Hospital prices in Georgia are among the highest in the nation, according to a recent study by the Rand Corporation. The 2019 study (reported by WABE) found that Georgia ranked in the top one-third of 25 states in terms of hospital prices. The state's high hospital...
Injuries
How doctors diagnose a concussion
A traumatic injury to the brain could result in a concussion. In some cases, the signs of a concussion may not appear for several days or weeks. While most individuals recover from a concussion, scheduling an appointment with a physician can pinpoint potential...
What is post-concussion syndrome?
Head injuries take a heavy toll no matter what sort of injury a victim faces. However, some injuries end up continuing to cause issues for the victim well after the recovery process should have happened. In these instances, a victim may end up plagued by something...
Why is Georgia a hotbed of tire failure car accidents?
Driving along Georgia's highways and byways should not end in a crash, but it may. Tire blowouts are becoming a huge part of the problem. In fact, Georgia is one of the top states when it comes to tire failures and crashes. When a car or truck's tires fail, it may...
Who is at fault in a pedestrian accident in Georgia?
Have you recently acquired injuries from a vehicular accident as a pedestrian? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, in 2017, approximately 137,000 U.S. pedestrians suffered nonfatal wounds from car wrecks, not counting those not treated by...
Can whiplash cause a TBI?
Getting in a car accident in Georgia can often give you whiplash, especially when an impact occurs at high speeds. Whiplash is an injury to the neck that occurs when the head is quickly and violently jerked. While whiplash is not typically associated with harm to the...
State action plans help address bicycle safety on the road
While bicycling around the beautiful landscape of Georgia is a growing trend especially in commuter dense areas, cyclists still share the road with motor vehicles. Bicycles do not provide the protection of a car when an accident happens resulting in property damage...
Common signs of a concussion or minor brain injury
Even minor car accidents in Georgia can cause injuries that last for a while. Some of the injuries may not be obvious at first, which is why it is so important that everyone receives a medical examination after even the smallest accident. Things like whiplash and...