As temperatures drop in November, Georgia homes and apartments see a surge in space-heater use, overloaded outlets, and makeshift heating setups. Unfortunately, that’s when preventable fires, smoke inhalation injuries, and burn accidents spike—especially in older...
Thanksgiving is Georgia’s biggest home-cooking day—and one of the most dangerous. Grease fires, scalds from boiling liquids, and tipping turkey fryers can cause life-changing burns in seconds. Injuries often happen at crowded family homes or short-term rentals where...
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Georgia ERs see a spike in injuries from hanging lights, climbing onto roofs, moving heavy décor, and using ladders on uneven ground. A quick weekend project can turn serious when a step gives way, a railing fails, or a rental...
From early November through the New Year, Georgia neighborhoods turn into mini-loading zones. Vans idle at curbs, SUVs nose into tight cul-de-sacs, and contractors hustle to meet deadlines. With that surge comes a spike in driveway backing incidents, left-turn...
The stretch from Thanksgiving through New Year’s brings office parties, family dinners, and—too often—drivers who shouldn’t be on the road. If you are hit by a drunk or drug-impaired driver, the steps you take in the first hours and days can make or break your claim....
