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Premises liability and the Georgia winter
Like most people, you probably do everything in your power to avoid a fall, maintaining awareness of your surroundings and avoiding anything you see that may be dangerous. Indoors, slip-and-fall accidents are often caused by slippery substances spilled on the floor or...
Auto accidents and preterm labor
We have discussed many of the consequences of motor vehicle collisions, but there are far more ways in which the victims of these accidents may suffer. For example, those who are pregnant may face a number of risks when they are involved in an auto accident, such as...
How can drowsy driving impact all drivers?
Many drivers in Georgia admit to hitting the road without enough rest. This is drowsy driving and it can be riskier than you expect. Today, we will examine the potential impact one drowsy driver can have on those around them. The Centers for Disease Control and...
The number of phone-addicted motorists doubled last year
While Georgia and many other states have taken strides in recent years to prevent motorists from using their phones behind the wheel, new research indicates that the new legislation is doing little to counter the problem. At Cathey & Strain, LLC, we have seen on...
Can doctors prescribe too much medication?
When a Georgia doctor prescribes medication, you should feel confident that your physician has correctly prescribed you with the medicine you need to treat the condition you have. If you do not require a certain medication, you should not be taking it. Yet some...
Why it is important take bedsores seriously
If a parent or another elderly relative is in a nursing home or experiencing a long hospital stay, family members should be mindful of the dangers of bedsores. Immobility, prolonged unconsciousness or loss of sensation are all risk factors. Sometimes, bedsores occur...
Car and dump truck collide on Georgia roadway
According to locals, motor vehicle accidents are a fairly common occurrence in the vicinity of Highway 204 in Savannah, Georgia. However, that does not mean that residents become inured to the troubling sights and sounds, nor to the frequent traffic delays due to road...
The trouble with eating while driving
Most of the exposure afforded to the issue of distracted driving is given to cell phone use. There certainly is good reason for this; talking or texting on a cell phone certainly pulls a driver’s attention away from the road. Yet there is another form of driving...
Georgia considers new ways to reduce truck accidents
Recently, a truck accident in Atlanta led to a trailer being set ablaze on I285 that blocked all lanes of traffic for hours on a Friday. These and other mishaps like it have compelled the Georgia Department of Transportation to find new ways to reduce the number of...
What damages can you seek after a Georgia car accident?
Car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence on the streets and highways throughout Georgia, which often result in serious injuries or death for those involved. If you have suffered injuries due to a motor vehicle collision, you may consider seeking...
