Motor vehicle accidents happen many times a day on Georgia roads. Traffic planners and roadway specialists pour over information from each accident to determine trends and reduce accidents. A look at recent statistics provides some insight on what is driving accidents...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How to identify the signs of road rage
Anger can cause people to lose their focus, control and judgment, which is why a driver with road rage could directly endanger your life. The Insurance Information Institute reports that, over the course of five years, 56% of deadly car crashes involved aggressive...
What should I not do following an auto accident?
In the aftermath of an auto accident, it is important to keep a cool head. The experience will likely cause you a lot of fear and anxiety. There are important steps you should take, like interviewing witnesses and getting license plate information from the other...
Tips for gathering documentation after a car accident
When you drive somewhere, you put yourself at risk of getting into an injurious accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 3 million people in the U.S. sustain nonfatal injures in a car accident every year. If you get injured...
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
In many situations, drivers of smaller vehicles are especially at risk for injuries after an accident involving a truck. From focusing on distractions to improperly passing another vehicle, commercial truck drivers can be the cause of many crashes. Speeding According...
How can I receive a copy of the police report after a car accident?
In many car accidents, police are called to the scene. This results in a police report being made, which details what occurred and who was involved, along with many other pieces of pertinent information. If you choose to pursue a legal claim against the other driver...
Georgia Law Limiting Crash Liability Sparks Outrage
In our last post, we discussed the prevalence of distracted driving in Georgia despite a two-year-old ban on the use of handheld cellphones behind the wheel. Distracted driving remains a common and consequential problem nationwide. According to the National Highway...
Distracted Driving Still Common In Georgia Despite Laws
It has been just over two years since Georgia enacted a ban on the use of handheld cellphones while driving. It is now among about 25 states to have adopted hands-free laws. Legislation like this is very necessary, as studies show that using a cellphone while driving...
Inexperienced drivers and bicycle accidents
From bad weather to chaotic traffic, bicycle crashes happen for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes, drivers may be very aggressive behind the wheel, driving too close to bicyclists and eventually colliding with one. In other instances, a driver may collide with a...
Georgia couple killed on trip to college football season opener
Every time a driver in Georgia takes to the road, there are inherent risks that are involved. That is why things like motor vehicle insurance are required for a driver to legally operate a vehicle on the road. There are safety tips and tricks that can protect...
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