A 15-year-old high school student was killed when a 21-year-old man reportedly ran a stop sign in Dawson County on July 4. Three other teenagers were injured in the car crash. The wreck happened about 9:30 p.m., at the intersection of Industrial Park and Lumpkin...
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4 signs of nursing home abuse to watch for
When caring for your elderly relations becomes too much for you to handle, it is often easiest to turn to a nursing home or some type of assisted living facility. This means that you trust the care and well-being of your loved ones to the facility's staff....
Workplace accidents and third-party claims
When you arrive at work, you hope that you remain safe until your shift comes to an end. While this is typically the way things work, there is always the potential for an accident to occur. If you suffer a workplace injury, you need to learn more about your legal...
Lawsuit claims man died after falling into a deep fryer
According to a recently filed wrongful death lawsuit, a woman claims that a Publix grocery store is responsible for her husband's 2015 death. The man worked as a vent hood technician, with one of his responsibilities being to clean vent hoods. When doing so on June...
How can you drive safely at night?
Regardless of where you live or the time of the year, it's safe to assume that you'll find yourself driving at night every now and again. While there is nothing wrong with hitting the road after the sun goes down, this does increase the likelihood of being involved in...
Reducing road rage against cyclists
Although most motorists recognize that cyclists have the same rights on the road as cars and trucks, there are still times when drivers get upset over sharing the road with bicycles. Road rage is common on the road, usually due to stress, frustration and anger on the...
Your hands and repetitive stress injuries
Depending on your profession, there is a good chance that you use your hands on a regular basis. Over time, you may find that you are suffering from a repetitive stress injury. This can include but is not limited to bursitis, tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome....
There are many types of shopping injuries
Even if you don't enjoy shopping, it goes without saying that you will find yourself in a shopping mall, grocery store, or retail environment every now and again. This is simply a way of life for most people. Did you know that you could suffer a variety of injuries...
Memorial Day kicks off the 100 deadliest days for teens to drive
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of period which American Automobile Association (AAA) calls the "100 deadliest days" of the summer. It's during this timeframe, when teenage drivers are out of school for the summer, that they are most involved in car crashes. In...
Pharmacist mistakes happen all too frequently
When you get a prescription filled at your local pharmacy, you assume that it will be 100 percent accurate regarding the drug and the dosage. Unfortunately, there are times when pharmacists make mistakes. Patients may end up taking the wrong medication entirely, or...