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Hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers
Fatigue can be a problem that plagues drivers, especially those who consistently spend extended periods of time on the road, such as truck drivers. Federal regulations require truck drivers to follow strict hours-of-service regulations in order to prevent drowsiness...
Disturbing facts regarding maternity mortality
The joy of welcoming a new child into the world can quickly turn to overwhelming grief when a mother dies after childbirth. While pregnancy and labor and delivery come with risks, failure on the part of physicians and health care teams to provide adequate care all too...
What is medical malpractice?
You may be familiar with the term "medical malpractice." Malpractice can involve hospitals, doctors and healthcare facilities. The legal foundation for malpractice is that doctors owe a special duty of care with patients. While doctors may not be liable for every harm...
How can parents help reduce teenage driving accidents?
Many parents are nervous when their teenager gets his or her driver's license. Parents have good reasons to feel that way. Teens are high-risk drivers, but parents can play an important role in making sure teenagers have the necessary driving skills and are not...
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...
