If a person or entity is responsible for someone's death, they may face criminal charges, depending on the circumstances. A drunk driver who kills someone in a crash, for example, can end up behind bars for years.
How augmented reality can help those with spinal cord injuries
New treatments for people with spinal cord injuries are being developed all the time. People who have suffered these injuries may get back movement they never thought possible some day in the future.
Do Georgians know all they should about their doctors?
An investigation by several media outlets, including USA TODAY, uncovered some troubling facts about if and how doctors are disciplined by state medical boards for errors that harm patients as well as improper behavior, including the overprescribing addictive drugs and sexual assault of patients. It also shows that how much people are able to learn about doctors depends on which state they live in.
Diagnostic errors may occur at any time
Your illness caused you pain and discomfort for weeks, perhaps months or longer. If you heard yourself describing the symptoms again and again with increasing intensity only to have your Georgia doctor send you home with another prescription, your frustration may have turned to anger. To make matters worse, your doctor may have even suggested the symptoms were in your head.
How a spinal cord injury can impact your body clock
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a serious blow to the human body -- impacting far more than the area directly affected by the injury. It's not unusual for SCI victims to experience suppressed immunity, hormonal changes, body temperature abnormalities and more.
Are hands-free phones as risky as handheld ones while driving?
Many newer vehicles have hands-free technology built into their consoles. Even when they don't, there are plenty of ways to rig your phone so that you can comply with Georgia's law that prohibits holding your phone while driving.
