Drivers and pedestrians must share the road and be attentive to maintain safety for everyone. Today, however, there are many drivers who are distracted by devices, drive recklessly or negligently or are simply ignoring traffic laws. This can cause motor vehicle...
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Georgia near top of list for elderly motor vehicle accidents
In Georgia and across the nation, the road will be a mix of people behind the wheel. There are some demographics that are of greater concern for being in motor vehicle accidents. Researchers seek to assess the causes of auto crashes to determine how best to reduce...
Crash injures two, shows danger of motor vehicle accidents
Despite law enforcement and legislators taking steps to improve the safety of motorists by addressing distracted driving and constantly seeking to catch drivers under the influence and dangerous drivers, motor vehicle accidents are a fact of life in Georgia. These...
Study: Motor vehicle accidents increased with rise of rideshares
Motor vehicle accidents cause a significant number of injuries and untimely deaths in the United States. One strategy to avoid that is to use ride-sharing services. This might seem to be a sound idea, but in truth, it could be a source of the problem. Uber, Lyft and...
Distracted driving law believed to reduce motor vehicle accidents
In Georgia, there was significant discussion and media coverage of the distracted driving law that was implemented in July 2018. Because distracted driving is such a worrisome issue, the law was intended to make it easier for law enforcement to stop drivers who they...
After motor vehicle accidents, a lawsuit can recover compensation
Motor vehicle accidents happen without warning in Georgia and can have a negative impact on many lives. These crashes can cause injuries and fatalities with exorbitant financial, personal and emotional costs. Whether the accident happened because of a drunk driver, a...
Motor vehicle accidents a rising danger for emergency responders
When there are motor vehicle accidents or other incidents on the Georgia roadways, first responders are a welcome sight as they are there quickly and help those who have been in an accident. Even if there were no injuries in the crash, the first responders can help...
Road workers vulnerable to injuries in motor vehicle accidents
To maintain and build roads in Georgia, roadside construction crews will naturally be at risk. With the number of vehicles that are passing them, not all will be cautious and drive slowly. Some will ignore the road signs that workers are nearby and forget that it is...
Parents’ distracted behavior can cause motor vehicle accidents
Parents in Georgia and across the nation are expected to be role models for their children in myriad ways. This includes driving behaviors. While parents will tell their children not to text and drive, the parents' behavior frequently says otherwise. This information...
Local stretch of interstate prone to motor vehicle accidents
While car accidents can happen anywhere in Marietta and throughout Georgia, there are certain areas where, statistically, there is a greater chance of being involved in one. For people who have been in a crash in one of these areas, the same factors apply regarding...