Year: 2016
The aftermath of a truck accident can be too much to imagine for those who have not had to experience it firsthand. When a commercial vehicle weighing up to 80,000 pounds and possibly carrying hazardous materials collides with other vehicles, the outcome is almost always disastrous. The property damage to your car and the area […]
It used to be that you drove or commuted into work five days a week. But now, 3.7 million employees work from home at least part time, according to a study by GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com. Working from home has been a striking trend in the last decade, with the number of employees regularly taking advantage of Internet-based […]
Despite a growing number of Americans who need Social Security services, the administration is slowly losing employees. According to the Office of Personnel Management, the Social Security Administration employed 65,717 people as of September 2015. This figure fell to 64,264 people by March 2016. The difference may not look extreme, but the loss is keenly […]
People walk away with much more than physical injuries after a car accident. The emotional significance of a collision cannot be understated. People who are confident in their driving abilities or who feel safe as passengers suddenly collide with another car and come face to face with reality: that driving is dangerous and they could […]
Most people live on their phones nowadays and it can be hard to put these devices away when people get into their cars. It is consistently tempting to read work emails, return your mother’s call, or text friends while you are commuting to or from work or running errands. Technology has made it too easy […]
It is no secret that construction work can be harsh on a worker’s body. It is often grueling work even when everything is safe and goes well. Long days of physical labor in all sorts of environments carry with them an inherent risk for injuries. When safety procedures are not followed, workers are put at […]
Distracted driving has become a key factor in car accidents around the U.S. While cell phones are a major culprit, drivers are distracted by much more than texting. They are eating, drinking coffee, reading the newspaper, doing their hair all while steering a car going more than 35 mph through traffic. If people are on the highway, […]
Car accidents are common and unfortunately consistently lead to lawsuits. While all drivers should have insurance that covers any property damages and physical injuries they cause, many do not. A significant number of drivers head out with too little or no insurance at all. This means injured people may need to sue the driver directly […]
Georgia dog bite law Dogs are often considered a member of the family. They are loved and well cared for. But every year, thousands of pets attack and bite other people, leading to injuries and even fatalities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 4.5 million dog bite in […]
Construction is often reported as one of the most dangerous careers in the U.S.; workers are consistently exposed to great heights, hazardous chemicals, heavy equipment, and unprotected but live electricity. The impact of these dangers is seen in the number of work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths within the construction industry. The Georgia construction industry saw […]
