Truckers are susceptible to the lure of distractions because they spend so many hours on the road each day. The temptation to multitask or simply fill the time can be overwhelming. From personal grooming during a long trip to drinking coffee to stay awake, truck...
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Is drowsy driving dangerous?
Whether it is due to driving home after a double shift at work or leaving a study session at the tail end of an all-nighter, it is not uncommon for motorists to share the road with fatigued drivers. Unfortunately, there are few outward signs that could point to a...
Understanding Georgia’s dog bite laws
Most dogs are loving companions with little propensity for aggression. Yet, even the sweetest canines may bite when provoked. And you never can guess when a dog may be dangerous or vicious. After sustaining a dog bite, knowing Georgia’s laws can help you protect...
How can I be a safer bicyclist in Georgia?
Anyone who enters the roadway knows that the risk of a colliding with other travelers. As a bicyclist, taking extra precaution is extremely important, even if you have all the padding and the highest quality helmet in the world. This is because you still aren’t as...
Research shows videos help seniors avoid motor vehicle crashes
As life slowly returns to normal, part of that normalcy for Georgia and America will be the resumption of significant purchases of things like houses, appliances and motor vehicles. When you walk into an Atlanta area car dealer, a salesperson will gladly tell you...
Serious injuries take serious evidence for compensation
You shouldn’t have to worry when stepping foot in a store or business, but that doesn’t always mean you’re going to be safe. Big medical bills could be waiting around any corner, so being ready after an accident can make all the difference. Over 45 million people head...
Hundreds injured by drivers running red lights in Georgia
More than two people are killed every day in the United States, and dozens are injured by drivers who run red lights at intersections. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says nearly 1,000 people were killed in 2017, a 10-year high and a 28% increase since 2012....
Happy Independence Day from Ashenden & Hollingsworth, P.C.
This July 4th, we at Ashenden & Hollingsworth, P.C. reflect on the history, sacrifices, and of course the people who make our nation the very best. On the 243rd Independence Day, we are reminded of a quote from one of our Founding Fathers:
Happy Father’s Day
My father was a big part of me becoming a lawyer because he was a lawyer. He lived until he was 92 and he practiced well into his 70s. I saw the virtue of being a lawyer in my dad. He was a hero to me so of course he influenced me. Happy Father’s Day from our family...
Pedestrian injuries rising across state
It seems like in Atlanta every morning when I’m getting ready to come to the office, there’s some horrible story about a pedestrian being hit. The number of pedestrians hit or killed in Georgia and throughout the country is rising at a disturbing rate. Our firm has...