Georgia residents may be surprised to learn just how common car fires are. According to data from the National Transportation Safety Board, fire departments around the country are dispatched to extinguish more than 200,000 burning vehicles each year. Cars can catch...
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Preparation Is Critical To Your Case
Avoiding injury from motor vehicle accidents
Everyone on the roadway in Georgia and across the country has some risk of becoming involved in an automobile accident. Safe drivers can prevent accidents caused by their actions but cannot always avoid the actions of others. There are things people can do to lower...
Understanding the various types of distracted driving
Driving while distracted may significantly increase your risk of getting into an accident while traveling on a Georgia road or highway. This is because it reduces your ability to process information or react to changes in traffic conditions in a timely manner. There...
What are the statistics for accidents caused by drunk drivers?
There are many types of car accidents that impact Georgia residents. Those caused by drunk drivers are among the deadliest. How many people die in drunk driving-related car accidents? Car accidents caused by drunk driving often result in deaths. On average, more than...
How reckless driving endangers everyone
Research has shown that reckless driving can significantly increase the risk of causing a motor vehicle wreck. If you are hurt in a crash caused by a reckless driver while traveling on a Georgia highway, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and other...
GA’s hands-free law may play a role in reduced traffic fatalities
As of July 2018, Georgia joined many other states by enacting a hands-free law that prohibits drivers from handling phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. In addition to facing increasingly steep fines for multiple offenses, those violating the...
What’s a road gator?
Tire debris can cause significant accidents at any time of the year. However, it tends to be most dangerous during the summer months when there is a greater number of vehicles traveling on Georgia highways. It may be possible to reduce your chances of being involved...
What to do after a car accident
When car accidents happen, everything moves fast. In the moment, it can be difficult to think clearly or to know what you should do. For this reason, learning about how to respond to this situation can help you prepare for an emergency. According to the National...
How trucking regulations can affect dangerous driving
Low visibility, poor road conditions and long hours behind the wheel can lead to a devastating crash between a semi-truck and passenger vehicles. Although professional drivers must adhere to industry regulations during their shift, unique circumstances can make...
Where do most truck accidents happen?
Driving near a semi-truck can make Georgia drivers feel uneasy. This is only natural, considering their size and heft. The stories of jackknife and rollover crashes can also cause anxiety as drivers pass a truck on the highway. The risk of a truck accident is very...