Head-on collisions account for less than 15% of the motor vehicle accidents in Georgia and around the country, but they are often fatal due to the forces involved. These accidents are especially dangerous when trucks collide. An accident of this type took place in Houston County on the afternoon of Jan. 19. It claimed the […]
When you make the difficult decision to put a loved one in a nursing home in Georgia, you do so with the assumption that he or she will receive conscientious attention from a committed team of healthcare professionals. Sadly, this is not always the case, and many sick or elderly patients suffer from nursing home […]
Every year motor vehicle insurance companies pay out billions of dollars in settlements for motor vehicle accidents. Since insurance companies are a business, they look for ways to keep from spending money whenever possible. It is vital for drivers in Atlanta to know how important the negotiation process is when settling a motor vehicle accident […]
When your parent becomes elderly and needs extra care, you likely are wary of putting them in a nursing home right away. However, you eventually may need to make that difficult decision. Yet, you still are concerned. You don’t want your mom or dad to become a victim to nursing home abuse or neglect. How […]
It is never a good idea to use your cellphone while driving on Georgia roads. In fact, you could be putting yourself and others at risk even while using a hands-free device to take a phone call or open an app. Let’s take a look at why it’s best to ignore a mobile device while […]
Road rage is an extreme form of aggressive driving. Many drivers in Georgia have been on the receiving end of another’s rage, or they themselves may have expressed their road rage to one degree or another. This problem often arises in traffic jams, and it can be connected to impatience and a feeling that the […]
One of the main causes of elder abuse within nursing home settings in Georgia and other U.S. states is caregiver burnout. While there is no excuse for elder abuse, there are several factors that may contribute to caregiver burnout. Financial issues, stressful working situations and substance abuse problems can lead to abusive or negligent care. […]
While most people in Georgia can agree that semi-trucks are an essential part of commerce in the state, it is not always safe to share the road with semi-trucks. Truckers may drive long hours, often through the night, in order to make deliveries as quick as possible. This could lead to truck driver fatigue and […]
Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident does not have to be too stressful, especially if those involved took the right steps immediately after the event. Georgia residents should know about some of these essential steps. Having a police officer there Victims should try to stay calm and not blame the other side or […]
As people grow older in Atlanta their bodies do not work quite the same way as they do when they are younger. Due to this fact, they may need extra assistance with various activities throughout the day. Also, they may develop various diseases and injure themselves and require additional medical attention as a result. While […]