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...
Facilitating healing after a TBI using therapy
A traumatic brain injury can bring uncertainty about the future. Depending on the severity of a motorcycle crash, victims could face a lifetime of difficulty. While some victims may never fully recover, certain resources may aid in providing unparalleled support as...
When a motorcycle crash alters the course of your life
If you were struck by a vehicle while riding your motorcycle, you are probably struggling with a number of different hardships. Whether you are having a hard time due to painful injuries, you are battling negative emotions, you cannot work or you are overwhelmed due...
How does trucker fatigue impact driver safety?
Georgia drivers like you often feel dwarfed next to 18-wheelers. The concerns you may feel are not without reason, too. When it comes to crashes between passenger vehicles and trucks, passenger vehicles will always suffer the brunt of damage. For this reason, it is...
Georgia’s large truck accident fatalities
Most people in Georgia have had the experience of feeling dwarfed when a semi-truck pulls up alongside their passenger vehicle. These moments provide clear reminders of just how massive these big rigs really are. The sheer size of tractor-trailers may contribute to an...
Determining the extent of a TBI
When motorcycle accidents occur in Smyrna, one can likely guess who gets the worst of it. Motorcyclists have little protection when involved in an accident, which opens them up to the potential for serious injury. Few injuries are as serious as a traumatic brain...
