law restricting or outright prohibiting driving while...
You need to meet certain criteria to bring a wrongful death claim against a person or business in Georgia. You need to have a close familial relationship with the deceased. There also needs to be some proof that wrongful acts or negligence contributed to your loss....
