Even though some accidents are out of your control, there are steps you can take to help prevent accidents. You can avoid many of these common automobile accidents with planning and thoughtful practice. Here are four common types of car accidents and ways for you to...
Month: May 2021
Identifying early warning signs of nursing home abuse
You placed your loved one in an assisted living facility to receive the care you cannot provide. Unfortunately, your aging family member may not be as safe as you think. Nursing home abuse is a widespread issue, with approximately 64% of staff members admitting to...
9 types of distracted driving
When it comes to distracted driving, smartphones and texting behind the wheel often rise to the top as the major culprits behind this illegal and unsafe behavior. Alarmingly, this dubious pair has gained in popularity in the past 20 years leading to many motor vehicle...
Where are you most likely to slip and fall at the grocery store?
Whether you love a good bargain or enjoy shopping for exotic produce, it can be fun to walk around the grocery store. During inclement weather, you may worry about slipping in the parking lot and injuring yourself in a fall. Your odds of suffering a serious injury,...
Can you have a concussion without a bump on your head?
When car accidents happen in the U.S., someone often suffers a serious and potentially life-altering injury. In fact, more than 4.4 million Americans require medical care after crashes on U.S. roadways every year. Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries are...
Common causes for motor vehicle crashes
Every driver on the road has a duty to others to be a safe driver. That duty applies to your passengers, other drivers on the road and any pedestrians. This involves minimizing distractions and being an attentive driver. Despite this duty, according to the Georgia...
Are you using the right child safety seat?
Securing your child in the right safety seat may prevent serious injury in a motor vehicle accident. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the risk for this type of injury decreases by 59% when parents properly use an approved child...
Who might be liable in a truck accident in Georgia?
If you are hurt in an accident caused by a commercial truck driver, many parties may be liable for damages. For instance, the ]company that hired the driver might be a defendant in your personal injury case under the theories of vicarious liability or negligent...
Vehicle safety features still come with their drawbacks
It could be that you were in an accident with a driver who had the ADAS on. ADAS stands for advanced driver-assistance system, and it is composed of a number of safety features. While there are plenty of drivers in Augusta, Georgia, who rely on these, experts say that...
Excessive coffee drinkers among truckers run a higher crash risk
Truck accidents can happen for any number of reasons here in Georgia, and oftentimes it's the truck driver who is at fault. Let's say that you were injured at the hands of a negligent trucker. You may be able to file a claim against the trucking company, but you will...