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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many changes in vehicle designs, technologies and even traffic laws over the years have been driven by the need to improve safety and reduce accidents. The inclusion of airbags in multiple locations and the requirements surrounding child safety seats provide just two...
When drowning in debt and faced with extreme financial loss, people can sometimes make desperate and rash decisions. For some, that desperate action could mean turning to embezzlement in the hopes of quickly eliminating their debt. Even trusted employees are not...
People usually stereotype drivers who text or talk on the phone while behind the wheel as young people, generally members of the millennial generation. However, data on distracted driving shows that many drivers in older age groups also succumb to distractions like...
It goes without saying that car accidents are typically accompanied by a good deal of frustration. Not only do you have to address the issue of repairing your vehicle, but you may also face serious injuries and mounting medical bills as you recover from the accident....
Speed limits may be less permanent than many people think. As Georgia Public Broadcasting reports, just last year the state Department of Transportation raised the speed limit on several major roadways up to 70 miles per hour. The Federal Highway Administration...