An overwhelming majority of trucking accidents occur because of driver fatigue. In an attempt to reduce the number of oftentimes devastating trucking accidents that occur on U.S. roads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration developed the Hours of Service...
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What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
The knowledge that your family member or friend suffered a traumatic brain injury in Georgia comes as devastating news. That said, such news need not necessarily signal that they will remain in a persistent vegetative state or experience significant physical or...
“Never events:” Worst-case medical scenarios
You unquestionably have the right as a resident in Southern Georgia or elsewhere across the state to receive quality medical care when you need it. That doesn’t mean perfect care delivery. After all, doctors and other health care providers are only human. It does...
Why do spinal cord injuries differ so much?
One person’s spinal cord injury may be much different than another person’s injury. The spinal cord is complex. Injuries can occur in many ways that cause different symptoms or results. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons explains there are many...
Almost 30% of semitruck crashes involve air brake failure
A reliable brake system is one of the most critical components of a commercial truck. When a truck’s air brake system fails, the repercussions often prove catastrophic. Air brake systems are prone to failing in at least two ways, and when brakes fail, truckers often...
Increase your confidence with a second opinion
You may feel disheartened after receiving a complex medical diagnosis from your health care provider in Georgia. Sorting through the information and trying to make sense of how your condition will impact your life can cause confusion and emotional distress. Feelings...
How much do burn injuries cost?
When you think about traumatic injuries, burns might not immediately come to mind. However, they are among the most expensive and agonizing. Burns are also more common than you might think in catastrophic car accidents. This is especially true if people cannot...
Using communication to set expectations for medical care
People rely on their doctors to provide them with quality medical advice and treatment. When poor communication gets in the way, the risk of misdiagnosis, surgical errors and other forms of malpractice can compromise patient safety and well-being. While doctors agree...
What you need to know about traumatic brain injuries
A brain injury occurs when an external factor disrupts the normal function of your brain. For example, falls, car accidents and other traumatic events can all result in a traumatic brain injury. The Brain Trauma Foundation states that every year in the U.S., 2.5...
Can a wrongful death claim punish the guilty party?
Wrongful death lawsuits are civil cases. Within the legal system, civil cases do not involve sentences. Instead, civil cases result in rewards. You may wonder then if you can use a wrongful death lawsuit to punish the person responsible for your loved one's death....
