Truck accidents are surprisingly common in Georgia and across the U.S. In fact, in 2018 alone, there were nearly 500,000 motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks. With the size and weight difference between semi trucks and passenger vehicles, trucking accidents...
Can I trust insurance companies after an accident?
Car accidents are a frightening experience. The collision of two vehicles violently shaking the passengers, the following disorientation causing widespread confusion, and the resulting injuries with a lifetime of consequences can all seem like a nightmare. When...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of TBIs
Not all vehicle accidents cause harm, but those that do often involve traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Suffering a TBI as a result of a car accident in Georgia can have serious consequences that can last for years. How traumatic brain injuries occur TBIs result when a...
Receiving compensation in a delayed injury car accident
Car accidents are among the most common personal injury cases in the state of Georgia. Though it is often obvious that an injury has occurred following an accident, many individuals suffer from delayed injuries that are not immediately apparent. There are some key...
Could massive touchscreens cause distracted driving?
Car buyers often feel enthusiastic about purchasing a vehicle that's equipped with new technology. Many vehicles for sale in Georgia present tremendous advancements in safety technology. However, tech innovations focused on information and entertainment could...
How can you reduce distracted driving?
Almost every driver in Georgia is guilty of distracted driving in one way or another. Texting or talking on the phone is one of the most common causes of distracted driving. However, there is a variety of other mundane tasks that can put you at risk. What are some of...
Vital steps for car accident victims to take
If you were involved in a car accident in Georgia, you hopefully took some important steps to make the filing of a claim easier. It all starts with what steps to take immediately after the crash. One should always: • Determine if anyone was injured. • Call for an...
GHSA estimates 60% rise in pedestrian deaths from 2009 to 2019
Residents of Georgia will want to be careful as more and more pedestrians are being killed in this country. In 2019, this state saw one of the highest numbers of pedestrian fatalities along with Florida, Texas, California and Arizona. Together, these five states,...
GHSA preliminary study: pedestrian deaths continue to rise
The Governors Highway Safety Administration has made a preliminary study of traffic deaths in 2019. One area it focused on was pedestrian fatalities. Their numbers, Georgia residents should be aware, were consistently declining for two decades prior to 2009, after...
How to keep teen drivers safe during 100 deadliest days
For every mile traveled, drivers aged 16 and 17 run triple the risk for a fatal crash than adults. Teens are naturally more prone to be negligent and even reckless when behind the wheel, and this comes out especially during the summer. In fact, the period between...
