Statistics from last year show that Labor Day was the second deadliest holiday in the United States in 2022, and this year, with the incidence of drunk driving on the rise, the risk of alcohol – related car accidents has never been higher. Last year, one study by a car…
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Feds Propose Seatbelt Warning System for Rear Seat Passengers
The federal administration is proposing a new seatbelt warning system that would apply to occupants of the back seat as well as the front seat passenger. It is a move that could significantly help reduce the number of people killed in car accidents on America’s roads every year. It is…
Distracted Pedestrians Have Higher Auto Accident Risks
As we head towards the end of summer, pedestrians walking along Atlanta roads must remember to focus on the task of walking and avoid distractions from their cell phones and other devices to avoid car accidents. Unfortunately, too often pedestrians are seen walking across a street while looking at their…
Texting Ban Leads to Drop in Georgia Car Accident Rates
A law that prohibits the use of hand cell phones while driving for Georgia motorists has possibly contributed to a drop in the number of auto accidents caused by distracted drivers in the state. Unfortunately, before the law was passed, there were a significant number of car accidents in Georgia…
Improperly Installed Car Seats Increase Risk of Personal Injuries in Car Accidents
Car seats for young children are an extremely important safety device. Every parent recalls having to deal with situation of installing a car seat for the first time or when they get a new car. Unfortunately, far too many car seats are improperly installed, exposing children in the seats to…
The Most At-Risk Groups for Slip and Fall Accidents
Children, the elderly and -surprisingly enough – young adults seem to be at the highest risk of being involved in slip and fall accidents on stairs. Among young adults, women seem to be at a higher risk of personal injuries in such accidents. These findings come from a new study,…
More than 60% of Seniors with Cognitive Declines Continue to Drive
A vast percentage of seniors who have age-related cognitive declines continue to operate motor vehicles, seriously increasing their risks of being involved in an auto accident. Senior are especially susceptible to serious personal injuries when involved in a car accident which makes preventing these accidents a high priority. According to…
Study: Traumatic Brain Injury Similar to Chronic Conditions
Persons who have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to an auto accident or any other type of accident may suffer from long term consequences that are very similar to the symptoms suffered by persons living with a chronic condition. Those conclusions came from a new study recently published in…
Nursing Homes Used Alarmingly Low Levels of Covid-19 Medications on Residents Creating the Potential of Malpractice Claims
Even though the elderly are at risk of major complications from Covid- 19, most nursing homes around the country used alarmingly low levels of antiviral drugs that are proven to fight symptoms of the deadly disease on their residents, during the pandemic. The failure to use appropriate medications could lead…
Hot, Polluted Days May See Increases in Dog Bite Risks
Summer is when there is an increase in dog bite attacks across Georgia, possibly due to the fact that more people are out during this time and in contact with dogs. However, the weather may play a much bigger role in the increase in dog bites during the summer months…