Recently, a woman suffered severe burns after a huge fire broke out at the Pleasantdale Apartments in DeKalb County. By the time firefighters arrived, massive flames had already engulfed half the building. Several people escaped by jumping from a second-story balcony; others banged on doors to alert others to the danger. Residents described the experience...
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How Georgia’s Hands-Free Law Is (and Isn’t) Working 5 Years Later
Since the 2018 hands-free law took effect, fatal crashes caused by distracted driving are down. Five years after Georgia restricted cell phone use behind the wheel, the numbers show an appreciative decrease in the number of fatal traffic crashes caused by distracted driving. “The law is saving lives,” according to Robert Hydrick of the Georgia...
Read MoreGolf Cart Accident and Injuries in Georgia
On the Fourth of July, after watching fireworks on Main Street in Acworth, a 24-year-old man began to drive home in his six-person golf cart. That’s when the driver of a car slammed into the back, ejecting the man and flipping the cart. The driver fled the scene, leaving the injured young man on the...
Read MoreSpeeding is a Deadly Epidemic On Georgia Roads
Motorists need to take responsibility and put safety first. As any Georgia motorist can easily observe, speeding is a massive problem on our roads and throughout the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding is a factor in about 29% of fatal car accidents. And the problem is only getting worse:...
Read MoreWhat Is Considered a Serious Injury in a Car Accident?
Serious injuries disrupt a person’s life. They limit a person’s ability to enjoy hobbies or go to work in the same way as they had before the accident. Any injury can be serious. The worst action a person can take in response to their pain is to not seek medical care. Doing so can possibly...
Read MoreWhen Truck Driver Fatigue Causes Accidents
Driver fatigue and exhaustion were among the top 10 reasons for truck accidents, according to researchers studying large truck wrecks. Rising fuel costs, a shortage of drivers, and pressure from trucking companies (more concerned with speed and profit than employee health) mean many drivers are forced to operate their vehicles while sleep-deprived. Refusing to do...
Read MoreBurn Injury Lawyer: Treatment and Compensation
Nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. seek medical care for burn injuries each year, with 40,000 cases requiring hospitalization and 4,000 dying due to their injuries. Severe, life-threatening burns require specialized medical care and cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in ongoing treatment. They often leave sufferers physically altered and may require multiple...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents in Georgia Are on the Rise
The pedestrian fatality rate in Georgia has reached a critical point. Statistical data reveals a harsh reality that pedestrians face a significantly higher risk here compared to many other parts of the country. According to the latest data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Georgia consistently ranks among the states with the highest pedestrian fatality...
Read MoreConcussion and Brain Swelling Symptoms After a Motorcycle Accident
During a motorcycle crash, riders have a much higher risk of suffering an internal head injury due to how exposed they are on the road. While wearing a helmet can help prevent skull fractures and severe brain injuries, riders may still suffer a head injury that requires hospitalization and follow-up care. In rare cases, a...
Read MoreHow Much to Ask for in a Personal Injury Settlement
Remember: Settlement is a compromise, not a win-or-lose situation. The amount of compensation an injured victim may receive in a personal injury settlement depends on a variety of factors. Injury severity, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, emotional trauma, and most importantly, insurance coverage, all play a part in determining the final dollar amount in an injury...
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