The Macon Pedestrian Safety Review Board recently took a trip around Macon to survey some of the city's most dangerous roads for pedestrians. Among those: Pio Nono Ave., Rice Mill Road and Anthony Road. One of the problems noted by the board was the lack of lighting...
Month: April 2017
Distracted Driving, Part 5: Can Technology Solve the Problem?
We know that distracted driving is a huge problem, but besides making a personal commitment to never use a phone while driving, is there anything we can do about it? This question has led to some interesting technological developments that could help solve this...
Georgia Lawmakers Consider Changes to Dog Bite Reporting
Last month, a six-year-old boy in Atlanta was mauled to death by two pit bulls on the way to a bus stop. The incident has led to the proposal of new dog bite reporting rules in the Georgia House. State Rep. Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) filed the bill, known as Logan's...
Can Disobedience Result in a Loss of Workers’ Comp Benefits?
If an employee who disobeys an employer's instructions and acts in a dangerous fashion is injured as a result, can that person lose workers' comp benefits? The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that yes, he or she could lose those benefits. The case in question involved...
You’ll Never Guess Where This Doctor Was Performing Liposuction Surgery
Ever thought of getting liposuction? Would you trust a doctor who operated out of a barn without proper licensing? Yeah, that's a red flag
Attorneys Kathy McArthur, Laura Penn and Karen Robertson Recognized for Excellence
A big congratulations to our attorneys, who have been recognized for excellence in various fields by Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell! Kathy McArthur has, for many years in a row, been selected by her peers for recognition by Super Lawyers for plaintiff's personal...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month – What You Need to Know
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. So, this month, make it a point to continue to use smart driving habits every time you get behind the wheel. Distracted Driving in Georgia Texting and driving as well as other smartphone use is the biggest problem when it...
Speed Can Dramatically Affect the Outcome of a Car Accident
Last December, a devastating car accident left three injured and a young man dead in Monroe County. There was very little physical evidence to indicate what caused the accident. But recently, analysis of vehicle data painted a clear picture. Georgia State Patrol...
Distracted Driving, Part 4: How to Talk to Your Teen About Road Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 10 percent of these fatalities, the cause is distracted driving. Many teen drivers have grown up with smartphones, and these devices are...
Distracted Driving, Part 3: It’s Not Just Smartphones
Studies have shown that cell phone use, specifically texting while driving, makes you 23 times more likely to be in a car accident. But texting while driving is not the only culprit when it comes to distracted driving accidents. A study in 2013 found that even the...
