A car crash may leave you dazed and confused for a time. In the minutes and perhaps even hours that follow, you may not fully come to terms with the events that transpired. You may find yourself with a vehicle that does not work and not a lot of answers. Once the...
Two-vehicle Georgia collision leaves motorcyclist dead
One of the most dangerous situations that motorcyclists can face is when drivers of automobiles turn left in front of them. A driver in Gwinnett County, Georgia, is now facing charges in the death of a 27-year-old motorcyclist from Powder Springs from an accident that...
How severe can road burn get?
When motorcyclists in Georgia hear the term "road burn", what do you think of? To most people, it may conjure up an image of scabs and scrapes. While some cases of road burn or road rash are mild, others have the potential to become much more severe. VeryWell Health...
Understanding tractor-trailer rollovers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. The average passenger vehicle, by contrast, tips the scale at just over 4,000 pounds. As such, if you have a collision with a tractor-trailer, you may...
How can I make sure cars see me on a motorcycle?
It is no secret that many accidents involving a car and a motorcycle occur because the car driver did not see the motorcyclist. This means that being noticed on Georgia roads can be the difference between getting home in one piece and ending up in a horrific accident....
Black ice is just around the corner
Even though the Smyrna area has beautiful autumns and mild winters, the weather can turn nasty. As you prepare for your end-of-year holidays, you must realize that black ice is just around the corner. If you are not careful, you may have a serious car accident or a...
Are drivers aware of motorcycles?
To drive a motorcycle in Georgia is an exciting endeavor. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous endeavor. Often, a major excuse after a motorcycle accident is that the driver could not see the motorcyclist. Science Daily claims that this may have something to do...
Motorcycle accidents and competitive athletes
For anyone, motorcycle accidents can be physically and financially devastating. Furthermore, the emotional toll can be overwhelming, and many victims become depressed or develop crippling anxiety. However, the consequences of a motorcycle collision can be especially...
Speed often increases the severity of motor vehicle accidents
In late August, a pickup truck drove off an overpass on Akers Road and landed in the middle of I-75. While accident investigators have not yet completed their investigation, excessive speed may have been a factor in the accident. That is, the truck’s driver may have...
Does Georgia have motorcycle helmet laws?
There are many reasons to love riding a motorcycle in the state of Georgia, but the reality of the situation is that it is a dangerous pastime. No matter how many precautions you take before you let the rubber hit the road, it is possible that something unforeseen...
