Entries by Noy Media

Government Cutting Regulations Related to the Americans with Disabilities Act

KENNESAW, Georgia. The Americans with Disabilities Act was a landmark law that prohibited the discrimination of Americans with disabilities. Under the law, passed in 1990, it is illegal to discriminate against disabled individuals in places of work, schools, transportation, and public and private establishments that are open to the general public. The law was life-changing […]

Your Rights After a DUI Crash

MARIETTA, Georgia. The minutes and hours after a crash can be confusing enough. However, when a crash is preventable, as is the case with DUI accidents, victims and families can face unique challenges when it comes to healing and seeking a recovery.

Summer Beach Hazards

ACWORTH, Georgia. Of the hazards you’ll encounter on the beach, drowning remains among one of the major dangers. Whether you’re swimming in the pool or beach, knowledge of water safety is power. When people don’t know how to swim or don’t know how to handle rip currents, they can suffer serious injuries or death. Yet, […]

Mandalay Bay Sues Vegas Shooting Victims

KENNESAW, Georgia. A man used one of Mandalay Bay’s hotel rooms to perform the worst mass shooting in American history. Should the hotel be held responsible for the shooting? The victims seem to believe so, with some of the victims of the Las Vegas shooting putting the hotel on notice that they intend to pursue […]

Five Tips to Maximize Your Safety While Off-Roading

CANTON, Georgia. Off-roading can be fun, but without a paved road beneath your wheels, the risks can be higher. According to Gizmodo, when you’re riding in a 4-wheel drive vehicle, your car will send power to the tire that needs it the most, namely, the tire with the least traction. Normally, this is efficient, but […]

Exposed to Asbestos from Your Spouse’s Work Clothing? You May Be Able to Make a Claim

MARIETTA, Georgia. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos can be found in a wide range of building construction sites. Common locations where the substance can be found includes insulation, vinyl flooring, tiles, roofing shingles, in certain types of paint, around oil and coal furnaces and around some wood-burning stoves, in some heat resistant fabrics, […]

Long-Distance Car Pooling and Car Accident Risks

CANTON, Georgia. A new startup called BlaBlaCar is changing the way some people travel in Europe. The company matches long-distance travelers with cars, allowing them to car pool for longer distances. According to QZ, the company has grown from five million users in 2013 to 65 million people using the service across the world. 

Power Companies Want to Avoid Liability

CANTON, Georgia. When utility companies make mistakes, serious damage can follow. For example, the New York Times reports that a recent fire in San Diego was the result of a fallen power pole. In many areas across the country, infrastructure may not have been repaired. As natural disasters increase due to climate change, this infrastructure […]

Georgia Ranks Among One of the Riskiest States for Children’s Health and Safety

MARIETTA, Georgia. According to QZ, Georgia was recently ranked among one of the top riskiest states for children’s health and safety. Why? According to the report, food insecurity, child homicide and suicide rates, and infant mortality rates all played a role in Georgia’s low ranking compared to other states. Some experts believe that the disparity […]