Being involved in an auto accident is unsettling and frustrating. However, you can feel even more upset if an uninsured driver hits you. If you receive injuries in the crash, what are you supposed to do? Who will cover the costs of your injuries, as well as pay for...
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The link between construction zones and road deaths
No one likes to encounter road construction during their travels, but statistics show that doing so may be more than just annoying. The number of lives lost in U.S. work zones is on the rise, suggesting that in addition to being a nuisance, construction zones are...
Rural vs. Urban accidents
Car accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Even though accidents can happen anywhere, the chances of an accident happening differ based on where the driver is. Knowing the differences and their dangers can be a powerful tool in avoiding car accidents or deaths. In...
Do pedestrian detection systems work?
Walking has become one of the most popular forms of exercise for many people today. Whether a means of getting the dog out, a way to connect with neighbors or just providing the opportunity to move and enjoy some fresh air, walking is touted as contributing to better...
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...
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...