With demanding schedules and long hours on the road, it may come as no surprise that fatigue remains a constant concern for drivers of commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, even a brief bout with fatigue can create dire safety threats, and accidents involving such...
ATMs are great conveniences when you need quick cash. But they can also leave you vulnerable to violent robberies. Thieves wait for someone to use the cash machine. Once their target has withdrawn the money, they attack. Not only do they rob their victim, they may...
Upon encountering unlawful activity in the workplace, the average person might not know how best to respond to the situation, or even be afraid to bring such behavior to light. While there are laws in place to protect individuals in Georgia who file complaints under...
Perhaps you’ve recently begun living on your own for the first time in your life. You’ve graduated from a Georgia college and have found an apartment that’s not far from your new workplace. Or, maybe you’re at a later stage in life and are downsizing because taking...
There may be a multitude of individuals in Georgia and elsewhere who reside in apartment complexes. While similar types of residences may offer various conveniences, studies highlight some of the possible risks involved, especially if security measures at a complex...
If you’ve ever been driving along a Georgia highway when a tractor-trailer came barreling up behind you or suddenly cut in to merge in front of you on the road, you understand how frightening such moments can be. Especially if you’re in a smaller-sized vehicle at the...
It is no secret that driver fatigue and tailgating continue to be contributing factors in many collisions. While each type of negligence is dangerous enough on its own, when combined, the two could prove a recipe for disaster. Reports indicate that both tailgating and...
When someone chooses to put graffiti on your property, they are not likely aware of the total damage they are inflicting. Graffiti is bad for business in a number of ways, and it is important to recognize how it can hurt your business to incentivize you to remove it...
While security measures at public venues such as nightclubs might help limit certain safety risks, these measures might not prove fruitful if exceptions are made. Should security personnel in Georgia fail to check for weapons, even among acquaintances of high-status...
With any type of vehicle that is built to carry heavy loads, frequent maintenance and strict adherence to safety rules could prove vital. Should improper load weight or lack of maintenance lead to any type of malfunction, the fallout could prove catastrophic. One...