Do you feel a bit anxious whenever you have to make a left-hand turn? Do you ever find yourself thinking about driving around the block so that you can make right-hand turns instead? You’re certainly not alone. In fact, there are some delivery companies that mandate...
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How long do you have to claim for workplace injury in Georgia?
Most employers take steps to ensure that their employees are safe at work. However, accidents still happen. And when they do, resulting in injuries or illness, you may be eligible for financial restitution for the resulting damages through an employer-funded workers’...
2 driving habits that could prevent a crash with a semitruck
Most drivers would do just about anything to avoid a motor vehicle collision, including taking evasive maneuvers that could put them at risk of a different crash. Few types of collisions are more dangerous and potentially deadly than wrecks that occur between...
Medical malpractice: When do anesthesia errors occur?
Some medical procedures require anesthesia to numb sensation or induce sleep. However, the administration of drugs to this effect must be done correctly. Otherwise, they might not work as intended, often with devastating consequences. There is practically no room for...
4 ways to prevent auto accidents in the fall
For the last several months, the streets have been steadily clear of any obstacles, besides the occasional road work or car accident. The weather’s changing and that means the roads are getting a lot harder to drive on. If you’re planning on driving during the fall,...
Why burns in elderly people are so dangerous?
Nursing homes provide care for people who are considered more vulnerable. Often, this concerns elderly individuals. While the care each person requires will vary from case to case, nursing homes have a legal duty to ensure that all residents are safe at the very...
4 ways workers’ comp investigators may be watching you
Employers and insurance companies always seem to be convinced that an injured worker is somehow “milking the system,” despite whatever medical evidence they’ve been given. Curiously enough, the bigger a worker’s potential claim, the more convinced an insurer may be...
Is your loved one’s nursing home prepared for a disaster?
When you move a parent or other loved one into a nursing home or other care facility, you assume the management and staff are prepared to keep their residents safe if a disaster strikes. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in tragic cases – some here in the Southeast – they...
Many nursing home falls could’ve been prevented
Falls are among the most common causes of accidental injury and death in the United States. What makes falls so dangerous is that they can essentially happen to anyone. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that elderly people are especially vulnerable to this type of...
Who is at fault when a truck jackknifes?
Semi-trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. There are several reasons for this. One is due to their articulation. When you turn left in a car, you know the back of the vehicle will follow the front in a relatively tight line. That can’t always...