Georgia is a hub for the trucking industry, which means they often line the highways, roaring across Gwinnett County every day and sharing the road with passenger vehicles. Colliding with a truck, even when not at highway speeds, can have devastating results. Not only...
Fiery freeway collision in Bulloch County kills young family
It may be easy for people in Georgia to feel intimidated by the large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers they encounter on the state's roads and highways. Some solace like comes, however, from the assumption that those driving them are highly skilled and trained in the...
Should you worry about a cerebral contusion?
A traumatic brain injury is an injury to the brain due to a blow to the head, a skull puncture or brain movement inside the skull. While many events may contribute to a TBI, car accidents are a leading cause of the injury. Like a concussion or penetrating injury, a...
Why is nighttime driving dangerous?
Getting behind the wheel of a car at night is a necessity for many people in Georgia and throughout the country. Whether you are coming home from a late night at work or headed out for an evening with friends, nighttime driving is hazardous and has dangers that...
What are the duties of a driver who causes injury?
If another driver collides with your vehicle and inflicts injury on you, the other driver has certain obligations under Georgia law. The person cannot just drive away and leave the accident scene. In the event a driver commits a hit and run that injures you, the...
Why should you give commercial vehicles more road space?
Driving near big trucks on the road can cause you to feel uneasy because of their size. Because they are so large, you should allow commercial vehicles ample space to maneuver safely. Understanding the importance of giving large trucks enough space on the road can...
People may incur whiplash in a car accident
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, people may think they do not have injuries. If people experience neck pain in the days following the accident, though, they may have an injury called whiplash. Whiplash is one kind of injury that people may sustain during...
Atlanta rollover kills one, injures another
The issue of exactly what responsibility a driver has to the passengers in their vehicle is often a complicated one. Most in Georgia may agree that a driver is responsible for ensuring that any children or minors they transport remain safe. Yet many may argue the...
Interesting statistics on Georgia motor vehicle accidents
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...
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...
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