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The Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services in Georgia reports that abuse of the elderly and disabled adults is one of the most underreported problems in the United States. Even worse, abuse of these at-risk adults is typically intentional. Even neglect can be deliberate. A caregiver withholds medication or refuses to bathe an elderly adult. Elder abuse occurs…
You have read stories of people suffering from sudden, violent allergic reactions – to medicines, to latex, to certain foods like peanuts, soy milk and shellfish, to bee stings. The name of this reaction, which seizes the entire body, is anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis takes people by surprise. While most people going into anaphylactic shock survive, an estimated 1,000 Americans die, often…
Many people think about having physical injuries when they are involved in a car accident. While those are the most easily noticed, other injuries can also occur. Emotional trauma, which can include serious conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, are not uncommon. The occurrence of emotional trauma isn’t something that should be swept under the rug. Emotional trauma is something that…
Distracted trucking is an avoidable cause of semi truck crashes. These truckers made a decision to do something other than focus on the road and now you are left paying the consequences for their choice. The injury you suffered might be one that affects you for the rest of your life. This harrowing thought is one that might spur you…
The brachial plexus is a group of nerve fibers that attach to the spine structure in your neck. These nerve fibers connect to your arms and hands. Over-stretching, compressing or tearing these fibers can lead to pain, loss of function and even paralysis. While people of any age can suffer brachial plexus injuries, it is most commonly experienced by infants…
Every driver should know that paying attention to the road is crucial. Truckers aren’t any exception to that concept. For this reason, the federal government has taken proactive steps to help prevent truckers from driving distracted. Truckers who opt to use cellphones, for example, are subject to being taken out of service, fined or being issued disqualifications. People who share…
When you are struck by a car, your life might be threatened. These heavy vehicles can do considerable damage to the human body. This is especially true if the vehicle was moving at a higher speed. We understand that you never thought walking around Atlanta would lead to the end of your life. When you do face this possibility, your…
The warmer weather is close, which means that pedestrians are going to start hitting the sidewalks and crosswalks all around Atlanta. While drivers have a duty to follow the laws pertaining to these pedestrians, it is imperative that the pedestrians take steps to keep themselves safe. First, be sure that you wear clothing that enables you to be seen. This…
As part of a treatment plan for a medical condition, your physician may advise that you take certain medication. In addition to over-the-counter drugs, this can include prescription drugs that he or she will prescribe. Even though there is an expectation that the medicine a physician prescribes is correct and is in the correct dosage, the truth is that medication…
The spring break season is coming up fast and Mardi Gras is just around the corner. This means that people are going to hit the bars and clubs, as well as head to private parties. When people who out drinking choose to drive home, they place everyone else on the road in danger. Instead of just using the various transportation…