After 7 consecutive years of year- to -year increases in auto accident wrongful deaths, the federal administration has been recording slow, but perceptible drops in these numbers for four consecutive quarters. Latest estimates by the administration shows that the first quarter of 2023 has been no different. The National Highway…
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Road Restrictions on E -Scooters Place Riders at Risk of Pedestrian Accidents
Many cities including the metro Atlanta region have seen a boom in the number of e – scooter riders, but limits on the operations of these vehicles mean that many of these riders choose to ride on sidewalks, increasing their risks of being involved in pedestrian accidents. Around the country,…
Pool Drowning Deaths Increase During Summer
With summer fast approaching and thousands of children and families cooling off in swimming pools across the country, it is important for Atlanta pool owners to understand their risks of premises liability when a drowning occurs on their premises. Most drownings involving children occur in swimming pools. According to the…
Understaffed Georgia State Patrol Could Mean Higher Auto Accident Risks
The Georgia State Patrol has been steadily losing staff numbers, and there are fears that an understaffed agency could mean a higher risk of auto accidents on our already dangerous highways. When there are less police officers on the road to deter speeding and reckless driving, this conduct will only…
Sharp Increase in Fatal Slip and Fall Accidents Involving Seniors
Over the past 2 decades, there has been a staggering increase in the number of fatal slip and fall accidents involving American seniors, with the rate doubling during this period of time. Slip and fall accidents are a major cause of wrongful deaths and personal injury involving seniors, and in…
These Three Dog Breeds are Banned by Insurers for Their Bite Risks
Summer is when there is typically an uptick in the number of dog bites and attacks reported across Georgia and the rest of the country. Did you know that there are three dog breeds that most home insurance companies simply refuse to include in their dog bite liability coverage? Many…
Even Mild Brain Injury can Increase Risk of Criminal Behavior
Traumatic brain injuries like those that typically result from auto accidents, pedestrian accidents and slip and falls can have a number of long term consequences. A new study finds that the risk of criminal behavior increases after even a mild brain injury. This increased risk is something that has to…
Implant Could Help Control Blood Pressure in Car Accident Victims with Spinal Injury
Persons who have suffered spinal injuries in car accidents or fall accidents may suffer from dangerous drops in their blood pressure. A new implant can help circumvent this problem. A person who has suffered a spinal injury may suffer from dangerous drops in blood pressure when he tries to move…
Auto Accident Deaths in 2022 Remained High Compared to Pre-Pandemic levels
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released new statistics that show that the total number of people killed in car accidents in the United States dropped last year compared to the previous year. However, it may be too early to celebrate. According to the latest statistics by the National…
Could Poor Police Enforcement be Linked to Auto Accident Spike?
While there have been many theories for the disturbing rise in auto accident wrongful deaths across the country, one under examined factor is now under the scanner. Experts believe that a drop in police enforcement since just before the pandemic is possibly partly responsible for a spike in car accident…