Many people who live in Georgia love animals--especially dogs--and often take them along where ever they go. Unfortunately, you may not know whether the dogs you encounter are friendly or dangerous. A good way to improve your or a loved one's personal safety is to be...
Even cautious drivers sometimes experience accidents. There's a good chance you'll feel astonished, afraid, baffled, and enraged when one occurs, but try to stay calm. It might be challenging to know what to do following an accident. But, taking charge of the...
Anxiety and mental distress are common after a vehicle accident results in severe injuries. Much of this anxiety centers on your personal safety. For example, you may be terrified of riding in a car. However, some of your anxiousness could be associated with the...
When older people take a fall in a store, restaurant or other property, they sometimes don’t want to make a fuss or hold anyone responsible, even if they’re injured. They blame their own “clumsiness” or they assume that those who own the property will say that they...
There are many different kinds of divers out there on the roads. Many of these people drive for work, commute to school or are taking their children to school. While driving is extremely convenient, it’s also very dangerous. Some of the drivers around you may have a...
Every time you drive, you hope to do so safely. Most people commute without incident every single day. No one expects to get into an accident. But it is certainly best to consider how common accidents are so that you can take steps to make yourself even safer. If...
Even the cuddliest, gentlest, and sweetest dogs can bite if provoked, frightened or overexcited. Therefore, regardless of the breed or size, a dog can attack and bite you. Unfortunately, a dog bite can cause serious and permanent injuries that may limit your ability...
You’re out for an evening run when you suddenly find yourself facing off with a dangerous dog. Maybe it’s growling and baring its teeth at you. Maybe it’s barking and running out of an unfenced yard, clearly unrestrained and about to attack. At that moment, you may...
Surgical errors are a type of medical error and are a leading cause of death for patients in the United States. This substantial threat to patient safety constitutes a severe public health problem. Sometimes surgical mistakes occur when a doctor does something...
After you experience a car accident, insurance adjusters will attempt to call you. Georgia law requires every driver to pay for liability insurance. If the other driver is at fault, they will try to pay as little damage as possible for the crash. If you recently...