The agents that literally drive catastrophic and fatal outcomes on Georgia roadways are many and diverse. Prudent motorists are constantly aware of that. Take that guy hurtling by you at excessive speed, for instance. He’s more than concerning; in fact, he’s an...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can one’s vehicle put them at higher risk in a crash?
It is common for families to hold onto older vehicles they became attached to, so they can pass them down to their children or other family members. This is a common practice all across the country to save money and preserve vehicles that proved to be reliable over...
Car accident prevention can begin with cutting out distractions
Driving can often be your only chance at some alone time before heading into work or before you go home to take care of your family. As such, it often doubles as time for you to groove to your favorite tunes or return a friend’s call. However, thinking twice about...
Assume you’re invisible: Motorcycle safety tips
Riders are drawn to motorcycles for numerous reasons including increased speed, better maneuverability and a sense of freedom. Unfortunately, what motorcycles gain in excitement they lose in safety features. Riders often find themselves suffering serious injuries...
How to stay safe while driving around trucks
Semi-trucks and other commercial trucks weigh several times more than typical passenger vehicles. It is the truck driver’s responsibility to ensure they are staying safe for other drivers around them, but there is no guarantee of their safety measures. Thankfully,...
Speeding: Still a major risk for all road users
Speeding is all too common – and easy to do. Georgia drivers are taught to adhere to the posted speed limit, but there are many factors that can influence road users. They may want to move with the flow of traffic, or they are running late. Some do not even realize...
Rethinking motorcycle safety could save your life
When you take the road as a motorcyclist, you understand that you don’t have walls or windows to shield you in case of a crash. Therefore, you wear a helmet and other protective gear each time you ride. But what if there was a way you could take even more precaution...
How bicyclists can increase their safety in Georgia
When you take your bicycle out for a spin in your neighborhood or on a long trek the chance of getting in an accident might not cross your mind. But being prepared for worst-case scenario can help you preserve your safety. Through data collected in recent years, it’s...
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...
Georgia city passed law to protect “vulnerable road users”
Nowadays, sharing the road is more important than ever. In big cities like Atlanta, vehicles of all sizes, pedestrians and bicyclists navigate the roads. Everyone has the responsibility to follow traffic laws and the rules of the road, but, unfortunately, the chances...