Sutton Slover

Driving while on your cell phone could be costly

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:37:32 -0400

It has been shown in many studies that talking or texting on a cell phone, while driving, increases your chance of causing an accident. The use of cell phones decreases your reaction times and as such this will cause more accidents. As everyone knows there are red lights, stop signs, merging vehicles and crossing pedistrians which require you to pay attention 100% of the time while you are behind the wheel.

Since cell phones popularity has risen to over 276 million users in the United States since the late 90’s, you can expect drivers to use them while driving. Furthermore, the use of cell phones are now a way for folks to conduct business while driving. These business tranactions are not just limited to phone conversations but also entail sending and receiving emails and texts. Since emailing and texting take even more of the users attention, this surely increases the chance of someone getting hurt or even killed.

More and more everyday, I receive calls from potential clients who have been in an accident due to the defendant driver being on the cell phone. It is important to know that Georgia has recently implemented new laws that make it a crime to drive an text. As such, not only are drivers who use cell phones placing themselves in a position to injure someone but now they may be criminally punished.

I recommend that everyone cease all texting and emailing while driving and if you have to use the cell phone while driving, please attach a wireless compunication device.

Assessing the Quality Care of Nursing Homes

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:34:00 -0400

It is important to make sure that our love ones are taken care of when they are not under our control. To many times I have heard of someones grandmother or grandfather suffering from pressure ulcers or fractures while attending a Nursing Home. Unfortuntely, this news does not shock me. However, there are ways to prevent these types of injuries and it starts with a through investigation of the Nursing Home.

Now you should not be fooled to believe that if the Nursing Home has a high rating score that they are not capable of negligent care. In evaluating potential Nursing Home facilities you would first need to determine if the elderly individual has special needs (i.e. respiratory therapy, etc..). If so make sure that the potential nursing home offers those services and has a history of compliance with the necessary certification standards. It is also important to make sure that the nursing home does not regularly reject patients with special needs because of cost control or inadequate staffing.

Second, you would want to check the nursing homes facility records. These records will provide you will valuable information requarding some of the following: infection control, pressure sores, weight loss, bladder control, use of restraints and pain treatment.

Third, you actually need to visit the facility. We suguest taking a checklist, which are provided by CMS, to make sure that the nursing home follows all state and local rules.

Finally, check the nursing homes actions regarding improving quality of care for their residents. It is prefered that a nursing home take affirmative action to improve quality of care and quality of life by “de-institutionalizing services and individualizing care.” Nursing Homes that utilize this practice allow residents to make daily life choices on their own and make the stay at the nursing home more homelike.

I hope these suggestions allow you the confiendence to place your mothers and fathers in homes that will allow them to live out the remainder of their lives in a relaxing and deserving atmosphere.

Experienced Personal Injury Representation

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:58:54 -0400

Attorney Sutton Slover has previously worked as an insurance defense lawyer. We will help you take action to let the insurance companies know that you are serious. We know the tricks the other side will try against you, and we will use this information when preparing your case.

When tactful negotiation is in our clients’ best interests, we will work hard to reach a settlement with the negligent parties and their insurance companies. However, if a fair settlement is unlikely, we are not afraid to bring our clients’ cases to the courtroom.

Accessible Legal Help

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:40:00 -0400

It can be difficult to get around after suffering a personal injury. We will do everything we can to make ourselves accessible to you. We frequently meet clients in the hospital or in their homes. We will find a location that is convenient for you. We are available at any time, including weekends and evenings.

When you need a personal injury lawyer who will fight for the compensation you deserve in Georgia, turn to the Law Office of Sutton T. Slover. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and find out how we can help you. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we do not charge attorneys fees unless we recover compensation for you.