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...
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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...
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...
How you can prevent teens from distracted driving?
Teens in Georgia get so excited when they finally become old enough to get their permit and learn how to drive. However, with this newfound freedom also comes a great responsibility, not just for themselves but also for everyone else out on the roads. Since you want...
Injured in a vehicle accident? Here’s what to do
Driving is an essential part of daily life. You depend on your vehicle to get you most places. We don’t like to think about it much, but driving is dangerous and being involved in an accident can happen to anyone. In 2018, there were 1,514 fatal crashes in...
What are the elements of a solid wrongful death claim?
During a recent car accident in Georgia, you experienced the unfortunate loss of a spouse or family member. Someone else’s negligence, whether it was driving under the influence or distracted driving, resulted in a loss no one can ever repay. That said, you may still...
Fatal red light motor vehicle accidents on the rise
There are certain expectations when driving in Georgia and across the nation. A basic aspect of learning to drive is that a red light means stop. Still, one of the most common causes for injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle accidents is if a driver runs a red...
Study of motor vehicle accidents shows distraction demographics
Distracted driving has been a major issue in Georgia and law enforcement and legislators have taken significant steps to reduce its frequency in the hopes that the roads will be safer. While these strategies are beneficial, it is also useful to keep track of research...