You're driving along, minding your own business, and all of a sudden you come across an aggressive driver. Even though you hope to avoid a conflict, you know that removing yourself from harm's way is easier said than done. Here are five immediate steps to take if you...
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Follow these tips when driving on the highway
When you merge onto the highway, your entire mindset should change. The way you tackle these roadways should be different from how you drive in the city. With vehicles moving extremely fast, especially in and around big cities like Atlanta, you must know exactly what...
Do you have an attractive nuisance on your property?
Do you assume that anyone who comes onto your property without permission and gets injured won't have a case against you since they were trespassing? That's not always how it works, especially with children. If you have an attractive nuisance, you could still be...
Got a motorcycle for Christmas? Follow these safety tips
Did you get a motorcycle for the holidays? Maybe your special someone went all-out with a gift. Perhaps you just decided to treat yourself to what you have always wanted. Whatever the reason, riding a motorcycle for the first time is an exciting experience. There are...
Is your teen a safe driver? Tips for talking about this
When it's finally time for your teen to hit the road without parental supervision, you must be confident in their ability to handle any situation that comes their way. That's why it's so important to talk about safe driving in the appropriate manner (and as often as...
Will the ‘Textalyzer’ bring a swift end to texting and driving?
Police forces throughout the United States have been using the "Breathalyzer" device to identify, arrest and convict drunk drivers for decades. This has served to dramatically decrease deaths and injuries caused by drunk drivers, but now there's a new threat on the...
Tracking surgical sponges is vital to patient health
Sometimes a patient will go to an Atlanta medical facility for a routine surgery and everything appears to go well. However, after several days of recovery, the patient notices that his or her pain is getting worse instead of better. This pain might even include...
2 aspects of keeping scaffolds safe for workers
Have you ever been on-the-job at a Georgia construction site, climbed up to the top of a scaffold and discovered that the entire structure was unsteady and wobbling? It's hard to believe, but countless construction workers endure conditions like this on a daily basis...
Workplace accidents and wage replacement benefits
One of the most important benefits provided by the Georgia workers' compensation program is the possibility of wage replacement. For some workers who are so severely injured that they can't perform their job duties, they can ask for aid to help cover their lost wages....
Are you aware of the risks of boating under the influence?
There are many lakes in Georgia, and because of the usually fine weather, people can enjoy being out on the water for much of the year. There is an exhilaration, a feeling of freedom in taking a boat out on the lake. However, when boat operators have a few...