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The History of Juneteenth As conversations about racial justice have become more prominent in America over the past few years, so have celebrations of Juneteenth. The holiday has been long-marked by many Black Americans, but is still a relatively unfamiliar tradition to others. So, what does this holiday mean, and why do people observe it? At its heart, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. The ... Read More

How PTSD Can Affect Accident Victims No one wants to repeatedly relive the worst thing that ever happened to them, but that’s exactly what happens to many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). June is National PTSD Awareness Month, and the condition is often misunderstood by people who have never experienced it. For example, PTSD is commonly associated with soldiers returning home from war or ... Read More

How to Safely Hit the Open Road The road trip is a quintessential American experience. Modern America is built around roads, and for better or worse, we have a lot less public transportation than other countries. We’re also a very large nation with a lot of geographic diversity. With so much to see and do, it makes sense that we want to get behind the wheel and go. Compared to air travel, road trips are ... Read More

The True Meaning of Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and for many Americans, that means tacos and discount margaritas. Surprisingly, the holiday is more celebrated in the U.S. than in its home country of Mexico, where it's not even a federal holiday. How did this come to be, and was the day always just an excuse to enjoy good Mexican food? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s ... Read More

In 2019, 56% of all collisions in Georgia involved at least one distracted driver. Some have called distracted driving the safety issue of this generation or "the new drunk driving." This Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it's time to focus on the toll incurred when people don’t give operating a vehicle their undivided attention. It’s illegal to use a cellphone while driving in Georgia unless talking on a ... Read More

Your Guide to Post-Accident Insurance Increases You've been in an accident, and no one was seriously injured. From there, most people’s minds jump straight to the financial fallout. How much will it take to get their car repaired? And how much will their insurance premium go up? After an accident, people automatically assume their insurance carrier will increase their rates. While this is often the case, it ... Read More

Learn the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments You’ve probably heard that an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Car accident victims often experience Newton’s first law much too personally when they suffer from whiplash injuries. Seatbelts are a wonderful invention, saving countless lives every year. If you’re not wearing one during an accident, you’re likely to experience more severe injuries from being ... Read More

Certain holidays tend to be associated with increased risk. Everyone knows drunk driving is a problem on New Year’s Eve, you should practice firework safety on the Fourth of July, and the darkness can pose a danger to Halloween trick-or-treaters. But when it comes to Valentine’s Day, what could go wrong? While it’s not the riskiest of holidays, bad things can happen any day of the year. Before you celebrate, ... Read More

On average, 124 construction workers lose their lives every year while performing their jobs on roadsides. They’re not the only ones at risk. Police officers, paramedics, utility workers, and tow truck drivers also regularly find themselves in danger of being struck by a vehicle while working on the shoulder of the road. That’s why Georgia has a Move Over Law. Georgia’s Move Over Law affects first responders ... Read More