When you hear about slip-and-fall accidents, you may believe they aren’t that big of a deal. However, the truth is that they can cause serious injuries and long-term pain. Something else you may not realize is that slip-and-fall accidents are more common than you...
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You were bitten by a dog: What should you do after medical treatment?
You were taking a walk past someone's yard when suddenly a dog barreled towards you and latched onto your arm. Now you are waiting in a hospital lobby for a doctor to stitch you up. This is an all too common scenario with nearly 4.5 million dog bites occurring a year....
Malnutrition in nursing homes is a serious issue
It can be a difficult decision to place your elderly relative in a nursing home, but it is often a choice that is in their best interests. Nursing homes can provide assistance in terms of day-to-day living and medical care. Institutions involved in looking after...
Watching for truck driver fatigue
You might be surprised to find that there are only slight differences between tipsy driving and drowsy driving. Fatigue behind the wheel is dangerous. The same prospect when driving an 18-wheeler has the potential for greater damage. Motor vehicle accidents in Georgia...
Can hidden cameras be used to prove nursing home abuse?
There’s been a lot of debate in Georgia and other states about the use of cameras (both obvious and hidden) in nursing homes to help protect residents from abuse. Hidden cameras. in particular, are controversial. Some elder care advocates, including those in the...
Disputing a choice of physician in a workers’ compensation case
Workplace injuries happen every day, and injured employees have a right to expect certain medical and financial needs are met under the state’s workers’ compensation system. While you technically have the right to pick your own physician in Georgia, your options...
You can seek justice for a loved one harmed in hospice care
Often, a loved one reaches a point where doctors have determined that their medical condition can no longer be successfully treated or cured. However, they still need professional care during the time they have left. That’s where hospice care facilities come in. These...
Protect yourself from rear-end collisions in Georgia
All car accidents have the potential to cause injury, but the ones that you don’t see coming are often the worst. The numbers relating to rear-end collisions are simply staggering, with nearly 2 million of this type of accident occurring each year. These statistics...
Texting while driving can be dangerous
Residents of Homerville and other nearby areas of Georgia may want to learn more the fact that auto accidents from texting are continuing to increase. In spite of the addition of lane assist, cameras and better airbags and seat belts, there are several reasons for the...
Falls among the elderly are more serious
Anyone could have a slip-and-fall accident. Often, a younger person can just shake it off or at least recover in a relatively brief period. You cannot say the same for older people. Aging is an inevitable part of life, and as we get older, we tend to become frailer....