Love it or hate it, school is back in session! There will soon be increased traffic and pedestrians to watch out for, so it’s the perfect time to review how you can keep yourself, your family, and your community safe. Approximately 800 school-aged children die during regular school travel hours every year, and more than 150,000 are injured. Those numbers are far too high! Let's start with school bus safety, says ... Read More
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Message From the Authors – 11 Secrets to Winning Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
You may be a little suspicious since I am a lawyer, and I am giving you this book for free Most lawyers expect you to make an appointment and come into their office to get some of the information that I am providing to you here. I believe you should have that information now, with no pressure and no strings attached. Hiring a lawyer to represent you is an important step, and one that should not be taken lightly ... Read More
Is Premium Gas Worth the Premium Prices?
This year has seen gas prices at all-time highs, with countless Americans facing sticker shock at the pump. It has quite a few people wondering how to save a few dollars while filling their tanks. Some have turned to shopping around, joining clubs, or driving less. But if you’re using premium gas in your tank, there might be a simpler solution you haven’t even considered. We all want the best for our prized ... Read More
Free at Last
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, reminds us ... Read More
Fighting an Uphill Battle
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), reminds us Personal Injury Attorney Ramiro Rodriguez. June is National PTSD Awareness Month, and the condition is often misunderstood by people who have never experienced it. For example, PTSD is commonly ... Read More
Take It Easy
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
A Fighting Spirit
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
Concentration Is Key
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
Going Up?
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
What Is Whiplash?
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