If you drive in Georgia, you should know your rights at DUI checkpoints. Also known as sobriety checkpoints, these roadblocks are legal, but police must follow strict rules when conducting them. The stakes are high, as a DUI arrest can impact your freedom, finances...
If you have an encounter with a police officer, they may want to search your phone. This could happen after a traffic stop, for example, or even if an officer comes to your house. They may tell you to give them your phone, but they won’t actually be able to look at...
Everyone agrees that driving alongside commercial tractor-trailers demands heightened vigilance. This is especially wise around commercial rigs that carry fluid cargo. These massive vehicles pose unique accident risks that can lead to severe and catastrophic injuries....
If your car gets hit by a truck, you and any passengers you carry could end up in a critical state. Hence, you may need to seek far more compensation than in the average car crash. Those injured by trucks often need to hold several parties liable to get the sums of...
Sharing the road with semitrucks is something people do daily, but some drivers don’t know that they should avoid specific areas around the rigs. These are areas that are similar to a driver’s blind spots around a vehicle. A general rule that people follow is that...
Theft crimes in Georgia can vary widely, and understanding when police can arrest you for different types of theft is important. The type of theft and the circumstances involved determine when an arrest might happen. It is helpful to have an overview of the most...
Road rage can include various behaviors, but it is the outward expression of aggression when driving. It can vary from verbal abuse to physical attacks, and it is a contributing factor to many accidents every year. Road rage is on the rise, and it’s important to know...
If a police officer wants to come into your house, they may just knock on the door and ask you if they can come have a look around. They may even frame it in a friendly way, such as saying that they just want to talk to you for a minute and it would be easier...
A lot of car manufacturers mention certain features in their advertising to convince potential buyers that a particular vehicle is a safe option. Yet they don’t tend to tell you about the features that could reduce your safety. One feature that can both improve and...
Blunt force trauma during a car accident can cause serious injuries. Often, these injuries are immediately apparent - the victim may bleed profusely from the injury site. Nonetheless, this isn’t always the case, and bleeding doesn’t always happen externally. Internal...