When you think of a DUI, the first thing that comes to mind is someone who is driving drunk. However, you could face DUI charges for driving while taking a prescription medication. This is true even if you have a legal prescription and are taking the medication as...
Whiplash common in Georgia rear-end crashes
The car comes speeding in from behind and fails to stop before slamming into your vehicle’s rear. If you’ve been the victim of a car wreck like this, it’s not unusual for you to suffer one or more injuries, especially to your body’s soft tissue. One type of injury...
Things not to do while driving (and we’re not just talking cellphones)
We all know texting while driving is a big no-no, but what are some other non-electronic things drivers should refrain from while out and about on the roads? Put the make-up down Ladies—and some gentleman—do not put on makeup while you drive. Driving down the...
Teens: Dangerous drivers facing real risks
Whenever a new driver is on the roads, it’s important for them to be cautious. They are still learning the rules and how to drive safely, so it’s vital that they go slower and always use good driving techniques. Simple mistakes can lead to devastating consequences....
Insurance tactics can leave you short on assurance after a wreck
You know that 75 can be a dangerous stretch, but you didn’t see this crash coming. Now you’ve got medical bills through the roof, and the offer from your insurance company isn’t even close to what you need. Injury costs from crashes amount to well over $400 billion...
What is excessive force during a police encounter?
Law enforcement officers have to deal with a lot of stress and danger as part of their daily job. Many times, stories make it to the media about when officers misjudge a situation and end up putting a person at unnecessary risk through the use of excessive force....
Driver indicted in wreck that cost a man part of his leg
Sometimes it seems as if the wheels of justice turn exceedingly slowly. But justice is one step closer for a Georgia man who lost his right leg below the knee last year after a negligent driver wrecked her car, pinning him between it and another vehicle. Recently, a...
Don’t underestimate the risk of abuse in nursing homes
Nursing homes are designed to be places where elderly and vulnerable people can feel safe and supported both physically and emotionally. In the majority of cases, nursing homes successfully fulfill their purpose. In this way, they can be invaluable sources of support...
Negotiating with insurance after a major car wreck
The commercials for giant insurance corporations try to make them look friendly and personable. They want you to believe that they're going to do everything in their power to help if you find yourself in need of the coverage you pay for every month. Unfortunately,...
Sharing the road with semitrucks – tips to keep you safe
If you are like other drivers in the Dalton area, you have probably found yourself holding your breath while a semitruck passes you on the road. While most truck drivers follow safety protocols, it is often the other drivers on the road that create problems. For...
