Many people experience severe amounts of stress after a car, truck or motorcycle accident. The stress comes as a result of physical and financial stressors that can take their toll on even the healthiest of people with the biggest support networks. For those accident victims who live alone, that stress…
A recent case we have been following here at the involves a fellow attorney from California who now requires 24 hour care as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident. David Evans, 66, was a career deputy district attorney in Los Angeles who suffered severe brain and spinal cord injuries…
Riding a bike can be a lot of fun, but on busy city streets and rural roads, bicycling can be a very dangerous sport. Since only chidlren ages 12 and younger can legally ride on sidewalks, it’s important that motorists and bicyclists learn to share the road. In some major…
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Crash Data statistics, the number of traffic accidents in a given area is often directly proportional to that area’s traffic load. Many Georgians don’t realize that GDOT provides a way for drivers to monitor and anticipate traffic, and in that way reduce…
A Texas Applebees has settled out of court with the family of a two-year-old child who was brain-injured when the car he was riding in was struck by a drunk driver who had just left the restaurant. The drunk driver himself has not yet gone to trial. The case led…
Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer vacation season. While travel is fun and entertaining, taking a few precautions to ensure your personal safety while away from home can help prevent accidents and make them easier to deal with if they do happen. One of the most important…
Graduation parties are often the first get-togethers in a season filled with celebrations and gatherings. Whether you’re hosting friends and family to celebrate milestones or just throwing an impromptu backyard barbeque, it’s important to make choices that will guarantee the safety of your guests and protect you from liability should…
Peak boating season in Georgia runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and this year the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has partnered with TEAM Georgia, an organization devoted to sober driving initiatives, to encourage boating safety on the waterways this summer. The State of Georgia has established a variety…
With spring break ski trips on many people’s minds this month, it’s important to remember that, when you go skiing, it’s “at your own risk.” The purchase of a lift ticket at ski resorts throughout North America includes your agreement that you are skiing at your own risk and that…
This week has been National Playground Safety Week, so as we head into the weekend, we think it’s appropriate to share some information about playground safety. The National Program for Playground Safety(NPPS) sponsors efforts to reduce the number of playground injuries. It’s a great idea, because more than 200,000 kids are…