Georgia Personal Injury Legal Blog
Bikers of all ages at risk on Georgia roads
Georgia motorcyclists have just as much right to be on the road as do motorists in any type of vehicle. Riders deserve the right to feel safe when they don their helmets and mount their bikes, whether heading out for a leisure ride, a road trip or a daily commute....
Do helmets work?
Georgia is one of 19 states that has an explicit motorcycle helmet law for all riders, regardless of age or insurance status. This means that every time you get on your bike, you have to strap that helmet down on your chin without fail, or risk civil penalty. However,...
How can you keep yourself safe while riding?
The dangers that motorcyclists face on the road is nothing to dismiss. According to the NHTSA, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passengers in a car. This statistic should not kill your drive to ride. In fact, it should serve as a word of...
Who is more likely to suffer a fall?
Slip and fall accidents are serious matters. People may suffer a painful injury in a fall, with some even dying from their injuries. Some groups of people, however, are more susceptible to falling than others. Research has shown that older people are the most at risk...
Choosing the right motorcycle helmet
Like a number of other states, Georgia requires motorcycle riders to wear helmets. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helmets saved an estimated 1,859 people in 2016 and an additional 802 lives may have been saved if all motorcycle...
Do hands-free devices really help?
In Georgia, there is a movement against distracted driving. Many people are adapting to hands-free technology. This allows you to answer calls with your voice instead of using your hands. But does this technology actually improve driver safety? The National Safety...
Driver assistance technology can lead to distracted driving
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says drivers using new technology designed to increase safety on highways are twice as likely to become distracted as opposed to when they weren’t using the systems. The research also concludes that drivers with less familiarity...
Tips for dog owners on keeping people and other pets safe
Tragic dog attacks, in which a person or pet was seriously injured or killed, regularly make headline news. The Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group is prepared to defend the rights of those who were harmed when a negligent pet owner failed to take precautions. We...
How should you navigate road hazards on a motorcycle?
There is nothing as alarming as coming across an unexpected hazard in the road when you are on a motorcycle. These hazards can come in the form of debris, animals or even cargo that was poorly secured and fell into the road. Preparing yourself to safely navigate such...
Guilty plea in trucking accident that killed 14
Sharing the Georgia roads with large trucks requires focus, attention and care on the part of the truck driver, pedestrians and the drivers of any smaller vehicles. Truckers spend long hours on the road and often go through extensive stretches without breaks or...
