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MACON COUNTY, GA. – July 23, 2018 (13wmaz.com) Authorities are questioning a trucker who might be responsible for a pedestrian fatality that occurred July 23 in Macon County, Georgia. An article on 13wmaz.com has the details.*
July 23, 2018 (kxxv.com) As reported on kxxv.com, the autonomous vehicle technology company Waymo has hit a few milestones lately with its self-driving vehicles, including reaching 25,000 miles traveled per day.*
SUMMERVILLE, GA. – July 23, 2018 (thesummervillenews.com) According to an online news report from thesummervillenews.com, emergency vehicles were responding to a two-vehicle crash July 23 on Highway 27 near Summerville, Georgia.*
ST. LOUIS, MO. – July 23, 2018 (washingtonpost.com) As reported online by washingtonpost.com, a Missouri driver for Uber and Lyft has been suspended after it came to light that he was live-streaming his passengers.*
July 24, 2018 (wardsauto.com) An online article from wardsauto.com examines the persistence of human error during the testing of self-driving vehicles and the possible legal landscape when these vehicles become mainstream.*
NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – July 23, 2018 (losangeles.cbslocal.com) According to an online news report from losangeles.cbslocal.com, a Tesla crashed into a beauty supply shop July 23 in Newport Beach, California, injuring one woman.*
ST. LOUIS, MO. – July 23, 2018 (usnews.com) According to an online news report from usnews.com, a woman died July 23 in St. Louis, Missouri, when her vehicle was struck by falling concrete from another vehicle accident.*
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA. – July 19, 2018 (wtoc.com) A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a vehicle wreck July 19 in McDuffie County, Georgia, according to a news report from wtoc.com.*
Injured workers in Georgia receive compensation benefits based on Georgia's workers' compensation laws. Georgia's workers' compensation laws are a complex and comprehensive scheme of statutes, regulations, and court decisions. Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law, has decades of experience fighting for the rights of Georgia's injured workers.
ACWORTH, GA. – July 23, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, two people were killed July 22 in a head-on collision in Acworth, Georgia. One of them was a teenager.*
July 25, 2018 (prnewswire.com) According to an online news report on prnewswire.com, the month of August is the most dangerous time for driving in the United States.
TELFAIR, GA. – July 24, 2018 (13wmaz.com) According to an online news report from 13wmaz.com, one teen died and another was injured in a double motorcycle crash July 21 in Telfair County, Georgia.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 24, 2018 (georgiastatesignal.com) Residents of Atlanta, Georgia, have expressed some concerns about the city budget recently approved by the mayor, citing a lack of funding for Public Works and bicycle infrastructure. The story is reported online at georgiastatesignal.com.*
MACON COUNTY, GA. – July 23, 2018 (13wmaz.com) Officials in Macon County, Georgia, have now charged a truck driver in connection with the death of a 17-year-old pedestrian occurring July 23. An article on 13wmaz.com reports on these developments.*
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL. – July 21, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, a Georgia woman who stopped to help a relative involved in a vehicle accident in Florida was struck by a car and lost her leg.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 25, 2018 (cbs46.com) A police officer in Atlanta was hospitalized July 25 after crashing his police vehicle, according to an online news report from cbs46.com.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 25, 2018 (whio.com) According to an online news story from whio.com, people’s backyard flocks of chickens and ducks are leading to salmonella outbreaks in 44 states.*
MOULTRIE, GA. – July 25, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) A police chase on July 23 began in Omega, Georgia, and ended with a crash in Moultrie, Georgia, according to an online news report from moultrieobserver.com. The driver is now facing charges.*
SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – July 23, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, a teenager has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle collision July 20 that claimed the life of another teen in Sandy Springs, Georgia.*
ALBANY, GA. – (walb.com) A family in Albany, Georgia, is trying to cope with the loss of an 11-year-old boy killed in a vehicle accident July 21. The story is reported on walb.com.*
BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – July 28, 2018 (wdef.com) According to an online news story from wdef.com, four people died in a vehicle collision July 27 in Bartow County, Georgia, including a 6-year-old boy.
BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – July 28, 2018 (ajc.com) Authorities now indicated the Bartow County, Georgia, vehicle collision that killed four people, including a 6-year-old boy, occurred on Georgia Highway 140. The story is reported at ajc.com.*
UTAH – (good4utah.com) According to an online article at good4utah.com, July is the deadliest month of the year. The article examines some of the reasons why more accidents and fatalities occur in the month of July.
BRYCEVILLE, FL. – July 22, 2018 (news4jax.com) A man is under arrest in Florida after causing a deadly head-on collision then fleeing the scene, according to an online news report from news4jax.com.*
LITTLETON, NH. – July 19, 2018 (unionleader.com) A nurse from Georgia died in a vehicle accident July 9 in Littleton, New Hampshire, according to an online article from unionleader.com.*
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – July 20, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, an 87-year-old man was killed July 19 in a head-on collision in Forsyth County, Georgia.*
July 22, 2018 (cleantechnica.com) An article on cleantechnica.com examines the number of vehicle fires that occur with gasoline vehicles versus electric vehicles, suggesting that electric vehicles aren’t getting a fair shake in the media.*
ANCHORAGE, AK. – July 20, 2018 (macon.com) A young boy in Alaska was killed July 19 when a large rock fell from a construction site and hit the car he was inside. Authorities now believe they know the truck and driver involved. The story is reported by macon.com.*
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. – July 20, 2018 (ajc.com) Following a duck boat accident in Branson, Missouri, the Stone Mountain Park of Georgia announced it would be canceling its duck boat rides, according to an online news story from ajc.com.*
BRANSON, MO. – July 22, 2018 (ajc.com) A duck boat accident in Branson, Missouri, July 19 killed 17 people on board. Updated reports from ajc.com indicate nine of the people killed were members of the same family.*
SANDY SPRINGS, GA. – July 21, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online news report from ajc.com, a single-vehicle collision July 20 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, claimed the life of a teenager.*
MARIETTA, GA. – July 19, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, a 30-year-old motorcyclist died July 18 when a vehicle struck his motorcycle in Marietta, Georgia.*
WAGENER, SC. – July 20, 2018 (walb.com) According to an online news report from walb.com, a 23-year-old man died July 19 in a single-vehicle crash in South Carolina.*
ROME, GA. – July 19, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) One person was injured July 19 in a vehicle accident near Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, according to an online news report from northwestgeorgianews.com. The wreck reportedly involved five vehicles.*
DALTON, GA. – July 20, 2018 (wrcbtv.com) According to an online news report from wrcbtv.com, authorities have now identified the people involved in a three-vehicle collision July 19 on Interstate 75 in northwest Georgia, including the two people who died in the collision.*
LITTLETON, NH. – July 19, 2018 (unionleader.com) A nurse from Georgia was among the victims of a fatal vehicle accident July 9 in Littleton, New Hampshire, according to an online article from unionleader.com.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – July 20, 2018 (ajot.com) According to an online story from ajot.com, Landstar System Inc. recently honored safe drivers during a three-day awards event in Savannah, Georgia.*
DALTON, GA. – July 19, 2018 (wdef.com) Two people died from their injuries in a three-vehicle collision that occurred July 19 on Interstate 75 in northwest Georgia. The story is reported by wdef.com.*
ALBANY, GA. – July 22, 2018 (walb.com) A 90-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy are dead after a head-on vehicle collision in Albany, Georgia. A story on walb.com reports that the 90-year-old man caused the collision.*
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL. – July 21, 2018 (gainesville.com) According to an online news report from gainesville.com, a Georgia woman who stopped to help people involved in a vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Florida was hit by a car and sadly lost one of her legs.*
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – July 20, 2018 (gpbnews.org) A so-called celebrity plastic surgeon from Brazil was arrested July 19 in connection with the death of one of his patients, according to an online report from gpbnews.com.*
CHICAGO, IL. – July 21, 2018 (thehollywoodunlocked.com) According to an online story on thehollywoodunlocked.com, rapper Lil Durk was involved in a vehicle collision and hospitalized with injuries.*
ELLENTON, FL. – July 20, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com, a semi-truck became suspended on the side of a bridge during morning rush-hour traffic in Manatee County, Florida.*
BURNET, TX. – July 21, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) A plane attempting to take off from the Burnet Municipal Airport in Burnet, Texas, reportedly crashed July 21, according to an online story on fox5atlanta.com. Several people on board were injured.*
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, GA. – July 23, 2018 (macon.com) A 2015 article on macon.com examines data collected by the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Injury Prevention Program from 2008 to 2012. The data showed Macon-Bibb County among the deadliest for pedestrians in the state of Georgia.*
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA. – July 21, 2018 (macon.com) According to an online news report from macon.com, a construction worker in Pennsylvania was electrocuted July 20 when a lift ran into a power line in an industrial park.*
HARRISTOWN, GA. – July 23, 2018 (herald-review.com) At least one person was injured in a vehicle accident July 22 near Harristown, Georgia, according to an online news report from herald-review.com."..
BULLOCH COUNTY, GA- The statesboroherald.com reports that a woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at about 3:37 a.m. The victim was attempting to cross Veterans Memorial Parkway at its intersection with Lanier Drive near Georgia Southern University.*
Workers' compensation benefits in Georgia can last for a very long time, but they might not last for as long as you might want them to continue. Georgia's workers' compensation laws are very intricate and navigating those laws correctly takes the knowledge and experience of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers who understand the "ins and outs" of attorneys who have decades of experience and success helping injured Georgia employees get the compensation they should receive.
GAINESVILLE, GA. – July 19, 2018 (whitecountynews.net) Charges are currently pending against a driver in connection with a fatal vehicle accident in Gainesville, Georgia, according to an online news report from whitecountynews.com.*
SANTA ROSA, CA. – July 18, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to an online news report on fox5atlanta.com, a tanker truck carrying liquid oxygen experienced a leak July 18 that caused an explosion at a Kaiser Permanente Medical campus in California.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 19, 2018 (ajc.com) An online report from ajc.com, provides an update on traffic and weather conditions in the metro area of Atlanta, Georgia.*
July 19, 2018 (engineering.com) An article on engineering.com discusses the recent fatality crash in an electric plane and the continued development of electric aircraft, despite the setback created by the wreck.*
DECATUR, GA. – July 19, 2018 (herald-review.com) According to an online report from herald-review.com, the driver who fled a traffic stop and crashed into a sheriff’s vehicle in Decatur, Georgia, appeared in court on July 18. He entered a plea of not guilty.*
BAKERSFIELD, CA. – July 19, 2018 (bakersfield.com) In an opinion piece on bakersfield.com, a California taxi driver shares his perspective on insurance issues with Uber and Lyft, particularly at a local airport.*
BALDWIN COUNTY, GA- The unionrecorder.com reports that a man was tragically killed while crossing South Wayne Street around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018. The Baldwin County Chief Deputy Coroner identified the victim as Rogers Lee Jackson Jr., 69.*
ATLANTA, GA. – May 25, 2018 (cnn.com) A dermatologist in the Atlanta area is facing multiple lawsuits from patients after videos of her dancing and singing during surgeries surfaced on the internet. The story is available at cnn.com.*
COBB COUNTY, GA- Ajc.com reports that a motorcyclist was killed in a collision with another vehicle on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. The victim, 30-year-old Peter Bullard from Snellville, was involved in an accident that occurred at the intersection of Cobb Gallery Parkway and Akers Mill Road at about 7:30 p.m.*
BIG ISLAND, VA. – July 15, 2018 (wset.com) According to an online article from wset.com, a worker recently suffered a traumatic injury at a Georgia-Pacific Corporation plant in Big Island, Virginia.*
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL- Gainsville.com reports that a woman was severely injured in an accident on Interstate 75 on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. The victim, identified as 36-year-old Atria Marshall from Decatur, Georgia, exited her vehicle on the interstate to check on victims of a collision and was struck by another vehicle.*
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. – July 12, 2018 (suwanneedemocrat.com) According to an online news report from suwanneedemocrat.com, a former certified nursing assistant has been indicted on criminal charges for abusing a patient at a nursing home in Milledgeville, Georgia.*
HOMERVILLE, GA. – July 16, 2018 (walb.com) According to an online news report from walb.com, a company in Clinch County, Georgia, has been fined after a workplace incident that resulted in a worker losing part of a hand.*
RPOOLER, GA- Wsav.com reports that a driver that caused a fatal car accident on June 11, 2018,was arrested on July 19 and charged with “first-degree homicide by vehicle, speeding, DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving with a suspended or revoked license and reckless driving.”*
STATESBORO, GA- Wsav.com reports that a woman has been arrestedin connection to a deadly hit-and-run accident that took place in Statesboro on Thursday, July 19, 2018. The driver, Jazmond Darell Durden, 29, was charged with homicide by vehicle as well as other offenses, including for fleeing the scene of an accident, driving under the influence and making false statements to police.*
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA- Newschannel9.com reports that the Georgia State Patrol has released the names of the two victims in the I-75 crash that occurred on Thursday, July 19, 2018. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Cody Angel, 23 and William Clegg, 36, both died as a result of injuries they received in theaccident.*
STONE COUNTY, MO- Walb.com reports that a tragic duck boat accident killed 17 people on Table Rock Lake near Branson on Thursday, July 19, 2018,at about 7:12 p.m. The boat was carrying 31 people at the time of the accident. In addition to the fatalities, seven people were injured, two critically, when the boat capsized.*
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, GA- Wrdw.com reports that a young man sadly died as a result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident on I-20. The victim was identified as Kyle Martin, 21, of Harlem.*
Georgia-based personal injury and products liability lawyers Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law, seek to warn people who own or drive certain Fiat Chrysler models that a defect in the cruise control could force you to lose controlwhile driving. A sudden loss of control can force the driver off of the road, into an obstacle, or into another car or pedestrian. According to Fiat Chrysler, the company recalled 4.8 million vehicles so that corrective measures could be taken immediately.
AUGUSTA, GA. – July 17, 2018 (wjbf.com) According to an online news report from wjbf.com, a man tragically died July 17 in a vehicle collision in Augusta, Georgia.*
COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA. – July 18, 2018 (wrdw.com) As reported by wrdw.com, a three-vehicle accident in Columbia County, Georgia, resulted in minor injuries to one person. The collision also backed up traffic along Interstate 20.*
NORTH CAROLINA – July 17, 2018 (ledger-enquirer.com) A road inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be closed for several hours to clean up a multi-vehicle accident, according to an article from ledger-enquirer.com. The accident occurred on July 14 and resulted in the death of a Georgia man.*
Our attorneys discuss the reasons why teenagers are more prone to vehicle accidents — especially during the summer — and how to talk to your teenagers about driving safety, based on current reports.
FULTON COUNTY, GA. – July 17, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, the wife of an employee who was killed in a 2016 pipeline explosion has now filed suit against the Georgia-based company that owned the pipeline.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – July 18, 2018 (wtoc.com) According to an online news report from wtoc.com, a vehicle struck a bicyclist July 18 in Savannah, Georgia, causing serious injuries to the bicyclist. Police are searching for the driver, who reportedly fled the scene.*
FLOYD COUNTY, GA. – July 17, 2018 (northwestgeorgianews.com) As reported by an online story on northwestgeorgianews.com, one person is dead and two people are injured after a July 17 vehicle crash in Floyd County, Georgia.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – July 17, 2018 (wsav.com) The wife of a Georgia police officer killed in a tractor-trailer collision has filed a lawsuit in court, according to an online news report from wsav.com.*
GREENVILLE, NC. – July 18, 2018 (reflector.com) Speeding and reckless driving were factors in a fatal May 2018 vehicle accident in Greenville, North Carolina, according to updated police reports detailed on reflector.com.*
July 19, 2018- Atlanta, GA (AJC) AJC reports that a man is dead following a motorcycle crash on Moreland Avenue. All but one of the lanes in the section of Moreland Avenue that is between I-20 and Glenwood were shut down for a period of time after the deadly crash as police investigated the crash scene. The collision occurred near the entrance to McDonald’s.*
July 19, 2018- Alpharetta, GA - The Alpharetta Patch reports that a diabetic emergency was the cause of a recent two-vehicle accident on Main Street in Alpharetta. A man driving a Maserati collided with an Audi and then went off of the road and hit a mailbox before it came to a stop. As rescue personnel evaluated the accident victims at the crash scene, they discovered that the driver of the Maserati was suffering from low blood sugar and was unable to describe the events that led to the crash. Rescue workers brought him to the hospital for treatment of the diabetic emergency that he was experiencing at the time of the accident. He was found at fault for the wreck, but he has not been cited in connection with the crash for medical reasons. The driver of the Audi did not get injured in the collision.*
AIKEN COUNTY, SC. – July 12, 2018 (wrdw.com) Two semi-trucks collided July 12 near the Georgia-South Carolina border, according to an online report from wrdw.com. Both drivers were injured.*
GEORGIA – Updated - July 15, 2018 (mtlnewsjournal.com) According to an updated online report from mtlnewsjournal.com, there is an update to the military cargo plane crashed that crashed in Georgia on May 2, killing all five people on board.*
WALKER COUNTY, GA. – July 16, 2018 (newschannel9.com) As reported online by newschannel9.com, one person was sadly killed and two people were injured in a vehicle collision July 15 in Walker County, Georgia.*
COBB CBOUNTY, GA. – July 16, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, two people were killed July 15 in a vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Cobb County.*
COWETA COUNTY, GA. – July 18, 2018 (times-herald.com) Both drivers involved in a head-on collision July 18 in Coweta County, Georgia, died of their injuries, according to an online news report from times-herald.com.*
WOODSTOCK, GA. – July 13, 2018 (patch.com) A 19-year-old woman from Milton, Georgia, has been indicted in connection with a fatal vehicle accident that occurred in late 2017 in Cherokee County, Georgia. The story is reported by patch.com.*
GEORGIA – July 16, 2018 (wrcbtv.com) According to an online news report from wrcbtv.com, two fatal vehicle accidents occurred in North Georgia on the same night during the weekend of July 14.*
BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – July 14, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, the driver who caused a serious vehicle accident July 9 in Bartow County is now facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence.*
NORTH CAROLINA – July 15, 2018 (wlos.com) A man from Georgia was killed in a vehicle accident July 14 inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to an online article from wlos.com.*
HENRY COUNTY, GA. – July 13, 2018 (11alive.com) According to an online news report from 11alive.com, a vehicle accident in Henry County, Georgia, had traffic backed up on Interstate 75 July 13.*
HARRIS COUNTY, GA. – July 13, 2018 (ledger-enquirer.com) After losing his 3-year-old son to a drowning accident, a father in Harris County, Georgia, has donated swimming lessons to disadvantaged children. The story is reported on ledger-enquirer.com.*
MEIGS COUNTY, OH. – July 16, 2018 (athensmessenger.com) According to an online news report from athensmessenger.com, a truck driver from Georgia was injured July 14 in a head-on vehicle collision on Route 33 in Ohio. The collision killed the other driver.*
POWDER SPRINGS, GA. – July 17, 2018 (sfchronicle.com) A Georgia man is facing criminal charges in connection with a vehicle accident that killed his 11-year-old son. The story is reported by sfchronicle.com.*
MONROE COUNTY, GA. – July 16, 2018 (41nbc.com) According to an online news report from 41nbc.com, the infant involved in a July 12 vehicle accident in Monroe County, Georgia, has sadly died from his injuries.*
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA. – July 16, 2018 (wdef.com) The victims of the same-day fatality accidents that took place in North Georgia have now been identified, according to a news report from wdef.com.*
SMYRNA, GA. – July 13, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) A two-vehicle crash on July 13 brought down traffic lights at a busy intersection in Smyrna, Georgia, according to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com.*
FORSYTH, GA. – July 13, 2018 (onlineathens.com) According to an online news report from onlineathens.com, a July 12 head-on vehicle collision in Forsyth, Georgia, killed two adults and injured an infant.*
WORTH COUNTY, GA. – July 15, 2018 (walb.com) The victim of a June 15 fatality accident in Worth County, Georgia, has now been identified, according to an online news article from walb.com.*
BARTOW COUNTY, GA. – July 16, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, a motorcyclist died in a head-on traffic accident July 15 in Bartow County, Georgia.*
Hyundai announced recently that over half a million of its best selling Sonatas from model years 2011-2013 must be recalled due to a life-threatening seatbelt and airbag malfunction. Hyundai attributes the airbag and seatbelt malfunction to an electrical issue. The electrical short circuit will cause seatbelt “pretensioners” and airbags to become disabled in the event of a crash. To date, Hyundai is aware of four wrecks in which the electrical issue arose resulted in two deaths and four injuries. Additionally, a severe car wreck is under investigation in Canada which caused the death of one person. Also, two other crashes involving Kia Fortes vehicles killed one and injured another all because of the electrical problem. Kia has not issued a recall to date.
KITSAP COUNTY, WA. – July 16, 2018 (ajc.com) A Gulf War Navy veteran tragically died July 14 after being struck by a vehicle in Washington state. Authorities are still searching for the driver of the vehicle, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*
WHITEFISH, MT. – July 17, 2018 (greatfallstribune.com) According to an online news report from greatfallstribune.com, two people from Georgia were seriously injured July 14 after being hit by a vehicle in northwest Montana.*
July 17, 2018 (autoblog.com) An article from autoblog.com analyzes the rise in pedestrian deaths against the rise in popularity of SUVs, trucks, and crossovers in the United States.
GEORGIA – July 17, 2018 (usnews.com) A highway in Georgia is setting an example for efficient land use and environmentally friendly road projects. The story is reported by usnews.com.*
GEORGIA – July 11, 2018 (mdjonline.com) Law enforcement officers in the state of Georgia have begun their second-annual speed enforcement operation. Details of the operation are reported online by mdjonline.com.*
July 16, 2018 (freightwaves.com) An online article from freightwaves.com discusses the emphasis Embark is placing on human attentiveness in testing self-driving vehicles.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 16, 2018 (wtoc.com) A teenager paralyzed in a South Carolina vehicle accident has been making a dramatic recovery at a Georgia rehab facility, according to an online story from wtoc.com.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 17, 2018 (law.com) According to an online report from law.com, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order July 13 that kept a Georgia case alive against a seat belt manufacturer.*
BARTOW COUNTY, GA — July 12, 2018 (patch.com). According to an online report at patch.com, a man from Cherokee County was charged with a DUI regarding his role in a two vehicle accident on I-75 in Bartow County, Georgia.*
CALABASAS, CA. – July 14, 2018 (popculture.com) As reported by an online article on popculture.com, musician Travis Barker was involved in a vehicle accident July 13 in Calabasas, California.*
On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers.
On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers.
On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers.
On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers.
GEORGIA – July 11, 2018 (gabar.org) According to the Spring 2018 Workers’ Compensation Law Newsletter (p. 4), social media posts can have significant effects on people’s workers’ compensation cases in Georgia.
GEORGIA – July 11, 2018 (gabar.org) According to the Spring 2018 Workers’ Compensation Law Newsletter (p. 7), Georgia courts have recently decided two cases that add clarity to the doctrine of continuous employment and when it can be used to compensate workers’ injury claims.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – July 11, 2018 (local10.com) A Georgia family vacationing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was hit by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk, according to an online report by local10.com. The driver of the car fled the scene.*
POOLER, GA – July 11, 2018 (hawaiinewsnow.com). According to an online news report at hawaiinewsnow.com, two people died in a car accident in Pooler, Georgia.*
MONROE COUNTY, GA – July 12, 2018 (ajc.com). According to an online news report at ajc.com, a head on collision in Monroe county resulted in the tragic death of two people and injuries to a ten month year old boy.*
If you have been injured on the job in Georgia, you might have heard the term, “State Board of Workers’ Compensation” but might not know what the Board is or what it does. The Board’s website, sbwc.georgia.gov, has information about the history and role of the Board in workers’ compensation claims in the state of Georgia.
July 12, 2018 (alphr.com) According to an online article from alphr.com, ridesharing company Uber has fired 100 employees on its self-driving vehicle research team.
OCONEE COUNTY, GA – July 12, 2018 (onlineathens.com). According to an online news report at onlineathens.com, a teenager is dead in a two car accident in Oconee County, Georgia, per the Georgia State Patrol.*
REIDSVILLE, GA (WTOC) - July 12, 2018 (wtoc.com). According to an online report, Corporal James Metts' warning to one couple made the difference between life and death. Cpl. Metts won't call himself a hero for what happened that day, but a national campaign hopes to use that example to remind people to stay safe on the highway.*
DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – July 12, 2018 (WSB 24-hour Traffic Center). According to an online news report at WSB 24-hour Traffic Center, traffic was tied up on Thursday, July 12, 2018.*
GLYNN COUNTY, FL – July 12, 2018 (thebrunswicknews.com). According to an online news report at thebrunswicknews.com, a man from Florida tragically died in an accident on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 after his car overturned at the intersection of United States Highway 17 and the Downing Musgrove Causeway, per the Glynn County Coroner.*
WATERVLIET, NY – July 12, 2018 (troyrecord.com). According to an online news report at troyrecord.com, a Georgia man tragically died in an accident in Watervliet, New York on July 3, 2018.*
ALBANY, GA – July 12, 2018 (walb.com). According to an online news report at walb.com, a child was hit by a car in the 600 block of West Society Avenue.*
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – July 12, 2018 (wrdw.com). According to an online news report at wrdw.com, a man named Blaine Carter runs to the aid of an accident victim.*
On its website, sbwc.georgia.gov, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation answers frequently asked questions about mediating workers’ compensation cases. Here are a few of the Board’s questions and answers.
CALIFORNIA – July 8, 2018 (kxxv.com) Car manufacturer Tesla is currently the subject of three investigations into occupational safety matters at its facilities, according to an online news report from kxxv.com.*
July 12, 2018 (theverge.com) An online article from theverge.com examines the unique issues presented with electric vehicles and battery fires.*
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA. – July 9, 2018 (foxnews.com) According to an online article from foxnews.com, a man driving at 80 mph in a police chase crashed into a home in Pennsylvania July 4, causing extensive damage.*
GEORGIA - July 9, 2018 (sleepreviewmag.com) In an article on sleepreviewmag.com, a Georgia sleep medicine practitioner discusses the risks that drowsy driving presenst on the road, which can be just as dangerous as distracted driving.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 10, 2018 (ajc.com) A trooper with the Georgia State Patrol suffered minor injuries during a high-speed chase in Atlanta that ended with both vehicles crashing. The story is reported by ajc.com.*
COBB COUNTY, GA. – July 9, 2018 (ajc.com) A tractor-trailer crash in Cobb County shut down Interstate 75 North for hours on July 9. An online article from ajc.com describes the crash.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 9, 2018 (thealabamabaptist.org) A pastor and his wife were injured in a head-on vehicle collision in Georgia that killed the other driver. The story comes from an online post by thealabamabaptist.org.*
NEWNAN, GA. – July 10, 2018 (times-herald.com) According to an online news report from times-herald.com, a man from Newnan, Georgia, is facing criminal charges in connection with a fatal vehicle accident.*
CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN. – July 10, 2018 (ajc.com) Three people from Georgia, including two teenagers, were tragically killed July 8 in a vehicle collision in Tennessee, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*
July 9, 2018 (wtsp.com) According to an online news report from wtsp.com, car manufacturer Mazda is recalling approximately 270,000 vehicles because of defective Takata airbags.*
COLUMBIA, S.C. — July 10, 2018 (startribune.com). According to an online news report at startribune.com, investigators are grilling a company that owns railroad tracks about a fatal train crash in South Carolina that occurred in early 2018; investigators are specifically focused on changes that the company had made prior to the accident.*
ATLANTA, GA – July 10, 2018 (usnews.com). According to an online news report at usnews.com, law enforcement officials state that a high speed police pursuit that began on I-85 and ended with an accident left a Georgia State Patrol officer with non-life threatening injuries.*
GEORGIA – July 10, 2018 (albanyherald.com). According to an online news report at Albany herald.com, as of July 1, 2018, the new Georgia “Hands Free Law,” also known as HB 673, is now in effect. The Georgia General Assembly passed the bill which was signed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Here are some details about the new law that you should know about:
GEORGIA - July 11, 2018 (ajc.com). According to an online article from ajc.com, despite having been told about the numbers of people involved in distracted driving accidents, some drivers still believe it is safe to text and drive.*
ATLANTA, GA – July 11, 2018 (ajc.com). According to an online news report from ajc.com, a new report from WalletHub.com, looking at the best and worst driving cities in the United States, Atlanta barely makes the worst top fifty.*
PERRY, GA – July 12, 2018 (41nbc.com). According to an online news report at 41nbc.com, six individuals were injured and taken to area hospitals after an accident on Interstate 75 southbound in Perry, Georgia on Thursday, July 12, 2018.*
ALABAMA – July 11, 2018 (alabamanews.net). According to an online news report at alabamanews.net, the State of Alabama ranks in the top third for states with highest speed-related deaths per one hundred thousand people.*
POOLER, GA. – July 10, 2018 (wsav.com) According to an online news report from wsav.com, a man who caused a double-fatality crash July 10 in Pooler, Georgia, will soon face charges.*
ALPHARETTA, GA. – July 11, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, a man has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing his car into a parked police vehicle in Alpharetta, Georgia.*
NAPLES, FL. – July 10, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to an online news report from wsbradio.com, the Georgia teen who survived a fatality car crash in Naples, Florida, last month was ejected through the car’s sunroof.*
July 7, 2018 (carbuzz.com) Five months after a self-driving Uber vehicle crashed into and killed a pedestrian in Arizona, the ridesharing company is looking to restart its autonomous vehicle program. The story is reported by carbuzz.com.*
MURFREESBORO, TN. – July 9, 2018 (wgnsradio.com) According to an online news story from wgnsradio.com, a man who told officers he was an Uber driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after leaving the scene of a wreck in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.*
July 10, 2018 (finance.yahoo.com) In a report released July 10, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says the rail cars involved in the Amtrak crash in Washington last December did not meet current safety standards. The story is reported online by finance.yahoo.com.*
SPRINGFIELD, GA – July 8, 2018 (wsav.com). According to an online news report at wsav.com, the Georgia State Patrol was dispatched to an accident.*
DECATUR, GA — July 10, 2018 (herald-review.com). According to an online news report at herald-review.com, a driver received a citation after using a cell phone that lead to a two vehicle accident on North 22nd Street and United States 36.*
BROOKS COUNTY, GA – July 5, 2018 (wctv.com). According to an online news report at wctv.com, the Georgia State Patrol is reporting a deadly accident on Georgia Highway 122 that occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2018.*
ATLANTA, GA – July 11, 2018 (wsbtv.com). According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a vehicle that police note was trying to escape officers following a traffic stop hit a number of poles and automobiles along Cheshire Bridge Road early on Sunday, July 8, 2018.*
ALPHARETTA, GA — July 10, 2018 (patch.com). According to an online news report at patch.com, a man driving under the influence of alcohol struck an Alpharetta Police officer’s vehicle as the officer was examining a two vehicle accident.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 10, 2018 (techdirt.com) An online article from techdirt.com examines a recent Georgia court ruling that toyed with the idea of applying cell phone search laws to car crash data.*
GONZALES, LA- April 21, 2018 (WAFB) According to a report on WAFB.com, a man and a woman have been arrested in connection with a fatal head-on collision that claimed the life of a six-year-old girl earlier this month. The girl’s father and sister survived the crash. After the wreck, the couple was arrested, and the man and the woman were each charged with multiple crimes after investigators discovered that the couple had lied to them about which of them was driving when the crash happened, and whether the driver of their vehicle was intoxicated.*
Florida- (Streets Blog) A recent report on the Streetsblog website assesses what has happened for bicyclists and pedestrians in Florida since 1984 when the state passed its “complete streets” law. The law required the interests of pedestrians and bicyclists to be considered in all transportation projects.
Alpharetta, GA - (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) According to a report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution website, a man led officers on a high-speed chase that eventually ended in a crash. A police officer from Alpharetta was hurt in the wreck and was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries before being released.*
SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, GA. – July 5, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to an online report from fox5atlanta.com, a fatal traffic accident on Interstate 85 in South Fulton County, Georgia, was reportedly caused by a medical emergency suffered by one of the drivers.*
ALBANY, GA - (WALB) According to a news report from WALB, there have already been two boating deaths in the area this year. As the weather continues to get warmer and increased numbers of people go boating, rangers from the Department of Natural Resources want to make sure that boaters are making safety a priority.*
SUMTER COUNTY, FL. – July 6, 2018 (wtsp.com) According to an online news report from wtsp.com, a 16-year-old girl from Georgia tragically died in a vehicle accident July 6 on Interstate 75 in Sumter County, Florida.*
ATLANTA, GA- (CBS46) - According to a report by CBS 46, a woman was walking along the downtown connector near the Arthur B. Langford Parkway in Atlanta in the early morning hours when she was hit by a driver that left the scene of the crash.*
COBB COUNTY, GA. – July 4, 2018 (wsbtv.com) A 20-year-old man from Douglasville, Georgia, died the day after he enlisted with the Marines, according to an online report from wsbtv.com.*
UNION TOWNSHIP, OH. – July 4, 2018 (ajc.com) According to an online report from ajc.com, a mother in Union Township, Ohio, ran over an infant with her vehicle July 3, and the baby died from her injuries.*
TAMPA, FL. – July 6, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) A teenager from Tampa, Florida, died July 5 after a firework exploded in his hand, according to an online report from fox5atlanta.com.*
GEORGIA – June 6, 2018 (ajc.com) As reported online by ajc.com, the Georgia Department of Education recently honored school districts in the state of Georgia with awards for bus safety.*
LEE COUNTY, AL – July 9, 2018 (kfvs12.com). According to an online news report from kfvs.com, the two individuals from Georgia who died in accident in Lee County, Alabama have been identified.*
HONDURAS – June 10, 2018 (foxnews.com). According to an online news report from foxnews.com, a man from Israel died and his wife sustained life threatening injuries in a zip line collision in Honduras, per news reports.*
CAMPBELL COUNTY, GA – July 9, 2018 (knoxnews.com). According to an online news report at knoxnews.com, three people in a family are dead and one is injured in a Campbell County collision.*
WARREN COUNTY, GA – July 10, 2018 (wjbf.com). According to an online news report from wjbf.com, an accident on Interstate 20 at State Route 80 and mile markers 162, 163 and 164.5 occurred in Warren County, causing major traffic delays.*
LITTLETON, NH – July 9, 2018 (unionleader.com). According to an online news report from unionleader.com, two are dead after a crash that occurred in the early morning of July 9, 2018.*
Savannah, GA - (WSAV) According to a news report on WSAV, a man who is alleged to have fled the scene of a multi-vehicle crash last month did not get released on bond after his most recent hearing in front of Judge Steven Scheer. The man had also been denied bond after a previous hearing.
FORSYTH, GA. – July 6, 2018 (macon.com) A train in Forsyth, Georgia, struck a car July 6, according to an online report from macon.com. Thankfully, so far, only minor injuries were reported after the collision.*
MARIETTA, GA. – July 6, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, one person died and another person was injured in a July 4 vehicle collision in Cobb County, Georgia.*
A young woman who is learning to drive crashed the car she was operating into a mobile home just outside of Indianapolis recently. The female driver and her passenger quickly got out of the car before it, and the mobile home burst into flames. The two people residing in the mobile home, who were present inside their residence at the time of the accident, were unhurt. Police say that the student driver panicked after missing a turn and she depressed the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal. Consequently, she crashed her car. She was fortunate no one suffered any injuries in the wreck.
SAVANNAH, GA. – July 7, 2018 (wtoc.com) A driver who was allegedly intoxicated crashed into two cars and a house July 7, injuring five people. The story is reported by wtoc.com.*
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA. – July 7, 2018 (wtoc.com) A former Effingham County Rebel football star was tragically killed July 7 in a motorcycle accident, according to an online report from wtoc.com.*
TAMPA, FL. – July 8, 2018 (whio.com) According to an online news report by whio.com, a Florida man died in a July 7 motorcycle accident that was his second crash that day.*
GEORGIA – July 6, 2018 (13wmaz.com) An article on 13wmaz.com discusses the proper actions to take when you are driving near a funeral procession in Georgia.*
MACON, GA. – July 7, 2018 (macon.com) According to an online news report from macon.com, a man was injured July 6 after being hit by a vehicle while he was trying to cross a road in Macon, Georgia.*
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – July 8, 2018 (walb.com) A Louisiana family is seeking closure after losing a loved one in a refinery accident, according to an online article from walb.com.*
DECATUR, GA- (Herald & Review) According to a report in the Herald & Review, three people received serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of East Mound Road and North Portage Place. The vehicles hit with such force that firefighters had to extricate at least one person from a vehicle.*
Even if securely fastened by a seatbelt, auto accidents occurring at high speeds can cause severe internal injuries to the abdomen. Abdominal injuries provide significant challenges for emergency personnel who treat crash victims on the scene to the emergency room physicians who take over treatment at the hospital. Blunt abdominal injuries can be fatal if there is a significant amount of blood loss from damage to the internal organs. Doctors may need to perform emergency surgery to repair the damage and stop the bleeding. After surgery, recovery may be difficult and last for a very long time.
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is one of the most common causes of premature death in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 153 people die each day after suffering a TBI. Incredibly, the CDC calculates that TBIs play a role in 30% of all deaths annually in the U.S. The statistics demonstrate that surviving a TBI is no small feat. However, surviving a TBI is no guarantee that the victim will be symptom-free. In fact, many TBI sufferers live with residual symptoms from the TBI, including vision loss.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced recently that they discovered a bacteria that is resistant to all known antibiotics. This strain of bacteria, which is most commonly found in hospitals and nursing homes has invaded 27 states in the U.S. so far. Approximately half of the people infected with these so-called “superbugs” die as a restful of the uncontrollable infection. People with chronic illnesses and the elderly are at the highest risk of death from an infection caused by a superbug. Consequently, nursing homes and hospitals must be alert and quickly identify people infected by the resilient bacteria and take immediate steps to prevent the spread of the disease.
BROOKS COUNTY, GA. – July 5, 2018 (wtxl.com) According to an online news report from wtxl.com, a 27-year-old man from Moultrie, Georgia, died July 4 in a vehicle accident with a tractor-trailer.*
MARIETTA, GA. – July 6, 2018 (patch.com) A teenager was seriously injured July 5 after falling out of a moving car in Cobb County, Georgia, according to an online report from patch.com.*
COVINGTON, GA. – July 5, 2018 (covnews.com) Two people tragically died in a single-vehicle wreck July 3 in Covington, Georgia, according to a news report from covnews.com.*
ALABASTER, AL. – July 5, 2018 (wtvm.com) With the Georgia Hands-Free Law now in effect, neighboring states are looking at ways they can also address distracted driving. According to an online report from wtvm.com, a senator in Alabama is set to draft a distracted driving bill for his state.*
DAWSON COUNTY, GA. – July 5, 2018 (11alive.com) A fire related to a July 4 celebration destroyed three homes in Dawson County, Georgia, according to an online story from 11alive.com.*
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – July 5, 2018 (patch.com) According to an online news report from patch.com, a 74-year-old man died in a vehicle accident after running a red light and crashing into another vehicle in Forsyth County, Georgia.*
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – June 21, 2018 (eturbonews.com) As reported by an online article on eturbonews.com, a court in Louisiana dismissed Airbnb as a defendant in a lawsuit related to injuries at an Airbnb-listed property.*
ATLANTA, GA. – July 5, 2018 (13wmaz.com) According to an online report from 13wmaz.com, a video posted to Facebook July 3 has social media users in Georgia fired up. The video allegedly shows an Atlanta police officer texting while stopped in traffic in his patrol car.*
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GA. – June 20, 2018 (walb.com) The Dougherty County Police Department is making an effort to inform pedestrians and drivers about how to avoid accidents, according to an online article from walb.com.*
ATLANTA, GA. – June 20, 2018 (bizjournals.com) According to an online report from bizjournals.com, the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank has awarded more than $18 million in grant funding to certain road projects in the Atlanta Metro area.*
GEORGIA – June 21, 2018 (accessatlanta.com) Experts have weighed in on the most dangerous toys for summer 2018, according to an online report from accessatlanta.com. Some of your children’s favorites might be on the list.*
NORTH FULTON, GA. – June 14, 2018 (wsbtv.com) Investigators now know the cause of the explosion at a North Fulton home that severely injured two men. The story is reported by wsbtv.com.*
GEORGIA – June 20, 2018 (wsav.com) Georgia has passed a new law that will allow local governments to control fireworks via noise ordinances, according to an online news report from wsav.com.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – June 17, 2018 (ledger-enquirer.com) According to an online report from ledger-enquirer.com, a house fire June 14 in Savannah, Georgia, was reportedly started by a bug bomb.*
PUTNAM COUNTY, GA. – July 6, 2018 (wsbtv.com) Two men were injured in a July 4 fireworks explosion on Lake Sinclair, according to an online article from wsbtv.com.*
Motorcycle accidents are often serious and sometimes even fatal given the lack of protection a motorcycle offers versus a passenger vehicle. That is why the Georgia Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at Montlick and Associates are offering the following tips to keep Georgia motorcyclists safe:
COLUMBUS, GA. – July 1, 2018 (wltz.com) As reported online by wltz.com, a mother who lost her daughter in a distracted driving accident says Georgia’s Hands-Free law is a long time coming.*
DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. – July 2, 2018 (douglascountysentinel.com) According to an online article from douglascountysentinel.com, a former editor of a Georgia newspaper tragically died June 30 from injuries sustained in a car accident.*
GEORGIA – July 1, 2018 (wbrc.com) As reported by wbrc.com, law enforcement agencies around the state of Georgia are ready to start working to catch drivers in violation of the new Hands-Free law.*
BURKE COUNTY, GA. – July 2, 2018 (wjbf.com) According to an online report from wjbf.com, a woman has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence after she struck a UTV with her car in Burke County, Georgia. Three children on the UTV were injured.*
ATLANTA, GA. – June 30, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) The parents of a teenager killed on a bicycling trip are thankful for the new Hands-Free law in Georgia, saying it’s what their daughter would have wanted. The story is reported by fox5atlanta.com and 11alive.com.*
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. – July 1, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com) According to an online news report from fox5atlanta.com, a car crashed through the wall of a Dekalb County, Georgia, elementary school on June 30. It is not clear what caused the accident to occur.*
SAN DIEGO, CA. – June 30, 2018 (ajc.com) A woman was severely injured earlier this month in a parasailing accident in Mexico, according to an online news report from ajc.com.*
LOS ANGELES, CA. – July 1, 2018 (usmagazine.com) Television and radio star Melyssa Ford was involved in a serious car accident June 28 that left her with a head trauma, according to a report from usmagazine.com.*
NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM – July 2, 2018 (accessatlanta.com) A 3-year-old girl in the United Kingdom tragically died July 1 in an accident with an inflatable bounce house. The story is covered by accessatlanta.com.*
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA. – June 30, 2018 (10news.com) According to a news report from 10news.com, three fatal vehicle crashes occurred on the same day in San Diego County, California, leading into the Independence Day holiday week.
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. – June 30, 2018 (cbs46.com) A Gwinnett County police officer was injured in a vehicle wreck on June 30, according to an online news report from cbs46.com.*
GAINESVILLE, GA. – June 30, 2018 (gainesvilletimes.com) According to an online news report from gainesvilletimes.com, a Hall County Sheriff’s Officer was injured June 30 after being struck by flying debris from a vehicle wreck in Gainesville, Georgia.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – June 30, 2018 (islandpacket.com) As reported by islandpacket.com, a woman and a child were injured in a vehicle accident June 29 on Interstate 95, just over the Georgia-South Carolina border.*
TIFT COUNTY, GA. – July 1, 2018 (walb.com) According to an online report from walb.com, the driver who ran into the back of a teenager and her mother could face charges, pending the results of blood and urine tests.*
NAPLES, FL. – July 1, 2018 (naplesnews.com) According to an online news report from naplesnews.com, three teenagers were injured and one teenager died in a vehicle crash on June 30 in Naples, Florida. One of the injured teenagers is from Georgia.*
PHENIX CITY, AL. – July 2, 2018 (wtvm.com) The family of a bicyclist killed in a vehicle accident is urging the state of Alabama to take after Georgia in adopting tougher laws to address distracted driving. The story is reported by wtvm.com.*
WOODSTOCK, GA. – July 3, 2018 (patch.com) A woman from Woodstock, Georgia, was tragically killed in a boat explosion in the Bahamas, according to an online report from patch.com. Her husband was also on the boat and is in critical condition.*
FUNSTON, GA. – June 2, 2018 (moultrieobserver.com) According to an online news report from moultrieobserver.com, the driver of an SUV was seriously injured after colliding with a log truck in Funston, Georgia.*
WARNER ROBINS, GA. – July 2, 2018 (41nbc.com) A police officer with the Warner Robins Police Department was injured in a vehicle accident July 2, according to an online news report from 41nbc.com.*
SAVANNAH, GA. – July 2, 2018 (wsav.com) According to an online news story from wsav.com, a Savannah tree worker died July 2 after falling from a tree.*
GEORGIA – July 2, 2018 (wrbl.com) Georgia’s Hands-Free Law is now in effect, and the law has debuted to mixed reactions from drivers, according to a report from wrbl.com.*
GEORGIA – July 2, 2018 (patch.com) According to a report from patch.com, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstates on July 4.*
July 3, 2018 (philly.com) As reported by philly.com, many railroads in the United States are still not on pace to meet a safety measure deadline imposed by the government, despite receiving a three-year extension in 2015.*
JAPAN – July 3, 2018 (the-japan-news.com) A Japanese transport ministry report indicates that automatic braking failures resulted in 72 vehicle accidents in the country during the year 2017. The information is reported by the-japan-news.com.*
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC – July 3, 2018 (wtoc.com) According to an online news report from wtoc.com, officials in South Carolina have identified the victim of a fatal vehicle accident that occurred July 3 in Georgetown County.*
Stem cell injections offer a glimmer of hope for those who have none. However, stem cell injections can be fraught with dangerous side effects that cause permanent disabilities. At least three women instituted a lawsuit against a medical facility that performs stem cell injections to cure eye problems. The injections blinded the women. Those women turned to stem cell replacement therapy as a last resort as a cure for their failing eyesight. Stem cell injections are not the panacea proponents of the treatments make them out to be. Some people do experience a benefit. Unfortunately, most people have no change in their condition while others, like those three unlucky women, suffer significant personal injuries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) devised a comprehensive scheme aimed at preventing errors that should not occur. The FDA plan involves clarifying how manufacturers name their products so doctors, pharmacists, and patients avoid confusion. Numerous people were sickened, either because they took an incorrect prescription or fell ill because they were not receiving the medications they needed to combat their medical problems. The potential consequences of a person taking the incorrect medication because their doctor or pharmacist gave them the wrong medicine could be severe. Apparently, this problem is so pervasive, that the FDA needed to institute a program to reduce the frequency of this occurrence.
SANDY SPRINGS, GA – June 26, 2018 (patch.com)(ajc.com). According to online news reports at patch.com and ajc.com, two people are dead in an accident on I-285 that blocked five lanes of traffic on the westbound side of the interstate near the Northside Drive interchange.*
NEWTON COUNTY, GA– June 26 2018 (wsbtv.com). According to an online news report at wsbtv.com, a teenager is dead after a tree fell onto his tent in Newton County.*
FISHERS, IN. – June 26, 2018 (cnn.com) According to an online report from cnn.com, a child at an Indiana IKEA store found a loaded gun on a display couch and fired it.*
DETROIT, MI. – June 27, 2018 (wwmt.com) The Tesla Model S involved in a deadly crash May 8 in Florida was traveling 116 mph prior to the collision. This information is reported in an online story on wwmt.com.*
GAINESVILLE, FL. – June 17, 2018 (gainesville.com) A Georgia woman was tragically killed June 16 in a vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Gainesville, Florida, according to an online news report by gainesville.com.*
CORYELL COUNTY, TX. – June 26, 2018 (walb.com) According to an online article from walb.com, an explosion at a hospital in Coryell County, Texas, caused the death of one person and injured many others.*
ATHENS, GA – June 21, 2018 (ajc.com). According to an online news report at ajc.com, a seventy seven year old woman died tragically in a two vehicle accident close to Athens, Georgia on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 20, 2018.*
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – June 26, 2018 (cbs46.com) (gwinnettdailypost.com). According to an online news report from cbs46 and gwinnettcountypost.com, one person is dead and three others injured in wreck on I-85.*
AIKEN COUNTY, SC – June 27, 2018 (wrdw.com). According to an online news report at wrdw.com, an accident that took place on the Intersstate 20 west bridge has been cleared, with all lanes of traffic now open.*
According to a news report on WSAV.com, parents should use care when planning activities for their children’s summer break. Summer camps are a popular choice for summer break activities for Georgia families, but not all camps are created equal. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and Bright from the Start Georgia offer tips and advice for parents who are in the process of choosing where their kids will go to camp.
BUTLER COUNTY— June 26, 2018 (whio.com). According to an online news report at whio.com, a man from Fairfield, Georgia is facing charges of aggravated vehicular homicide for an accident that occurred back in October.*
COBB COUNTY, GA– June 27, 2018 (fox5atlanta.com). Police identify a man whose body was discovered in a beer cooler at SunTrust Park in Cobb County.*
ATLANTA, GA – June 18, 2018 (unionrecorder.com). Two former Georgia College students remain in an Atlanta hospital after a natural gas explosion rocked their North Fulton county home.
PASCO COUNTY, FL — June 23, 2018 (theledger.com). According to an online news report at theledger.com, a thirty one year old man from Dade City tragically died when his motorcycle crashed head on into a Honda on United States Route 98, north of the Polk-Pasco County line.*
Bacteria are single-cell organisms that are all around, and even inside, of us. Most bacteria we encounter are healthy or at least cannot harm us. Some teachers believe that only one percent of all bacteria pose a possible threat to our health. The one percent number is a very rough estimate because it is impossible to calculate all of the possibilities and doctors identify new strains of bacteria frequently. These new strains of bacteria present enormous health risks because many are resistant to the powerful antibiotics currently prescribed by physicians today.
Landlords and building owners have an obligation to make certain that the balconies, porches, and railings are safe for use by tenants and guests of the tenants. Railings and balconies that are in disrepair create hazardous conditions for those who use them. Older homes or apartments that are not in good condition may have weak railings or balconies in addition to apartment buildings that landlords allow to fall apart.
Going to the barbershop or a salon should be a pleasant and relaxing experience. You come out hopefully looking good and feeling refreshed. You should not be in danger of contracting an illness or disease because the owner of the shop or salon failed to take appropriate sanitary precautions. Cosmeticians, hairdressers, and barbers learn how to control the spread of infectious diseases while in cosmetology or barber school. Additionally, spa owners know that they must carefully cleanse whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, and massage tables so that bacteria do not spread. Bacteria fester in those warm and humid environments and are easily communicable from one client to another.
The people of Georgia frequently rely on buses to get around. Whether they are school buses, motor coaches, or transit buses, buses are a significant component of Georgia's transportation infrastructure. This mode of transportation usually is safe and reliable. Professional bus drivers receive rigorous training on how to operate their vehicles with the safety of their passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians in mind.
The jobs of many hard-working people in Georgia expose them to chemicals. Chemicals can be hazardous to work near. Every employee must take precaution against leaks, spills, fires, exposure to fumes, and burns. Additionally, every employer must protect their employees from the dangers of working near chemicals.
Disc and belt sanders are handy tools to have around. They are simple to use and becoming complacent about sander safety is easy to do. However, many injuries occur in the workplace because people become complacent. Instead of concentrating on what they are doing and following the best practices for safe handling of either a belt sander or a disc sander, workers can become inattentive. Everyone in the workplacemust be vigilant about their safety when using a sander, or any other piece of electrical equipment.
Charter buses transport thousands of people across Georgia and throughout the United States each year. Charter buses travel about 750 million passenger miles per year in the U.S. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) touts motor coach travel as one of the safest means of transportation used in the U.S. today. However, tragedy can occur and rip the hearts of out the families of passengers involved in a charter bus accident.
All Georgia employers must be aware of the potential for suffering chemical burns in the workplace. While death caused by a chemical burn is possible, it is a rare occurrence. That does not mean that employees may be careless when working with or around chemicals. On the contrary, each employee handling or working near chemicals must receive training on how to handle the chemicals safely, safety protocols in the event of a spill or contamination, and first aid techniques to aid those who suffered a chemical burn. Even seemingly innocuous chemicals like bleach for cleaning an employee restroom have the potential of causing a severe burn resulting in permanent scarring or disfigurement.
Pedestrian deaths have steadily increased from 2010 to the present in the United States. According to the Governors' Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the latest statistics available, which are from 2016, show that 5,997 pedestrians died in accidents that year. That represents an 11% increase from 2015. Overall, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose approximately 25% since 2010. Those figures represent a dramatic increase in pedestrian fatalities. Comparatively, the increase in all deaths in traffic accidents was 6% during that same time frame.
Even the most modest car on the market these days has all of the bells and whistles anyone could ever want in a car. All of the electronics within arm’s length help make riding in a carmore enjoyable. However,that screen to which you can connect your smartphone so you can text by voice, use the phone hands-free, navigate, and change to any one of the hundreds of radio stations is a tremendous distraction. Notwithstanding the fact that these computers come with applications that can reduce your distractions such blocking notifications while driving or receiving voice-only test messages, the screens in our vehicles prevent us from doing the only thing we should be doing: actively watching the road.
According to a report from Myajc.com, recently passed legislation will significantly improve transportation throughout the metro Atlanta region. The legislation established a regional transit authority for the metro Atlanta area and will build on the progress that's already been made in improving mobility in the area.
According to reports on the WSB Radio and 11 Alive websites, Interstate 285 has been the site of multiple fatal tractor-trailer accidents within the past few days. In one crash, the driver of a truck died in the hospital after being severely injured when he lost control of his semi-trailer on a curved ramp and hit a concrete wall. After it struck the wall, the truck flipped over and rolled down an embankment. In another horrific crash, a four-year-old child died after a tractor-trailer collided with the back end of the car where the child was a passenger. Multiple tractor trailers were involved in that wreck, including one that was stopped in traffic in front of the car, which was also at a standstill when an approaching semi-trailer collided with it. Three people were injured in that crash, and traffic in the area was slowed for hours as workers cleared the accident scene.
TEMPE, AZ – June 22, 2018 (theverge.com). According to an online news article at theverge.com, police released an updated report indicating that Uber’s self-driving vehicle crash that happened in March demonstrates that the safety driver, Rafaela Vasquez, was watching “The Voice” on Hulu on her cellphone when the accident occurred, according to Reuters.*
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