Do you ever get a little nervous about the security when you’re staying in a hotel? If you do, the odds are high that you’re willing to pay more for a “better” hotel that seems safer. Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving. Various news reports and investigations have...
Teenagers have the highest fatal accident rate in the country. They make up a very small age group of drivers, from just 16 to 19, and they are involved in a disproportionate number of serious car accidents. The rate at which these accidents lead to fatal injuries is...
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is starting out the new year by working to combat the crisis of fatalities on our roads. The latest available data shows that nearly 2,000 people were killed in crashes in 2022. That averages out to about five people...
Drunk driving is one of the top contenders for causes of auto accidents. There’s clear evidence behind why drunk driving is so dangerous; alcohol reduces necessary brain function for safe driving, such as impairing vision, reducing motor control and impacting...
There is a battle being waged in Georgia’s legislative chambers. The governor and some lawmakers want to change laws that would make it more difficult for Georgia’s citizens to file lawsuits and win legal judgments for injuries. What does this mean for Georgia’s...
The aftermath of a violent crime can be unsettling and overwhelming, to put it mildly. It often leaves victims grappling with physical, emotional and financial burdens. In Georgia, victims of violent crimes have certain rights that help to support them during this...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur in a fall, car crash, violent attack or other event. It can be difficult to know which of the many symptoms associated with a TBI will gradually heal largely on their own and which could require long-term treatment and therapy....
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and gift-giving; however, it's also a period that sees an increase in accidents and injuries, often taking place during holiday shopping escapades. From Black Friday frenzies to last-minute gift grabs, the dangers are...
If you were involved in a serious car crash, you may believe the other driver was completely at fault. That may well be accurate. Nonetheless, you can count on that driver’s insurer to look for ways in which you bear some responsibility for the crash. Even a small...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Over a million car accidents are estimated to happen every year. Of these million accidents, 50 thousand are fatal. And, nearly 30 thousand car accidents happen a day. Every car accident is...