by Attorney David Mann | Apr 8, 2019 | Personal Injury
In the railroad industry today, there are usually two engineers on each freight train. But just as the automobile industry is talking about moving toward driverless technology, railroads are thinking the same. Some believe the next step for railroads could be a one-man crew with a system to monitor the engineer’s performance. But there is a bill being considered by the Georgia legislature that would require two engineers on...
by Attorney David Mann | Nov 19, 2018 | Personal Injury, Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is almost upon us! The Thanksgiving meal is typically the largest one for many cooks every year. Getting the meal just right, particularly the bird, brings a good deal of pressure, whether or not you are experienced with cooking one. Below are some tips that can help to make your Thanksgiving meal both delicious and safe. Steps Before You Cook Your Turkey Check the labels carefully. The temperature...
by Attorney David Mann | Oct 29, 2018 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Drowsy Driving Week runs from Nov. 4-11 this year and is a good reminder as the holidays approach of the vital importance of staying alert behind the wheel. The American Sleep Foundation reports that 50% of American adult drivers admit that they regularly drive when they feel tired. Approximately 20% admit to nodding off while driving in the last year. At least 40% said this...
by Attorney David Mann | Aug 21, 2018 | Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury
The first month of the Georgia-Hands Free Law is in the books. As of July 1, 2018, there were more than 900 traffic tickets doled out to drivers who were talking or texting on a cell phone. But according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, more citations could be forthcoming soon: They have just started cracking down on violators. The sheriff’s office stated that it wanted to give drivers...
by Attorney David Mann | Aug 16, 2018 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Summer is drawing to a close. Children are going back to school, and the lives of families can get hectic. It is important to ensure that all children are safe as they are going to and from school. Whether children are walking or riding the bus or a bike, everyone needs to use extra care to make certain that everyone gets where they need to go safely. Each year,...
by Attorney David Mann | Jul 30, 2018 | Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury
If you are one of those Georgians who likes to text, talk and drive while on a cell phone, you will want to know about the new hands-free law that went into effect in the state in May 2018. Signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal, it is now illegal to hold your phone while driving in Georgia. Reading from a phone or using it to record video is...
