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Drunk driver on I-575 results in two women being severely injured Two women were severely injured after being hit in a head on collision by a drunk driver. Cobb County police say that Alexandria Cymone Brooks, an 18-year-old woman, was driving under the influence of alcohol on I-575 near Barrett Parkway. Brooks crossed into oncoming traffic…

What you should know about Child Passenger Safety Week With car crashes being the lead cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old, it should make many parents consider whether or not their child’s car seat is properly installed. Child Passenger Safety Week is September 14-20 of this year with National Seat Check…

Perseverance Pays Off for The Cooper Firm & Client – Advocate Capital Blog No case is too large or too protracted for The Cooper Firm in Marietta, Georgia.  Attorney Lance Cooper recently settled a case against an insurance carrier that began with a catastrophic injury in 2004.  The plaintiff fell from a rooftop sustaining horrific injuries while…

Buying a Vehicle Buying a vehicle can be very stressful. There are already several factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle. When you are buying for a family there are several different personalities, interest, and needs that you also have to consider. We wanted to provide you with a few steps will help you chose…

The Dangers of Fire Pots Although fire pots may spruce up your patio, they are extremely dangerous. In 2011, numerous cases were reported of fire pots exploding causing the very potent and sticky fuel gel to cause severe burns and in some cases even death. That year 15 companies removed the product off their shelves.…

Side Impact Car Seat Safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a proposal to improve safety standards regarding child car seats for children who weigh up to 40 pounds by adding a new test that would stimulate a side impact crash.  Car seats will have to demonstrate they can safely restrain children by preventing dangerous head…

Georgia Man Leave Son in Hot Car During a hearing last Thursday, surprising claims were shared regarding a Georgia man whose 22-month-old son died after being left in a hot car all day. Justin Harris Ross, 33-years-old, was accused with murder and was placed in jail without bond on June 18. During the hearing, allegations…

Uninsured Motorist Insurance Protection Many insurance companies are not offering you full uninsured motorist insurance protection, even under the existing law.  Here is how uninsured motorist coverage works. If you are injured in an accident which is not your fault, the driver who caused the accident is responsible for all harm caused.  The driver who…

Car Crash on 75 North results in serious injuries This Monday, a crash on Interstate 75 north shut down all lanes of traffic for a short amount of time. Around 6 p.m. Adboul Tamba, a 40-year-old man from Dacula, changed lanes in  his 1999 GMC Sierra Truck and hit stopped traffic. The accident happened between…

Grill Brushes Causing Illness There is nothing like the smell of someone cooking on the grill to get you in the mood for summer, but along with the other dangers of grilling, another one can be added to the list- ingestion of fragments from wire brushes. Tristin Beck of Mount Lake Terrace, Washington and Brittany…

NHTSA-watchers know that it sometimes takes a lot to pique the curiosity of the Office of Defects Investigations – The Safety Record By Sean Kane Take Takata airbags that explode, shooting shrapnel at unsuspecting drivers. This defect, first surfaced in 2001, when Isuzu vehicles were first recalled. It burst into public view, if you will,…

What if your bad habit ended up costing you your life? Although most people drive with a seat belt a habitually, millions of adults do not wear their seat belt. With more people on the road than ever before, this bad habit is costing many people their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…