Driving under the influence charges can impact your chances of employment, security clearance at work, immigration, college and licenses. When you feel the full force of DUI charges, your life will never be the same again. Fortunately, some mitigating factors can help...
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Auto accident-related catastrophic injuries – how bad is the issue?
A car crash can result in various types of injuries. You could suffer a bruise, cuts, scrapes or even a broken bone. You might even suffer burns if there’s fire involved. But of the different injuries you can suffer in a motor collision, the worst are the ones...
After losing a limb in a car accident, can you get compensation?
Suffering a life-altering injury, such as the loss of a limb, in a car accident is a traumatic event. The aftermath of such an event can be a difficult time filled with medical treatments, pain and the emotional struggle of adjusting to a new way of life. If you find...
Can you legally avoid DUI checkpoints?
Driving under the influence is a severe offense in every state, including Georgia. Law enforcement officers often set up DUI checkpoints to test drivers for intoxication. These checkpoints might seem intimidating, and you might wonder if legally avoiding them is...
5 strategies for motorcyclists to prevent car accidents
Motorcyclists enjoy a unique sense of freedom on the open road, but this freedom comes with an increased risk of accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than car occupants to die in a crash....
Will the Fair Housing Act protect convicted felons?
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Act provides protections for renters and homebuyers against discrimination. The goal is to ensure housing is available to all regardless of their race, religion, gender or other protected status. As a...
Hair accessories can cause major damage in an accident
Car safety is an important topic, and it often focuses on seatbelt use, airbags and safe driving techniques. However, less obvious factors can also impact safety during a car accident, including the hair accessories that individuals wear, such as large clips and...
Who is most at risk of injury or death in a truck accident?
Every day, you share the road with a variety of other vehicles. If you travel on state highways or interstates, you will notice there are a lot of large trucks. Large trucks haul goods and materials all across the country, so they spend a lot of time on the roads....
Why do you feel angry after a TBI?
Behavioral changes following a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury are common. While the difference may depend on the type of injury, many people struggle with changes to their personality and behavior. If you recently sustained a TBI and have become more quick...
Do you have PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a disorder that develops after you experience or witness a traumatic event. Such traumatic events may include but are not limited to car accidents, war, the death of a family member, a violent crime or the like. Any person...