Deadly, Faulty Bed Rails Recalled for Entrapment Risk
There is perhaps no place we feel safer than our beds. Even for those who have a difficult time getting in or out of bed, there are plenty of options for easily installed portable bed rails, so our beds are a place of comfort and relaxation. Or rather, they should be. Unfortunately, some people who…
Read MoreChatham County Road Rage Incidents Increase Five-fold This Year
Few experiences are more frustrating than dealing with a “bad” driver. Maybe it’s the person in the left lane doing 5 mph below the speed limit with a blinker on, or the driver who keeps creeping up on your tail, only to fall back and do it again. Maybe it’s bumper-to-bumper traffic in the city,…
Read MoreHow Can a Simple Bump to the Head Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury?
How many times have we bumped our heads? It is hard to even count, because usually the bumps are so insignificant that they are not worthy of holding in our long-term memory. They might feel like they are not worth going to the hospital because they seem like such a small injury. It turns out…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes Are the Leading Cause of Death for Highway Maintenance Workers
Massive construction projects are affecting traffic all around the state, and drivers are feeling the burn. With gun violence, road rage incidents and motor vehicle crashes at an all-time high, Georgia’s roads are among the deadliest in the nation. Sadly, this has consequences for more than just drivers and passengers. Pedestrian fatalities are on the…
Read MoreThe High(er) Risks of Multi-Vehicle Crashes
The majority of car crashes in the country involve only a single vehicle. When those crashes are fatal, determining the ultimate cause of the wreck can be difficult. When two vehicles are involved, the situation becomes much more complex; even with video evidence, there are now at least two versions of events and many more…
Read MoreFord Recalls 600,000+ Explorers Over Dangerous, Defective Toe Link
The Ford Motor Company has once again issued a recall for a potentially life-threatening defect. Like many other Ford recalls, this one just about made page six. When it comes to critical defects that turn a trip to the store into a life or death situation, we believe that the information should be in 72…
Read MoreFormer Metter, GA Youth Pastor Charged with Sexually Exploiting Minors
A former youth pastor from the Restoration Worship Center in Metter, GA is facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation (two counts) and sexual battery (two counts). Steve Macallin Thomas, aged 22, was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on November 16. The exact number of victims is unknown, but WTOC reports that “the…
Read MoreFall and Winter Are Dangerous Seasons for Georgia Drivers
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) maintains comprehensive records about all reported crashes that occur in the state. When a crash is reported to the authorities, a significant amount of information is recorded and stored. This includes (but is not limited to) details about all persons involved, road and weather conditions, vehicle descriptions and even…
Read MoreAmazon’s Evasion of Responsibility for Vehicle Accident Injuries Could Soon End
It goes without saying that Amazon is a massive company. With billions of products and services, the company is a complex behemoth. The backbone of Amazon’s success is a highly advanced logistical structure the likes of which the world has never seen. Unfortunately, Amazon’s highly efficient processes often come at the expense of the very…
Read MoreBuyer Beware: Keeping Your Family Cybersafe This Holiday Season
As 2021 draws to a close, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt in ways that no one expected. Economic inflation recently hit a level not seen since the 2008 financial collapse, driven by an unprecedented global supply chain crisis. The world is collectively holding its breath as we approach the holiday shopping…
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