Last week the Floyd County Sheriff's Office held a "Thumbs Off: No Texting While Driving" campaign with the sheriff and staffers visiting Georgia schools to bring the message to teens. Statistics show that 11 teens die every day because of texting while driving, the...
Month: October 2015
Is My Loved One Safe in a Nursing Home? Video Sparks Elder Abuse Investigation
Tragically, every year, nursing home residents suffer abuse in Georgia and throughout the country. Earlier this month, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department launched an elder abuse investigation after an employee of a LifeHOUSE elder care facility in Vista, Calif....
5 Ways to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions
Fall has arrived and so have the deer. The Georgia Department of Transportation says around 50,000 wrecks per year are caused by deer. So what can you do to avoid a deer-vehicle collision? Most importantly, be more aware of your surroundings. The fall months have the...
Troopers Warn Georgians To Watch for Farm Vehicles on the Roadways
Georgia drivers should expect to see more farm vehicles on the roadways now that harvest season is in full swing. During this time of year, farmers are transporting things from field to field in equipment that is designed to be used on the fields. Since tractors...
Kathy McArthur Recertified as Member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Kathy McArthur, founder of the , has been recertified as a member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy for continually demonstrating special knowledge, skills and proficiency. "We take great pride in representing real people with real...
Georgia’s Rise in Car Accident Fatalities Called an ‘Epidemic’
Georgia authorities are dealing with what they are calling a "deadly epidemic" that is sweeping the state's roadways. According to new Georgia Department of Transportation statistics, there was a 25 percent increase in car accident fatalities the beginning of 2015...
