Georgia Personal Injury Legal Blog
Motorcycle passengers face higher head injury risks than drivers
Riding a motorcycle brings with it undeniable risks, but it may surprise you to know that the risk of suffering traumatic brain injuries is higher among motorcycle passengers than it is drivers. Traumatic brain injuries are the most common type of injury suffered in...
How to avoid drowsy driving
Most drivers are aware of the risks associated with driving while drunk or while texting, but they might not realize many of the same dangers occur if they’re driving while drowsy as well. Drowsy driving is usually the result of a lack of sleep but can also happen due...
What constitutes wrongful death in Georgia?
If your loved one died due to the actions of someone else, you may have the right to file a lawsuit for wrongful death. However, wrongful death does not apply in every situation. You need to understand the specific reasons why the court will allow you to file such a...
Georgia sees jump in pedestrian fatalities
Georgia residents may be happy that spring has arrived in part because this time of year makes it so conducive to spend more time outdoors. Even the simple task of walking from a parked car to a destination can be more pleasant in temperate weather than in the midst...
Other distractions that lead to accidents
Many drivers recognize that smartphones and other devices are a common source of distraction behind the wheel. However, it is critical to keep in mind that there are all sorts of reasons why drivers become distracted. For example, some risk factors do not receive much...
Five people die in car accident involving a bus
If you have are ever involved in a car accident, you are not alone. Each Georgia resident will statistically experience a car accident at least once every ten years. That is more than 1,700 drivers involved in accidents every day. Unfortunately, some of those...
How can you avoid a drunk driver?
Drivers who operate a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol put other people’s lives in danger. The best way for other drivers to stay safe is to avoid an encounter with an impaired driver. Of course, that isn’t always possible. By paying attention to the...
Be on the lookout for aggressive drivers
If you have ever driven during rush hour, you know first-hand the struggles of fighting traffic. Whether you are on your way to an important meeting or stuck behind a slow driver while trying to get to an appointment, you may have felt angry and overwhelmed. Road rage...
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,...
