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...
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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...
What does Georgia say about distracted driving?
In February 2021, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that two new distracted driving bills have moved to the Georgia House of Representatives for review. These provisions strive to further limit serious injuries and deaths in the state resulting from device use...
What to do when you get an initial insurance offer?
After an accident, you will likely hear from insurance adjusters very soon after. If you experienced a life-altering event such as a serious injury, car crash, dog bite, defective product injury or a workplace accident, the at-fault party’s insurance will contact you...
Legal options after a dog attack
At a barbecue at a friend's house, his dog knocks you over and you break your arm in the fall. Perhaps your child suffered serious injuries after an attack by an unleashed dog at a local park. Review the Georgia dog bite provisions that apply to these and similar...
A hospital visit may leave you with a serious infection
If you have a major injury or illness, you may have little choice but to visit the hospital. After all, your primary care physician may lack the expertise and equipment necessary to treat you in a non-hospital setting. Unfortunately, though, a hospital visit may also...