You’ve probably had fall safety training at work, and you know that working on ladders and other high places can put you at risk of falling and getting hurt. There are real risks that you could face if you fall, such as breaking bones or suffering a traumatic brain...
As a parent of a child who attends the University of West Georgia, you have tried to instill positive values and to teach your child that actions have consequences. You knew that there would be influences that could impact your child’s decisions at school, but you...
Drunk driving is a common criminal offense, and people often think of it as a harmless crime. Most drunk drivers don't get caught or cause crashes, but some of them do. The risks involved with impaired driving are why even those who don't cause crashes can face...
When you suffer from injuries that are the result of a car crash, it’s important that you seek compensation for what you’ve been through. Remember, though, that the compensation you get should be enough to cover your past financial losses as well as your future...
Car crashes are disruptive, traumatic events. They can make it hard for you to think logically and plan what you need to do to care for yourself and the other people in your vehicle. Knowing before you get into a crash the most appropriate way to respond to one can...
College classes require a lot more commitment and studying than high school classes do. Students can find themselves struggling to keep up with the heavier workload and higher expectations during their university years. Some students will do anything to give...
When a police officer pulls you over in your vehicle because they suspect that you have had too much to drink, they will ask you some questions, perform some field sobriety tests and then likely ask you to perform a chemical breath test. If the results of the breath...
Alcohol negatively affects your driving skills. Everything from your response time to how well you focus changes when you drink. The more alcohol you have in your system and the less practice you have with driving, the greater the risk is of alcohol contributing to a...
You don’t own a car, so you just ride your bike from the dorms to an off-campus apartment. You have a few drinks with friends and then, as the party winds down, you head back to the dorms on your bike. Can you still get a DUI if the police pull you over for riding...
When you enter a college, you commit to furthering your education. At the same time, you may assume that what you do when not in class is your business and no one else’s. Unfortunately, many colleges in Georgia take an interest in all your activities, even those...