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ATLANTA, GA. – September 10, 2018 (patch.com) An egg producer is recalling certain eggs in the Atlanta area because of concerns about salmonella contamination, according to an online news story from patch.com.*

UNITED STATES – September 13, 2018 (wsbradio.com) According to an online article from wsbradio.com, issues with power steering modules have prompted auto manufacturer General Motors Co to recall more than 1 million pickup trucks and SUVs.*

ATLANTA, GA. – September 13, 2018 (cnn.com) In an article online at cnn.com, an Atlanta neurorehabilitation physician discusses the new Apple watch and why it could save people’s lives.*

Walkers are in Danger on Georgia Roads

The frequency of pedestrian fatalities is rising in the United Statesand Georgia as well. According to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in Georgia, 193 pedestrians died in collisions with motor vehicles in 2015. The statistic represents an increase of 30 pedestrian deaths from 2014. Georgia pedestrians did not fare any better in 2016. In 2016, 232 pedestrians died in motor vehicle crashes. In 2017, 260 pedestrians perished in motor vehicle collisions. Approximately half-way through 2018, 111 pedestrians have been killed in vehicle wrecks,which is a 16% increase from 2017 at this same time.

GEORGIA – (augustachronicle.com) Pedestrian accidents and fatalities have been increasing during the last several years, both in Georgia and around the country, according to an online news story from augustachronicle.com.

SAVANNAH, GA. – July 17, 2018 (wsav.com) The defense has answered a lawsuit brought by the wife of a Georgia police officer killed in a tractor-trailer collision, according to an online news report from wsav.com.

August 8, 2018 (empr.com) An over-the-counter nasal decongestant has been recalled due to microbial contamination, according to an online news story from empr.com.

ATLANTA, GA. – August 8, 2018 (patch.com) As reported online by patch.com, the number of motorcycle deaths dropped across the country and in Georgia in 2017, but state helmet laws remain a point of contention.

AUGUSTA, GA. – (augustachronicle.com) According to an online news story from augustchronicle.com, local officials announced the start of the “Yellow Dot Program” at a press conference in Augusta, Georgia. The program is designed to alert emergency responders to important medical information about victims.*

Herniated disks can be incredibly painful injuries. In some cases, people may not know they have one. In others,they can cause radiating pain, tingling, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis or loss of bodily function. What makes a herniated disk even worse is when someone else is responsible for causing you to have one. 

Montlick & Associates' Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers in Georgia Explain the Correlation Between A Traumatic Brain Injury And Vision Loss

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. 

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:

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. 

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.

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 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. 

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. 

Woman Saved at Diner by Nurses; Arrhythmia Foundation Plans to Donate a Defibrillator to the Diner in Honor of Kelly Davis, a Heart Attack Victim

ATLANTA, GA - June 22, 2018 (13max.com).  According to an online news report at 13maz.com, the Georgia Arrhythmia Foundation is donating a defibrillator in honor of heart attack victim who was saved by four nurses.*