Workplace accidents in a construction site or work zone are a more serious problem than many people think. In fact, 15 workplace deaths take place every day. There are four main hazards that work environments can commonly present. Knowing how to avoid these dangers...
When motor vehicle accidents occur, we expect the at-fault party’s insurance to cover the damages that have occurred. But in some instances, the person who caused the accident is an uninsured driver. When people operate motor vehicles without proper insurance, every...
Georgia law is strict on people convicted of hit-and-run accidents. The severity of the penalty depends on the specific circumstances of an incident and can include fines and jail time. Despite these strict laws, hit-and-runs still occur. Here is what you should know...
Consumers who buy motor vehicles put their trust in manufacturers that the transports they purchase have the highest and most current standards of safety. However, their belief may be misguided based on the ever-growing list of proposed safety rules yet to be enacted....
From farming to construction, some jobs require workers to spend time outdoors and in the heat. Sadly, according to reporting from NPR, at least 384 workers have died from heat exposure in the last decade alone. While the human body tends to acclimate to heat over...
Obtaining workers’ compensation from an employer after sustaining an injury at work can be a challenging process. There’s so much information that the victim must be aware of that it can at times be overwhelming. Fortunately, we’re going to outline some important...
When you go to work, you expect that your employer will make sure your workplace is a safe place to be. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, and many employers violate the terms outlined in the General Duty Clause. The Occupational Safety and Health...
Cycling is a fun activity. However, it can be dangerous if a person does not do it responsibly. A careless rider can injure a pedestrian or get in an accident with a vehicle, in which case it’s the cyclist who is most likely to be injured. If you are a cyclist, there...
Many assumptions existed in the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when stay-at-home orders were issued. Instead of getting in a car and driving to a job, people worked remotely. Instead of going to a theater, families gathered around TVs and watched...
The state of Georgia may be on to something with its plans to build a 41-mile stretch of highway from the southeast Atlanta metro to Macon. The idea behind the $2 billion project – set to begin in 2024 -- is to improve road safety as well as minimize congestion along...