Warmer temperatures have infiltrated their way into the Peach State and the summer will be here in no time. Before the sweltering heat and humidity completely take over, a reminder should be given to drivers regarding hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when a person’s body temperature rises and remains above the normal; 98.6°F Most frequently, this occurs …
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 …
Stay Lucky by Driving Sober – Don’t Drink and Drive
May the luck of the Irish be with you! St. Patrick’s Day is upon us and we at Kaine Law want luck to be on your side. Just like the Irish, the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day tends to involve three things: 1) an abundance of green; 2) a parade; and 3) alcoholic beverages. While …
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 …
Saddle-Up, But Don’t Forget Your Helmet
Spring will be here before we know it! Many of us are looking forward to the warmer temperatures and weekend getaways. And if you are one of the nearly 200,000 Georgians that own a motorcycle, you may be bringing the hog out of hibernation. While the sound of the engine or sharp turns ahead may …
Social Media Privacy & Safety: Laws to Protect You at Work
Our everyday lives are surrounded by updates from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and thousands of other social media sites. We have become habitual users of several different platforms that take us away from real human interaction. Some individuals choose to interact with these platforms because it is easier or because he/she is not being accepted …
Driving for Work is a Dangerous Job
If you are one of the thousands of individuals who drive and/or commute as part of your job, this blog post is for you. Most of this discussion will be centered on factual statistics. In return, our hope is that you share this information with your employer and also learn a bit for yourself. First …
Stop for School Buses: Keep Your Money & Our Children Safe
Each morning a child steps on to a school bus. Each afternoon a child steps off of a school bus. And each time this routine occurs, there is someone in a vehicle illegally passing a school bus. According to a study done by the Gwinnett County Public Schools, in the first five (5) months of …
Causing an Accident While on a Cell Phone
While Georgia law does not yet require us to use a headset or hands-free device when talking on a cell phone while driving, the law does prohibit the use of cell phone based GPS devices while driving. Rewind ten or fifteen years ago. The “it” gadget to purchase was the TomTom or Garmin. These two …
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 …
Holiday Travel Safety: Car Accident Fatality Predictions Are Down
If you thought Thanksgiving travel was a bit crazy, wait until Christmas and New Year’s. For the first time ever, there is an estimated 100 million people expected to travel this holiday. This number triples the 38 million travelers who ventured out over Thanksgiving. According to a USA Today article and research done by the …
Pedestrian Accidents: Wheelchair Users More Likely to Die in Car Crashes
In the past year, we have touched on the importance of pedestrian safety. It seems that collisions involving pedestrians have become commonplace—not only in Georgia, but throughout the United States. As a law firm, we have assisted many individuals and families whose loved ones were involved in pedestrian accidents, as well as hit and run …
Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Atlanta, Georgia
Avoid These Atlanta Intersections to Avoid a Car Accident Driving always has its risks. The uncertainty of road conditions, traffic and how other drivers react, all become variables when we make our daily commutes. Therefore, we thought it may be a good idea to share the results of a recent investigation of what WSB-TV Atlanta …
Car Accident Deaths Are On The Rise in 2015
When the numbers of deaths from car accidents are expected to rise, we take notice. Our sole purpose is to help those individuals and family members who have been affected by car accidents. So when the outlook for traffic fatalities in 2015 is set to be released, we wanted to discuss this topic rather than …
Google Gives Thanksgiving Driving Tips
Minimize Your Risk of a Car Accident on Thanksgiving Who would’ve thought that Google, the search engine we all adore and use daily, would be providing us with Thanksgiving driving tips! It’s true and the research they provide is in fact grabbing the attention of people across the country. So before you grab your keys …
Car Accidents With Deer
The month of November is upon us! The spider-webs and costumes have been put away. The football games have become a bit more brisk. And many of us may be running more errands with family and friends coming into town for the Thanksgiving holiday. So while driving to family events, running errands around town or …
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 …
Halloween Safety: Too Many Children Are Killed
Avoid a Wrongful Death in Your Family! The spooky and clever décor dons the front entryway of our homes. The anticipation to have both the frightful and innocent hands reach into the sugar-infested dish can hardly be contained as Halloween approaches. For many of us the joys of Halloweens are not because of the candy, …
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. …
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