The sudden death of “America’s Dad,” actor Bob Saget, was made even more startling by the news that he died from complications of a head injury. Autopsy reports indicate that the actor suffered “an unwitnessed fall backward” that left him with serious skull fractures,...
In 1848, Phineas Gage suffered a severe brain injury that damaged his frontal lobe. However, he lived through his horrific injuries, but unfortunately, he was not yet out of the woods. Gage turned from a responsible and pleasant person to a negligent, rude and...
The high velocities involved in vehicle collisions can cause injuries with long-term consequences for those hurt. The cost of an injury can extend way beyond the physical toll of surgeries and medical treatment. An injury can cause emotional distress and physical and...
A car accident can be extremely expensive for accident victims. Even an accident with medical expenses can cost thousands of dollars, but that does not always mean that you will receive fair compensation for your injuries. When insurance companies can influence how...
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Georgia. As such, you need to be aware of the risk that drunk drivers could be on the road while you are. While the state does use strategies to minimize drunk driving, that doesn’t mean that you won’t ever have to deal with...
Elderly and ill individuals move into nursing homes for several reasons. One reason is that they may not be able to take care of themselves appropriately. Nursing home staff are supposed to meet the needs of your parent and the other residents. Yet sometimes they...
Thousands of people are injured in Georgia road traffic collisions each year. Unfortunately, many of these incidents also prove to be fatal. There are numerous injuries that victims of car accidents can sustain, with head injuries being among the most serious. Any...
One of the most serious problems in a nursing home is actually fairly simple: Dehydration. When the elderly suffer from dehydration, it can lead to very serious complications and even injuries. It's important for family members to know what signs to look out for....
You may not be surprised to see that teen drivers have a very high fatal accident rate. They also simply have very high crash rates, and much of this has to do with their inexperience or their willingness to engage in risky driving behaviors, such as speeding or not...
There are numerous potential risks to road users in Georgia all year round. Nonetheless, the colder months present some specific challenges for drivers to overcome. Many of these risks result from a drastic change in weather conditions, with others coming from...
