Many people in Georgia have dogs as companion animals. There are also some people who have dogs to do certain work on their farms or to provide support for a loved one with a disabling medical condition. Dogs can be amiable companions and useful around the home, but...
What are the most dangerous jobs in Georgia?
There's some degree of risk inherent in every aspect of modern life. People can end up hurt in a car crash on their way to the grocery store or when they slip and fall down the stairs of their own home. Thankfully, those who are aware of the main sources of injury...
The dangers of distracted driving
You surely see them all the time on Dalton's roads and highways: people driving and using their cellphones at the same time. Distracted driving is an epidemic throughout Georgia and the rest of the country. It kills thousands of people and seriously injures many more...
The most dangerous roads in Georgia
Georgia’s most dangerous roads are in the Atlanta-metro area, but the northwestern part of the state has its share, too. With the presence of U.S. Interstate 75 (I-75), northwest Georgia is an area that experiences plenty of traffic. But this also means the area has...
Wrong-way driving accidents are going up
The number of wrong-way car accidents is increasing in Georgia and across the country, generating concern for traffic authorities in every state and across the nation. On average, 350 people are killed each year nationwide in a wrong-way car accident, according to the...
What is the value of estate planning?
Questions may come up regarding when it is a good time to take part in estate planning. Some Georgia residents might wonder if they need a certain net worth before taking concrete steps. In truth, anyone could launch into estate planning at any time. There's no "bad...
Foreseeability in premises liability lawsuits
Premises liability lawsuits in Georgia and around the country are usually filed by individuals who suffered injuries in an accident because a building owner or occupier failed to address a dangerous condition that they knew about or should have known about. This kind...
Why recovery is uncertain with traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is sometimes a consequence of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia. Moderate to severe TBI can indefinitely affect your daily activities since this injury can be both long-lasting and permanent. TBI could cause both mental and physical...
3 ways trucks can become unbalanced
To prevent accidents caused by heavy loads, trucks traveling through Georgia must adhere to certain weight limits. Did you know that the placement of cargo in a truck could be just as important as how much that cargo weighs? When trucks become unbalanced, they are...
Accidents with uninsured drivers in Georgia
Vehicle owners in Georgia are required to carry insurance that provides coverage of at least $25,000 to pay for personal injuries, $25,000 to pay for property damage and $50,000 for each accident, but the law does not mandate uninsured motorist coverage. However,...
