Our law firm recently represented a woman who claimed that an emergency room doctor's failure to provide prompt treatment for nerve damage caused by a ruptured disk left her permanently incontinent and unable to work. The client, Nicole Hill, is largely confined to a...
Month: June 2017
The Problem of Road Rage in Georgia
A fender bender in DeKalb County, Georgia turned deadly after one driver shot another, killing him. The driver of a beige pickup truck slightly rear-ended a silver Lexus, and when the driver of the Lexus got out of his vehicle and approached the truck, the driver...
What Can Tim Hague’s Tragic Passing Teach Us about Sports-Related TBI?
A long, but educational video highlighting the dangers of traumatic brain injury for athletes who participate in contact sports.
Recalled Car Seats May Endanger Your Child
Graco recently announced that it is recalling 25,000 of its car seats due to defects that could present a danger to your children. The My Ride 65 convertible car seats, which allow kids to ride rear-facing until they are 40 pounds and forward-facing until 65 pounds,...
Why Do Semi-Trucks Roll Over?
On May 19, a Forsyth man was injured in a rollover accident after losing control of his tractor-trailer. According to police, the man was driving too fast to properly negotiate a curb. His truck rolled onto its side and spilled trash all over the road and the...
Is There a Support Group for Pedestrian Accident Victims?
The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board recently announced that it wants to create a support group for families impacted by pedestrian fatalities. The group voted on May 16 to recommend to commissioners to approve the initiative. The friends and relatives of...
Motivation after Injury: Double Amputee Cyclist Inspires Hope in Georgia
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, a man named Hector Picard was working as an electrician in Florida. While on the job, an accident sent 13,000 volts of electricity through his body twice. The work injury led to the amputation of his right arm and half of his left...
How Much Does a Seat Belt Ticket Cost in Georgia?
The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is kicking off the summer driving season with a period of increased enforcement of the Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign. The goal is to reduce highway fatalitiesand injuries, which increase during the summer months....
Evander Holyfield Inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame
Congratulations to legendary boxer and our friend Evander Holyfield for his induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame!
This Semi-Truck Safety Tech Can Save Your Life
Should there be a mandate requiring side underride guards on semi-trucks? Under federal law, semi-trucks are required to have rear underride guards. These rails prevent cars from traveling underneath trucks in accidents, potentially saving the lives of drivers....