Forget walking around and looking down at your smart phone to respond to a text or check your Facebook feed. The new craze is Pokemon Go – a game centered on capturing, training and fighting Pokemon located in the real world. The trend hasn’t just settled here in the United States, it has become a …
A Deck Collapse Can Cause Injuries To Dozens
We all enjoy the summer evenings when the temperature is perfect, the grill is hot and a cold drink is in hand while we sit on the deck. For many families it has become a meeting space to enjoy each other’s company and unwind. While we all deserve a nice evening on the deck, the …
Amusement Park Ride Accidents Are No Laughing Matter
The school year is drawing to a close and many of us have summer vacation on the brain. While vacations can range from the Grand Canyon to Disney World, millions of families across the U.S. will be visiting an amusement park. On average, 375 million people will visit one of the 400 amusement parks in …
Chronic Pain Caused by a Car Accident
The repercussions from a major car accident can be life changing. Car accidents can range anywhere from a fender bender to a rollover accident. Either one can result in an accident victim having life-long pain and physical effects. For those who do seek treatment for chronic pain resulting from an accident, there is also an …
We’re All Equal In Our Need For Clean Water
The news of the water crisis in Flint, MI has communities across the country questioning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While Georgia is thousands of miles from the Great Lakes State, the controversy centered on water quality is a topic any city, state and nation should never ignore. Many of us don’t think twice when …
Hoverboards: Let’s Go Back From The Future
When Mike Tyson goes down and it isn’t a result from a punch–you may re-think the product he was using (once you stop laughing). The hoverboard was a popular gift to give and receive this past holiday season; however, after this viral video, and many other negative instances shared via news outlets, it seems as …
Prevent Child Drownings
You looked away for a second. Maybe you went around the corner to grab a towel from the linen closet. Or maybe you forgot to turn the stove off after dinner and went to the kitchen for no more than a minute. For most families, the bath time ritual is a nightly occurrence. It signals …
Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
Stressful events can cause us to neglect things that we normally would’ve thought about doing. Additionally, we can make even more mistakes because our minds are scattered and anxiety runs high. In the event of a car accident — whether you are at fault or not – mistakes are easy to make. Statistically, we are …
Anchor It and Protect a Child: Important Safety Steps to Protect Your Home
Our home should be the one place our children feel safe. Our home should provide our children with the security that nowhere else provides. Our home should be filled with children’s laughter and contentment as they know that nothing will hurt them. However, the hidden dangers in our homes should never be ignored or neglected. …
Football Injuries and Wrongful Death among Children
Our children thrive on socializing, staying active and having fun. When you combine all three it can create pure joy not only for them, but also for us as parents. One example in obtaining all three is to have your child join an extra-curricular activity. The most popular extracurricular activity for boys, especially in the …
House Fire Safety to Prevent Burns, Injury and Death
A recent tragedy took the lives of three young children in Minnesota. While the story is heart-wrenching, the lesson from this misfortune should be discussed in our homes so it doesn’t happen again. On Sunday, October 4, 2015, three children under the age of 7 were caught in a house fire due to an oven …
Hurricane Safety
Living in the south has its perks. The mild temperatures allow front porch solace and sweet tea sipping for the majority of the year. However, when dangerous weather does hit the south, the safety of family, friends and neighbors should be the upmost importance. We have entered hurricane season and we are already feeling remnants …
Slip & Falls As We Age
As we age, there are more and more risks that hover over us. The visits to the doctor seem more frequent. The simple tasks of daily life seem a bit more strenuous. And the accidents that occur can be life changing. For the older generation, the risks of slips and falls become more frequent than …
School Bus Dangers
As parents we entrust our schools, transportation systems and officials to keep our children safe at all times. Unfortunately, accidents happen and we can’t control the unexplainable dangers our children may face. A horrific scene on Monday left a five-year-old kindergartener dead when his own school bus struck him. The accident occurred when the bus …
Driveway Safety
We all tend to repeat the same behavior. And for most of us we tend to repeat our daily routine because it is second nature—even comfortable. However, what if those routines are ones we should be paying more attention to? For example, when you leave your house each morning—do you look behind your shoulder even …
A School’s Responsibility for Injuries or Death
The school year is officially underway! Parents are breathing a bit easier as morning routines have become more efficient; while the kids are becoming more comfortable at school. It is normal for both parents and children to feel a bit jittery as the new school year begins, but hopefully as time passes, all parties will …
Petextrians: Texting While Walking
Whether you live in small town Georgia or in the big city, your right foot has slammed on the brake a time or two. The reasons are endless but one growing trend is that of petextrians. Yes, you heard that correctly, P-E-T-E-X-T-R-I-A-N-S. A petextrian is an individual who is texting and walking at the same …
Fireworks Safety
A star spangled spectacular is headed our way in a week and like many Americans, we are looking forward to the early morning parade, backyard barbecue and laughter among friends and family. While these traditions are popular, one we must discuss is that of fireworks. The Fourth of July is always a busy time and …
National Safety Month
The National Safety Council has released a campaign focused on helping save lives and preventing injuries. The council acknowledges the myriad of fears we have throughout our everyday lives and strives to provide education on a variety of topics. Their campaign this year, “What I Live For” is meant to share stories, provide resources, videos, …
Grill Fires and Safety
The sweet smells of summer are here and many of us are already enjoying more outdoor activities. One of those activities involves the grill and whole lot of southern comfort foods. The aromas of a newly lighted grill and fresh hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs bring us back to the good ol’ days of our …
