Atlanta Georgia Legal Blog

Don't be the one who is chopped, seared or sliced

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Restaurants and other facilities in the food and beverage industry in the Atlanta metro area of Georgia always need every single employee to do his or her job to keep everything running smoothly. There is no shortage of hazards in restaurant and hotel kitchens, and identifying them can make it easier to take precautions.

Your employer is responsible for the safety and health of all the employees. However, the multitude of things that could go wrong in a busy kitchen requires you and your co-workers to look out for potential hazards and deal with them.

What makes Thanksgiving so dangerous for drivers?

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC posted in motor vehicle accidents on Monday, November 19, 2018.

This week, millions of people in the U.S. will be driving for the Thanksgiving holiday. And whether they drive across the state or across the country, road safety can be a major concern.

Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is one of the most dangerous times in terms of road safety. Every year, we see a spike in the number of people hurt or killed in accidents on and around Thanksgiving - why is this? There are at least a few primary factors when it comes to the increase in car crashes during this time of year.

Dangers that haulers of hazardous chemicals face

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Commercial drivers in Georgia travel nationwide to ensure the availability of merchandise and other products wherever necessary. While multiple occupational hazards threaten the safety of all big-rig operators, you might be particularly vulnerable if you haul hazardous chemicals. Chemical logistics pose unique challenges, and compliance with strict safety regulations can ensure safe transport.

Improper shipping threatens not only your safety but also that of other road users and the environment. If you are aware of the unique dangers and potential risks you will encounter, you can be proactive and take the necessary precautions.

Study: Drivers aren't looking for pedestrians

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC posted in personal injury on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Motorists and pedestrians are supposed to share the road respectfully. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. Too often, cars strike pedestrians because drivers fail to take certain precautions to avoid a collision, including thoroughly scanning the roadway for pedestrians and cyclists.

And a recent study confirms this. The study could also explain at least a few reasons why pedestrians are in such a dangerous position at intersections, even when they comply with traffic laws and signals.

Computer program aims to improve health of office workers

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC posted in workers' compensation on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

Working in an office can seem like a relatively safe and uneventful occupation, in terms of risks to our health. Office workers are not exposed to harsh weather for extended periods of time, they typically aren't operating heavy machinery or putting excessive physical demands on their bodies.

However, there are still risks to the health of office workers. In fact, sitting down all day can pose a considerable risk to a person's well-being. To minimize this risk, new software applications are coming on the market to encourage workers to get healthier.

What happens when you're the passenger in an accident?

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC posted in personal injury on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Many Georgia motorists take every precaution possible to avoid an accident while driving. However, we are not always in control of our own safety. Every time we get in a taxi, catch a ride with a friend or decide to walk somewhere instead of drive, we rely on other drivers to keep us safe.

When these parties fail to drive safely, they can and should be accountable for any damages they cause. Other parties could also be to blame if they failed to take certain precautions to keep people safe on the roads.

How crashes involving cars and motorcycles happen

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

If you are a motorcycle rider in Georgia, you will need more skills and coordination than other automobile drivers to stay safe as you navigate the busy Atlanta highways. Although the number of bikes on the state's roadways are significantly less than the number of other vehicles, the severity of injuries motorcyclists suffer in crashes are far worse than those of motorists in larger vehicles. The level of protection you have as a motorcycle rider is almost non-existent when compared to the sophisticated protective systems in modern cars.

Understanding how and why auto vs. motorcycle crashes happen might allow you to take the necessary precautions. As a rider, you might often also be responsible for the safety of a passenger, which typically makes a bike even trickier to operate. Of course, as a rider in Georgia, you are always required to wear a helmet. Although helmets do not prevent all injuries, those suffered by accident victims without helmets are typically more severe.

Airport ground crews face a long list of safety hazards

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC on Monday, October 1, 2018.

Along with airlines, the airports in Atlanta and other cities in Georgia play crucial roles in the health, safety and well-being of the millions of international and domestic travelers. However, the men and women who work as the ground crews face many safety hazards that might not receive enough attention. Airport employers and the private contractors who provide the workers are responsible for the safety and health of these workers.

If you are one of the workers who provide services like wheelchair assistance, cabin cleaning, terminal cleaning and baggage handling, you face many risks of injury and harm to your health every day. However, every one of the hazardous conditions you face is preventable, and you have the right to report violations of the Occupational Safety and Health regulations.

Keeping child passengers safer in the event of a crash

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC posted in motor vehicle accidents on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

No one plans to get in a serious car accident. And sadly, there may be little that victims could have done differently to avoid one. That said, there are several ways to stay safer in the event that a crash does occur. This is especially important to remember when it comes to child passengers who depend on adults to keep them safe.

While safety for children riding in cars should be a priority for drivers every single time they get in the car, this week can be an especially appropriate time to be aware of how to protect children, as it is Child Passenger Safety Week.

Are you working in one of the most dangerous jobs in the US?

On behalf of Andrew Miller of The Law Offices of T. Andrew Miller, LLC posted in workers' compensation on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Every job comes with some amount of risk to a person's health and safety. Even if you work at a desk in a climate-controlled office, you could still suffer conditions like carpal tunnel or back pain.

That said, some jobs are far more dangerous than others are. They can put workers' lives in danger on a regular basis. If you work in these occupations, which we discuss below, knowing the basics of workers' compensation benefits can be especially important.