Two-sided coin: fed safety regulators’ car-crash statistics

What’s in a number? A common adage stresses that “statistics don’t lie.” That might be true, but what they seek to spotlight is also often susceptible of differing interpretations. Take a recent number highlighted by America’s preeminent traffic safety organization, for example. A look at U.S. motor vehicle fatalities during 2019 Safety regulators from the […]

Georgia’s empty roads entice speeders

Georgia’s beautiful roadways have always attracted enthusiastic motorists. Whether taking I-75 north out of Atlanta toward Chattahoochee National Forest or cruising down I-95 along the coast, drivers will find miles of road to enjoy. Today, these roads stand much emptier than they did last spring. The temporary lockdown keeps the majority of residents safe inside […]

What to do immediately following a car accident in Atlanta

Car accidents are stressful experiences. The sudden impact can shock drivers into a daze, and any resulting injuries may cause panic. Many Georgia motorists may have trouble remembering what to do after an accident and what information they must collect. Understanding what to do immediately after a wreck is vital to establishing a liability defense […]

The Hands-Free Georgia Act passed in 2018 to deal with the problem

Many drivers on Georgia’s roads are not paying attention. More people drive while talking, texting and messaging on their phones. To do those things, people must take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road. That negligence caused accidents, injuries and deaths. It became illegal to: Have an electronic device in your […]

Watch for signs of neglect and abuse in nursing home care

Nursing home abuse is a chronic problem that seems never to go away completely or for long, even solely judging from the many news reports we see or read. Of course, citizens have a right to demand accountability from the homes that take our elders and our money, as well as from their government watchdog agencies. […]

Recovering after an accident with a truck

Semi-truck drivers bear a lot of responsibility on public roadways. They’re responsible for hauling multiple tons of truck and cargo across the country, and a large burden falls on their shoulders to keep themselves and everyone around them safe from harm. Unfortunately, thousands of trucking accidents occur each year. An accident occurring between a semi-truck […]