Driving demands your full attention to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, often due to distractions that take your focus off the road. Distractions can have severe consequences, whether texting, eating, or...
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Injured at a summer party? You can pursue legal action
Summer in Georgia means backyard barbecues, pool parties and quality time with friends and family. But sometimes, these events can lead to accidents and injuries. You might be able to file a personal injury claim if this happens. What is premises liability? In...
What happens after a hit-and-run in Georgia?
Imagine this scenario: you are driving home from work on a typical Friday when suddenly, another car crashes into yours. Before you can even register what happened, the at-fault driver flees the scene, leaving you shaken and unsure of what to do next. You call 911,...
Can you claim compensation if you are uninsured?
Accidents on the road are not uncommon. Distracted driving, speeding and other reckless behaviors often lead to crashes. Getting involved in an accident when you are uninsured can complicate matters. The question is, can you still seek compensation even if you are not...
3 ways you can improve your safety when driving at night
Whether you’re out on a drive to clear your mind or driving back home from a long trip, nighttime driving can present a unique set of challenges. Since the sun has set, reduced visibility can make it easy to make otherwise avoidable errors. Suppose you’re driving back...
Can prescription errors be fatal?
Taking medicine can be one of the most effective ways to treat various illnesses and symptoms associated with multiple health issues. Physicians and pharmacists typically work together to help patients access the medicine they need and take it correctly. But...
4 ways to prevent truck accidents
Truck accidents can be devastating and may result in life-threatening injuries, or even death. In 2020, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated 107,000 injuries due to crashes involving trucks in the United States, and in the state of...
Keeping children safe on others’ properties
As parents, guardians, and caregivers, we're constantly on alert to protect our young ones from harm. However, when stepping out into the world—be it a neighbor's backyard, a local playground or a bustling shopping mall—we enter spaces that are not under our control....
Why are commercial trucks more dangerous than other vehicles?
Sharing the road with commercial trucks can feel daunting. Even the most seasoned drivers understand the concern when they see massive trucks cruising with them along the highway. Compared to passenger vehicles, these trucks present a unique set of dangers due to...
Over eight million detergent pods recalled over defective packaging
In 2017, Tide Pods became controversial on the internet when people on social media intentionally ingested liquid detergent products as part of a “challenge.” The trend gained notoriety after several kids and teens who copied the challenge suffered injuries. Tide...