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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Muscle Cars Drive Spike in Car Accident Wrongful Deaths

There are a significant number of persons in the United States who like to drive what are commonly called “muscle cars.” These are cars with high horsepower which are capable of high speeds and fast acceleration.  Examples of cars often referred to as “muscle cars” include the Dodge Charger, Ford…

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Compliance -Based Interlock Laws Help Prevent Drunk Driving Auto Accidents

When an individual has been convicted of drunk driving, they often are required to have an ignition interlock device placed on their cars. These devices prevent a person from starting a car until they have passed a breath test for driving. States have passed compliance laws that strictly require individuals…

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Brain Injury Caused by Car Accidents Could Result in Unique Form of Depression

Researchers  have known for a while that a brain injury can result in depression, but the kind of depression that a traumatic brain injury causes is different from other forms of depression. Traumatic brain injuries often arise out of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, or any other event that…

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