North Carolina law requires children under the age of 8 to be in weight- and height-appropriate car or booster seats every time they ride in motor vehicles. This makes sense, as these seats are highly effective at reducing traffic fatalities and accident-related...
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3 common airbag-associated injuries
Along with crumple zones and seat belts, airbags have made cars considerably safer in recent years. In fact, between their invention and 2017, frontal airbags prevented an estimated 50,457 traffic fatalities. While your car's airbags may improve your odds of surviving...
Research shows SUVs are more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Residents of Georgia and the rest of the nation are increasingly favoring SUVs over traditional passenger vehicles. Studies show that SUVs are more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities when they hit pedestrians than traditional sedans. As the number of...
Can you afford a personal injury attorney?
If you have noticed your paycheck does not seem to go as far as it used to go, you are certainly not alone. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, nearly 80% of Americans have some anxiety about their financial well-being. If you have suffered a serious injury in...
3 tips for keeping children safe while bicycling
Many people of all ages enjoy riding bicycles. However, there are certain risks involved with riding a bicycle, even in an area that does not have much traffic. If your children love riding their bicycles, then it is important that they understand how to keep...
Make sure your teen knows what to do after a vehicle crash
Like every other parent, you dreaded receiving a late-night call from your teen driver saying there had been a car accident. After confirming Mary is OK, you will want to meet her at the accident site. But first, does she know the steps to take after an accident?...
Dog attacks may leave children with serious emotional injuries
Even dogs that have reputations for being good with children may behave unpredictably or aggressively. As a result, more than 50% of dog attacks in the U.S. involve kids. When dogs bite youngsters, they also often cause bodily injuries that require immediate medical...
Three common car crash injuries and potentially costly treatment
Some injuries are obvious following a car crash and some are not. Some people, especially those without insurance, may be aware of an injury but hesitant to seek medical help. Here are three common car crash injuries that require treatment in order to prevent even...
3 safety innovations designed to cut injury risk for bicyclists
Georgia bicycle enthusiasts enjoy fine weather for much of the year, so many ride frequently, even daily. However, if you belong to this group you know you must use extra care when riding around traffic. Here are three safety innovations designed to keep bicyclists...
Should you give an insurer a blanket medical authorization?
Car accidents occur at an alarming rate. In fact, there are an estimated 6 million car accidents on U.S. roadways every single year. In Georgia, roughly 13% of drivers have reported an at-fault car accident within the last seven years. This figure is higher than the...