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When people say they feel like they got hit by a truck, what do they mean? Sometimes they mean that they physically feel very tired and sore, and sometimes they mean that they are reeling emotionally from a shock and do not know where to begin to take action. Almost no one who uses truck accidents as a metaphor has ever been...

Cobb County Police have high hopes for new technology that will be able to catch distracted drivers. As mentioned in a report released by Channel 2 Action News, a device known as the “textalyzer,” can assist in determining whether or not drivers involved in an accident were distracted prior to the collision. The textalyzer can also analyze if a driver was...

After a car accident, no matter how minor, no one is thinking straight. It is easy for details to slip your mind, even though these details might become very important if you end up needing to file a car accident lawsuit related to the accident. Some of the most important evidence you might need in a lawsuit is on your own body....

Essure is a permanent birth control device created by Bayer. The device consists of a flexible coil that is inserted into the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. In the following months after the coil is implanted, scar tissue grows around the inserts and blocks the fallopian tubes, creating an effective method of contraception. According to the device’s website, it is...

Essure, a permanent contraceptive manufactured by Bayer, has been banned from Brazil and discontinued in 2 European countries. Over the past decade, Bayer’s Essure has faced numerous lawsuits citing ineffectiveness and dangerous reactions. Since receiving FDA approval in 2002, Essure has received more than 30,000 reports of adverse effects, leading the FDA to issue a black box warning, its strongest...

In just a few weeks schools will be letting out for the Summer. Traffic will be lighter during your morning commute but with vacation plans and new drivers on the road, the chances of accidents will increase. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day are referred to as the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ when the “average number of...

We all know about some of the worst injuries that can happen to a car accident victim. Brain damage, paralysis, even death can result. In light of these, it’s tempting to view a post-accident headache as no big deal. But if you or a loved one has been in a car accident, a headache can mean something serious. Failing to...

Georgia’s hands-free law restricting cell phone use during driving was enacted in July 2018. The number of citations has certainly jumped since then. But this doesn’t mean the law has had its intended effect. The number of fines suggests that most people are disregarding it, meaning distracted driving remains a problem. When a driver violates the law, he or she can...

When you hear terms like DWI and driving under the influence, you probably immediately think of alcohol. But these words and phrases are not limited to alcohol-impaired driving. A vehicle can become a deadly weapon in the hands of someone under the influence of illegal drugs. Certain prescription medications also advise against driving while using them. Illegal and legal drug-impaired...

The new school year is right around the corner, and that means school buses will soon be hitting the roads. Every parent wants to make sure their children are safe when they board the bus. But the start of a school year often brings accidents that in many cases are preventable. These are some common safety issues involving school buses,...