Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, often leaving those involved with a range of emotions and physical injuries. While some injuries are immediately apparent, others may not be noticeable until hours, days, or even weeks after the accident. Hidden injuries to...
Auto Collisions
Watch for these delayed injuries after an auto collision
Auto collisions and motor vehicle accidents can be stressful and traumatic experiences for those involved. While many physical injuries may become immediately apparent, some may not appear until days or weeks after the accident. Knowing what delayed injuries to...
Road rage poses a threat to everybody
Though it gets less media attention than distracted driving and drunk driving, road rage remains a problem on Augusta's highways and surface streets. Serious car accidents caused by a driver caught in a road rage might happen less often than ones triggered by a...
How to avoid pedestrian accidents when crossing the street
Have you ever tried crossing the street and encountered a fast-moving vehicle that nearly hit you? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 6,500 pedestrians died in 2020. To prevent this from happening,...
How to avoid 4 common types of automobile accidents
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...
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...