If you are the owner of a semi truck, you understand how difficult it can be to maintain safety on the road. No semi truck owner or operator wants to get into an accident with any other vehicle, but given the flow of traffic and the often impatient nature of drivers,...
When smaller passenger vehicles are driving near large trucks in Georgia, they sometimes think trucks are capable of traveling, merging and stopping faster than they really can. These kinds of beliefs may cause people to act negligently around trucks, ultimately...
Sharing the road with other Georgia drivers is a major responsibility. When you are behind the wheel, you owe it to yourself and to other drivers to maintain safe driving habits to reduce the risk of accidents. What happens if you share the road with a drowsy driver?...
The State of Georgia decided to face the menace of distracted driving head-on by enacting a hands-free cellphone law on July 1, 2018. It is now illegal for anyone to use text while driving. The law makes it even more challenging to use any mobile device at all while...
Riding a motorcycle has many risks, but can also be incredibly rewarding, memorable and exciting for people who take it seriously and prioritize their safety. Because riders in Georgia may come across varying types of weather on their ride, it is critical that they...
Autumn is a wonderful time for Georgia motorcycle enthusiasts. When temperatures drop, you may love to climb behind the handlebars of your favorite cruiser, sport bike or vintage motorcycle and explore areas across the state. Still, every time you ride, you must think...
Children regularly walk with traffic nearby, which can be incredibly dangerous (especially when one considers the number of intoxicated drivers on the road and the prevalence of speeding). Moreover, certain roads can be particularly dangerous for young pedestrians,...
One of the most effective ways to avoid a car accident is to avoid dangerous roadways. These are the roads where a lot of accidents occur. They may have certain distinguishing characteristics that make them particularly dangerous. You will probably hear a lot of news...
A seven-car pileup on Interstate 16 resulted in the deaths of five Georgia Southern University nursing students on their way to the hospital for their last clinical rotations. As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a jury awarded one woman who survived $15...
Serious auto accidents in Georgia can result in traumatic brain injury. Because vehicles often hit at speed, the brain may continue to move inside the head long after the head has stopped moving. Hitting an object such as the steering wheel or simply the force of the...