You have a serious injury following a collision with a car, motorcycle or truck. Perhaps you lost a loved one in the crash. Bills are piling up, but your injury is preventing you from returning to your job. You may feel capable of settling your injury claim on your...
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The role of drowsiness in fatal crashes
Distracted driving exists as an umbrella term that encompasses many different actions. For example, texting while driving is a form of distraction, and so is drowsy driving. Unlike texting while driving, drowsy driving does not get as much media attention. Still,...
How prevalent is drowsy driving among truckers?
Did you know that drowsy driving is one of the most common deadly driving behaviors today? Experts believe that these statistics are set to continue their rise in coming years. This is particularly true within certain industries. For example, the trucking industry...
Where are a truck’s blind spots?
Staying safe on the roadway while driving around trucks requires an understanding of the unique blind spots that these large vehicles have. They often differ greatly from a passenger vehicle. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explains that due to its...
Number of traffic deaths drops in Georgia
With some of the most dangerous roads in the nation, traffic accidents and road fatalities continue to plague the state of Georgia. Three of the most dangerous roads in the state can be found in and around the Atlanta metropolitan area. However, a drop in road...
Can a DUI ruin your college career?
Georgia teens have a lot to look forward to in their college years. The last thing they want to do is set themselves off-course by making avoidable mistakes. This especially applies to DUI-related charges. Even one DUI conviction could potentially overturn years of...
Is apologizing after an auto accident a bad idea?
Like many people, you may be at a loss for how to respond after an auto accident. Even if the other motorist was at-fault, your instinct may be to accept some degree of blame. You likely think that offering them an apology could help diffuse tension and keep your...
How is Georgia handling the opioid epidemic?
The opioid crisis gained recognition as a national public health emergency in 2017. In the years since, it has unfortunately not seen much improvement. However, states work hard within their own borders to help decrease the amount of users and the number of overdose...
The history of state and federal drug schedules
A primary factor in the severity of drug charges in the U.S. is the schedule of the drug in question. Georgia, like other states, abides by its own schedules of controlled substances, which it models after federal schedules. But where did these classifications come...
Road rage and motorcycle crashes
Motorcycle collisions can have many different causes, including driver intoxication, speeding, slick roads, distractions and drowsiness. However, a driver's emotions can also affect their driving abilities and the likelihood of a motorcycle accident. For example, many...