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...
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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....
The first step to take when you suspect medical malpractice
Realizing that your doctor may have made a serious mistake is often a shock. You probably trust your doctor implicitly and expect that they will only ever act in your best interests. If they do make a mistake -- even an unintentional one caused by distraction or...
How GPS devices make drivers safer – or far more dangerous
Very few people still use paper maps. Most just use a GPS on their phone or one that's built into the car. It certainly is much more convenient, especially because it can adjust if you miss a turn. In terms of safety, though, there are both pros and cons. You could...
Nursing home injuries to be wary of
As relatives get older, they may lose the ability to take care of themselves. Often, tasks that they had previously done without thinking, such as getting dressed or preparing meals, become extremely challenging. In such circumstances, it can be in their best...
Possible reasons your personal injury lawsuit can fail
Being involved in an accident can leave you physically and emotionally devastated. If you are hurt in an accident as a result of someone else’s fault, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. However, not all personal injury lawsuits are successful. A...
What happens after a truck accident?
A truck accident might be the one collision many drivers fear the most. An oversized tractor-trailer could cause a massive amount of damage when it crashes into another vehicle, especially a smaller car. Pedestrians and motorcyclists might suffer injuries from a truck...
4 useful ways to document nursing home abuse
Relatives typically invest a lot of time and effort into choosing the ideal nursing home for their loved ones. Unfortunately, first impressions can be deceiving and it may be difficult to know what goes on in a nursing home all of the time. Even in the most highly...
3 ways to prevent slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury in Georgia. In fact, each year, over a million people across the entire country have to go to the emergency room after having a slip and fall accident. The consequences of such accidents can...
Why you need to worry about hand injuries at work
Almost every job requires workers to use their hands to a certain degree. Therefore, most people wouldn't be able to perform their jobs, even with some minor modifications, if we were to suffer an injury to them. One U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor...