Loophole removes restriction on federal funds According to Smart Growth America, Georgia ranks ninth for highest per capita pedestrian deaths in the United States. It seems natural to set a goal to reduce fatalities. But for 2024, the state has set a formal federal goal to increase the number of expected pedestrian deaths. It has...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Drivers with Bad Habits
There are bad drivers everywhere. You've seen them on the streets of Atlanta and on highways throughout Georgia. Some are speeding or driving aggressively. Others are on the phone or dozing off behind the wheel. Too often, these types of bad driving habits result in car accidents that leave people seriously injured. Most drivers admit...
Read MoreNew Study: More Action Needed To Reduce Impaired Driving
It’s well-known that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is an extremely dangerous behavior that leaves people seriously injured – sometimes fatally. Yet according to a new study, impaired driving remains a serious problem that is a major cause of car accidents in Georgia and states throughout the country. In its report “Alcohol,...
Read MoreWhat Are the Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?
Surviving loved ones may be entitled to compensation for their pain and losses. A wrongful death is a tragic occurrence that happens when a person's death is caused by the negligence, willful act, or indifference of another party. In some cases, victims pass away immediately after the incident. Other cases can be prolonged over months...
Read More5 Common Traffic Violations That Lead To Car Accidents
Drivers put themselves and others in danger when they violate traffic laws. Police officers in Atlanta and other communities throughout Georgia issue hundreds of thousands of traffic tickets each year. On average, local police officers and state troopers from the Georgia State Patrol issue more than 800,000 traffic citations each year for three particular violations,...
Read MoreNational Concussion Awareness Day Shines a Spotlight on Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, every year, there are roughly 3 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. Yet despite being the most common type of traumatic brain injuries people suffer in accidents, concussions are still wildly misunderstood and misdiagnosed. National Concussion Awareness Day was created to shift the...
Read MoreGeorgia Participates in 'Operation Southern Slow Down' to Curb Speeding
The 6th annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” is being called a success by law enforcement officers in Georgia, who were out in full force last month cracking down on speeding drivers as part of the multistate enforcement and education campaign. Operation Southern Slow Down took place in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee from...
Read MoreEmployee Rights Under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Georgia
Whenever an employee is hurt on the job, it is extremely important that the injured worker understand all of their rights. As far as the insurance company is concerned, the less a worker knows about their benefits, the better. Workers should also know that the insurance companies and lawyers that represent their workplace do not...
Read MoreHeads Up: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Georgia drivers are reminded to always pay attention when behind the wheel In an effort to put the spotlight on how dangerous distracted driving is and send motorists a strong message that reckless driving will not be tolerated on our roadways, Georgia and other states across the nation are recognizing April as Distracted Driving Awareness...
Read MoreDiagnosing Traumatic Brain Injuries With BrainCussion
In an interview with Attorney Gary Martin Hays, founder and chief education officer Dr. Chris Connelly of BrainCussion explained how he uses best practices to diagnose and treat patients who have suffered a brain injury. Edits have been made for clarity. Chris Connelly has been practicing medicine for almost 25 years, treating thousands of spinal...
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