Car accidents can happen anywhere. However, certain road sections like intersections have a higher risk due to the increased traffic and vehicles headed in different directions. According to the Department of Transportation, most accidents occur at intersections, and...
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How to respond when confronted by an aggressive driver
Many people classify driving as a leisurely activity. Others rely on the use of a vehicle to carry out their employment duties. Either way, driving has the potential to be dangerous. At some point in time, every road user will come across another driver who acts...
What is a catastrophic injury?
A car accident may do more than ruin your day. You may find yourself facing an uphill battle when it comes to recovering from a serious injury. When damage to the body makes it almost impossible to return to life as usual, the injury is catastrophic. This damage is...
Signs that someone may be driving while impaired
More often than not, road users across Georgia reach their destinations without being caught up in an accident. Sadly, this is not always the case. While driving may present an efficient way to get around, there are also a number of risks associated with this mode of...
How common are mental health disorders among head injury victims?
Head injuries are among the most serious among accident victims. They may range from mild concussions whose treatment only requires bed rest and painkillers to injuries that affect the brain leading to extensive hospitalization. Unfortunately, full recovery from...
Getting divorced? Beware of false abuse allegations
While some divorces can be relatively civil, many others are full of acrimony and dirty tricks. If you are going through one of the latter types, you could wind up falsely accused of domestic violence. It’s a sad state of affairs when one spouse resorts to leveling...
Just how dangerous are intersections?
You have to deal with a lot of dangerous driving conditions when you're on the road. Whether you're trying to navigate a poorly designed road, driving through a construction zone or turning through a blind curve on a hill, the road itself can make accidents more...
Why DUI arrests of senior citizens are becoming more common
We generally associate drunk driving with teens and young adults more than with older ones – and certainly more than with senior citizens. Indeed, it is a serious problem for young people, and their drunk driving crashes are more likely to be fatal. However, alcohol...
What is a wrongful death in Georgia?
If your loved one dies in a car crash because of someone driving under the influence, the state of Georgia allows you to sue the person or company responsible. A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit filed in civil court. Although the individual allegedly responsible...
Spinal cord injuries increase the risk of mental health issues
Your physical and mental health are closely related. If your physical health is affected by illness or injury, it may adversely impact your mental health. For a spinal cord injury that results in paraplegia or quadriplegia, the injury and side effects from treatment...