There’s no part of the country that’s immune from natural disasters. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in cases from Florida to California, sometimes vulnerable nursing home residents whose protection should be a top priority for those responsible for their care are abandoned by staff who evacuated the facility and left them behind. In addition to natural […]
If you are involved in a car crash, you would be fortunate to walk away unscathed. Yet, you might not realize the full extent of your injuries at the time. If you sustain an injury, you may be eligible for compensation. Yet to do that, you need to know what injuries you have. Here are […]
Drivers encounter semitrucks on the roads on a daily basis, so it’s imperative that they know how to drive safely around them. One thing that’s critical is ensuring that they stay out of the blind spots around the truck. These are areas where the trucker can’t see vehicles. While you may have to drive through […]
Almost everybody knows that it’s important to stay hydrated. What about folks who can’t recognize their own needs due to dementia or other cognitive disorders? This is a common problem for the elderly, and they may end up suffering serious health problems when their caregivers don’t pay enough attention. What are the symptoms of dehydration? […]
Head lice are tiny insects commonly associated with daycare centers and elementary schools. Children who get in close proximity or who trade articles of clothing can quickly spread these obnoxious, biting insects to their friends and classmates. Although people usually associate lice with young children, these insects can attack people of any age. Those living […]
Your car insurance helps protect you against the liability that comes from operating a big, heavy piece of machinery in public. If you cause a crash, the property damage and injuries that result from the wreck could potentially have catastrophic financial consequences for you. The other driver could hold you accountable for the cost to […]
Getting into an auto accident in Georgia is terrible enough, but if you are injured and can’t work, that makes the situation even worse. What can compound that is losing your job because of your injuries. Can you get compensation if you can’t return to work? Who is responsible for the accident? When other motorists […]
If you have a loved one in an Atlanta, Georgia, nursing home, you expect him or her to be safe. Unfortunately, evidence of nursing home neglect is all too common. If your older loved one has bedsores, you may want to know if neglect is the cause. How common are bedsores among nursing home residents? […]
Distracted driving is a big problem in the Atlanta, Georgia area. It can put everyone on the road at risk and lead to accidents that result in serious injuries and even deaths. The state is pushing for stronger laws against distracted driving. There are also other ways the problem can be stopped. What is distracted […]
Having parents or an elderly relative with declining health may require them to live in a Georgia nursing home. Checking on them periodically to ensure that they are being treated right is essential, especially with the lack of thorough inspections in these facilities over the past year. Nursing homes must meet specific federal guidelines and […]