Deciding to send someone you love to a nursing home for long-term or around-the-clock care can be a difficult decision. You want them to go somewhere they’ll receive the best possible care, and you need to know that they’re not going to be a victim of violence or...
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Which Georgia counties had the most fatal car accidents?
Many different factors influence your risk of a crash. Timing plays a role, as wrecks are more likely at certain times of day than at others. There are also seasonable changes in different kinds of crash risk, like drunk driving crash risk and the possibility of a...
Here’s what you shouldn’t say after an auto accident
Any time you’re in a collision, there are things that you should or shouldn’t say. Depending on how you handle yourself after a crash, you could hurt your chance of getting the compensation you need. Saying the wrong thing could even end up having the unintended...
Medical malpractice – 5 things to do if you suspect it’s happened to you
Medical malpractice can happen for many different reasons, and it typically stems from the negligence of the medical team and their failure to provide you with proper care. If it does occur, it can lead to serious injuries, and some medical malpractice incidents are...
How much will car insurance cover after a crash in Georgia?
The average American household doesn't have that much in savings. If one of the wage-earning family members suddenly loses their income because of a car crash injury, there may only be enough money in savings to cover your mortgage for one or two months. You will be...
5 signs of nursing home negligence
Nursing home negligence is different than abuse. Although the staff may not take any deliberate action to cause harm to your loved one, they may neglect to do the things that they are supposed to do to keep them safe and healthy. Neglect often goes overlooked, so it's...
A common driving maneuver has a strong correlation with crashes
The risk for a crash is always there no matter how safe you try to be. However, there are certain driving habits that add to your overall collision risk far more than other behaviors. You likely already recognize how dangerous drunk driving or texting while driving...
Heavy traffic can increase your risk of getting into a wreck
Macon sees its fair share of traffic. The roads fill up during rush hour every weekday afternoon, and thousands of people drive through the area in late November and early December because of the incredible Christmas displays. These tourists are particularly dangerous...
What is the worst injury possible in a slip-and-fall situation?
If you were to believe what you see on social media or the television, you might think that a slip-and-fall is really just a humorous incident and not a dangerous experience. However, slip-and-falls are one of the more serious ways that people get hurt in public...
What determines the value of your personal injury claim?
Following a personal injury incident, it’s conceivable for victims to wonder about the amount they are likely to receive as compensation. It's hard to tell without knowing the exact circumstances surrounding your accident. A good rule of thumb is that the value of...