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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Swimming Pool Safety
Floaties…………….Check Rings……….……..Check Shark Toys………..Check Dolphin Toys……..Check Water Pails………..Check Kick board……..…Check The swim bag is covered and the sunscreen is applied. The sun is shining and the pool is ready to be filled with eager little swimmers. While the basics are covered with toys, sunscreen and snacks for later, the utmost importance should be directed towards …
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 …
May is Bicycle Safety Month
Before the summer heat sets in and the crack of baseball bats can be heard around the neighborhood, the month of May has been dedicated to bicycle safety. Many of us participate in the leisurely activity of biking with our family or wake up in the early morning hours to pedal-out for exercise. Whatever the …
Injured on the Job? Know Your Rights!
Day in and day out we find ourselves hitting the alarm clock with annoyance as we want to avoid the inevitable work week. Whether it is the case of the Mondays or encountering a mid-week exhaustion point, we know that in order to make ends meet we have to go to work. However, an even …
Falling in the Workplace
Five o’clock has finally hit and you grab your keys to brave the commute home. On your way out the door you suddenly and unexpectedly fall to the ground. You may have picked yourself up immediately, (more embarrassed than anything) or you endured a serious injury. Every year there are thousands of people who sustain …
Move Over
We often take for granted the men and women who respond to those needing assistance on the side of the road. Whether it is a flat tire, a fender bender or a major accident, many of us pass by too quickly and ignore the signs of those helping someone in distress. Georgia is a participant …
What to Know About Pedestrian Accidents
A text we think we need to respond to immediately. Running late for an appointment. Whatever it may be, nothing is worth risking a run-in with a pedestrian. Recently, we have seen the unfortunate news of a pedestrian fatally struck on I-285 in Sandy Springs, closing all lanes of traffic on Thursday morning and a …
Road Rage
How often have you found yourself behind the wheel, frustrated and yelling at another vehicle? Too many times to count, I am sure. Whether it is a faulty move, a lane change without a signal or a driver going 25 mph in a 50 mph zone, we have all endured our fair share of road …
Making A Claim With Your Own Insurance
Does the thought of calling your insurance company to report an auto accident fill you with dread? Are you convinced that, even if you are not at fault, your auto insurance premiums will skyrocket if you file a claim with your insurance company? Do you believe an alarm will sound when you file the claim …
Motorcycle Passenger Law
With temperatures purportedly reaching the upper-70s this week, it seemed like the perfect time to pick up where we left off in our last discussion about motorcycles. As promised, we’re back to discuss Georgia’s laws regarding passengers on motorcycles. The governing statute for motorcycle passengers is O.C.G.A. § 40-6-311(a), which states: A person operating a …
Motorcycle Helmet Law
Spring has sprung! And, motorcyclists everywhere are donning their motorcycle gear and they’re ready to R-I-D-E! Many of our readers are experienced riders, while some of you may be new to this adrenaline-fueled activity. Regardless of whether you are old enough to remember “Easy Rider”, or barely old enough to remember “Wild Hogs,” it is …
Plain Talk Series: a Basic Explanation of Your Auto Insurance Policy – Property Damage
The “declaration page” of your insurance policy lists the different types of insurance coverages available under your particular insurance policy. In other words, the declaration page is a basic summary of the insurance coverages that you pay for as part of your insurance premium. An explanation (in plain English) of the different types of property …
Plain Talk Series: A Basic Explanation of Your Auto Insurance Policy-Medical
Medical Payments Insurance Coverage The “declaration page” of your insurance policy lists the different types of insurance coverages available under your particular insurance policy. In other words, the declaration page is a basic summary of the insurance coverages that you pay for as part of your insurance premium. An explanation (in plain English) of medical …
Plain Talk Series: A Basic Explanation of Your Auto Insurance Policy-Liability
Liability Insurance Coverage The “declaration page” of your insurance policy lists the different types of insurance coverages available under your particular insurance policy. In other words, the declaration page is a basic summary of the insurance coverages that you pay for as part of your insurance premium. An explanation (in plain English) of the different …
