When an unexpected car crash leaves your family member facing a catastrophic injury, the future may look uncertain and daunting. Helping your loved one adjust to a permanent disability will take time, unconditional love, and encouragement. Recognizing newfound...
Car Accidents
Sleep-deprived behind the wheel
Everyone has their routines before traveling in their cars or trucks, from grabbing or finding keys to locating a charging cord for a smartphone depleted of power. What many don't consider, if not take for granted, is the amount of sleep they have had before getting...
Alcohol: A serious risk for sober drivers too
Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous. We learn this from a young age, thanks to public service announcements, ad campaigns and news stories. Unfortunately, it remains a risk even if drivers take these warnings to heart and avoid driving under the influence....
How serious is whiplash?
One of the most common car accident injuries individuals hear about is whiplash. It is so common because it is a result of the sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck in any sort of collision. Since it is so common, many people tend to underestimate and overlook...
How can you get compensation after a hit-and-run?
It is illegal for a driver to leave the scene of an auto accident. And yet, hit-and-run accidents occur all too frequently. In fact, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that, according to the most recent data, hit-and-run accidents have increased in the last...
Am I getting enough for my car accident settlement?
It is doubtful that the victim of a car accident has any prior knowledge about what they deserve in a fair settlement. It is complicated to recognize the full cost of a car accident, so what can you do to ensure that you are getting fair compensation for your...
Tips for teen drivers
For teenagers, driving is a rite of passage into adulthood. Teens are often extremely eager to get behind the wheel of a car and drive without supervision. Despite all the excitement to drive, do teenagers have the necessary information to drive safely? The number one...
How safe are pedestrians in Atlanta?
Atlanta, like other large U.S. cities, has many commuters. If you walk or bike, you’ve probably had plenty of interactions with motorists on city streets and major roadways. And as Atlanta is known for its dense population and aggressive drivers, that could increase...
Why are cognitive distractions so dangerous?
Texting behind the wheel is the most common example of distracted driving. It is the classic example for a good reason since it is the most common distraction that drivers engage in nowadays. It is also risky because it combines all other kinds of distracted driving,...
Drivers: Beware if driving at night
Since we sprung forward with daylight savings time, Georgians have been enjoying more daylight. Since the sun does not set until later, commuters no longer have to worry about it being dark during rush hour. This is one benefit of the spring and summer seasons....