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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.*

Pedestrian and bicycle accidents across the United States and in Georgia are on the rise, which is why the seasoned Georgia Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Attorneys are offering the following safety tips to avoid injuries and death to Georgia pedestrians and bicyclists:

With summer in full swing, Montlick and Associates is offering critical safety tips to keep Georgia citizens safe from drowning accidents.  Accordingly, pursuant to the American Red Cross’ website, the following are the most critical steps you can take to prevent drowning:

Pedestrian accidents are on the rise, but nationally and in Georgia. That is why the Georgia Legislature enacted the laws provided below in order to keep Georgia Pedestrians safe. Note that the applicable laws require a driver to remain stopped for pedestrians as opposed to simply yielding for them.  Keep reading to learn more, provided by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia.

UNITED KINGDOM – June 12, 2018 (gearbrain.com) An article from gearbrain.com points out that the car insurance industry in the United Kingdom wants driver-assistance technology to be rebranded. The current marketing of these features is misleading and dangerous, industry experts say.*

PHOENIX, AZ. – June 12, 2018 (tucson.com) According to an online article from tucson.com, Arizona is a hub for aviation testing, and the skies above the state could start to see more automated technology testing in the years ahead, including pilotless technology.*

SANTA ANA, CA – June 8, 2018 (abc7.com).  According to an online news report at abc7.com, two baby food companies are being sued for alleged dangerously elevated lead levels.*

A Highlight of the New Georgia Law That Provides Additional Safeguards to Prevent Elder Abuse at Nursing Home Facilities

June 6, 2018 (mcknights.com).  According to an article from mcknights.com, a new law was recently signed by Governor Nathan Deal (R) on May 7, 2018 that further safeguards long term care patients from elder abuse.*

GEORGIA – June 17, 2018 (patch.com) A food recall related to precut melons contaminated with salmonella has affected 18 stores in the state of Georgia, according to an online news report from patch.com.*

ATLANTA, GA- According to myajc.com, Georgia patients are involved in a variety of lawsuits stemming from unsafe medical devices. Many of the cases indicate the possibility that federal oversight might be too lax. The government might not be doing enough to filter out unsafe products and protect patients from being harmed by medical devices that are ineffective or dangerous.

DENVER, CO. – June 3, 2018 (whio.com) As reported by an online story on whio.com, an off-duty FBI agent accidentally shot a man early Saturday morning, June 2, while dancing at a bar in Denver, Colorado.*