Anyone who wasn’t involved in a car accident as a child may find it easy to underestimate the traumatic effect it can have on them – even if no one was seriously injured. The sheer suddenness, likely coupled with seeing their parents upset, angry and frightened, can...
Liability of a semi-truck driver who causes an accident
In a collision between a semi truck and a smaller vehicle, the smaller vehicle may be the one that suffers more damage. This is why the drivers of these large vehicles may be required to handle the truck and avoid accidents. Still, a driver may cause an accident. They...
3 tips before accepting an insurer’s auto injury settlement
If you have experienced a major injury following an auto collision, you may be facing overwhelming medical bills. Worse, a lengthy recovery may mean you have to take time off work, making it even more difficult to make ends meet. In Georgia, if another driver’s...
What should I not do after a car crash?
Being involved in a car accident can be disorienting and confusing. In highly emotional situations, it can be easy to say or do the wrong thing. The best practice is to be proactive and prepared for a motor vehicle accident. It can be surprising how we react to a...
How do medical professionals diagnose a traumatic brain injury?
After a recent car accident, you have several injuries to diagnose with help from Georgia medical professionals. Could you have a traumatic brain injury to treat and seek compensation for? Mayo Clinic describes options for diagnosing a TBI. Do not take risks with your...
How dangerous is eating while driving?
Everybody agrees that distracted driving is a major problem on America's highways. However, not everybody recognizes what distraction looks like. For example, most American drivers would agree that a teenager attempting to post a picture to social media while driving...
Almost 30% of semitruck crashes involve air brake failure
Commercial trucks need reliable brake systems when traveling down steep Georgia hills, but many of today’s commercial truck wrecks result from issues within a truck’s air brake system. Air brakes often fail in two ways, with one method of failure proving more common...
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...
