Why the Odds Are on Your Side When You Click In The Simple Step That Cuts Your Risk in Half One second. That’s all it takes to click in a seat belt, and it could be the second that saves your life. Nov. 14 marks National Seat Belt Day , and it is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a reminder that something as simple as clicking a buckle can save lives. Georgia law makes it clear: Every driver and front-seat passenger must wear a seat belt. No exceptions. Police can pull you over solely for not wearing one because safety is serious business. And while backseat passengers have slightly different rules, anyone under 18 must be buckled up, no matter where they sit. Safety does not take the back seat. WHY THE SEAT BELT ALWAYS WINS. The numbers speak volumes. Buckling up reduces your risk of dying in a crash by nearly 45% in cars and 60% in light trucks . Your chances of avoiding serious injuries drop by half. That is not a gamble worth taking. Some people think airbags are enough. The truth? Airbags are designed to work with seat belts, not in place of them. Without a belt, you risk being slammed into a rapidly inflating airbag or worse, being ejected from the vehicle entirely.
Fill Your Holiday With Gratitude and Games Whisking Up New Traditions This Thanksgiving The holidays are a magical time that brings together loved ones and a little chaos. Between the pie-making and travel plans, it can be easy to forget what we’re gathering to celebrate. This Thanksgiving, let’s not just carve the turkey, but also some time for mindful traditions the whole family can enjoy. From sharing what you’re thankful for to hosting a family Thanksgiving talent show, this year is the perfect chance to create new traditions that deepen connections and spark laughter. Get ready to gobble up the fun together. GATHER FOR GRATITUDE Thanksgiving is all about honoring what we are grateful for in life, and it can be a fun activity for you and your children to share. You can gamify gratitude in several ways, like creating a thankfulness jar where everybody adds slips of paper describing what they most appreciate. You can take turns reading them after dinner and even make a guessing game out of who wrote what. It could be as simple as gathering around the table for breakfast and everyone saying one thing they’re grateful for. TURKEY DAY TRIVIA There’s no better way to digest after the big Thanksgiving feast than having fun. Pick out some of your favorite board games or a deck of cards for a post- meal game night. You could test everyone’s knowledge with a holiday-themed trivia competition or create a scavenger hunt around the house. No matter the game, ensure everyone from grandparents to kids can join in. Keep it focused on connection, not just winning. If you want to go all out, challenge all your guests to be ready with their best skills for a family talent show. A SOUNDTRACK TO THE STUFFING Create a perfect soundtrack you can play while everyone helps with the cooking or winds down after dessert. Before the big day, ask everyone in the family to add one or two songs to a Thanksgiving playlist. Prompt them to pick tunes that remind them of the season, happy memories, the joys of being together, or even their favorite dishes. You can keep adding to this list in subsequent years, turning the songs into a playable family history.
And please, wear it correctly. Slinging the strap under your arm or behind your back leaves you dangerously unprotected.
SHORT TRIPS ARE STILL BIG RISKS. Most accidents happen close to home, on roads you drive every day. That is why every trip, no matter how short, deserves the same level of safety. Parents, this is especially true for teen drivers. Studies show young adults are the least likely to buckle up, which makes setting a good example even more important. YOUR SAFETY MATTERS. At Kevin Patrick Law, we care about your safety long before you ever need our help. If you or someone you love is injured in an accident, we are here to guide you through the legal process with compassion and expertise.
Until then, stay safe, Atlanta. Buckle up every single time, because it is the simplest, smartest way to protect yourself on the road.
You can always reach Kevin directly at 404.566.8964 or Kevin@PatrickTrialLaw.com. (If you ever need it, his cellphone is 404.409.3160.)
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