You see them everyday on the roadways. Large trucks, whether used to transport goods or equipment, are a huge part of intrastate and interstate commerce. While motorists in Georgia are used to sharing the road with these massive vehicles, commercial truck drivers do...
Year: 2016
The danger of distracted driving for teens in Georgia
Most of us remember the trials and tribulations of being a teenager. Whether it was 20 years ago or 50, most adults remember how impetuous and passion-driven we could be as a teenager. Now, most adults have other motivations in their lives beyond hanging out with...
Drunk driving accidents can cause serious injuries
Many Georgia residents have been involved in a so-called "fender bender" before. These types of car accidents are quite common, typically causing no injuries and only minor damage to vehicles that can be fixed quite quickly a local body shop. Unfortunately, there are...
Car accident lawsuit puts distracted driving front and center
Distracted driving is a topic that has been covered extensively, both in the general media and in previous posts here. It is an issue that has become such a concern that most states have enacted laws to police this dangerous activity. In most cases, a person who is...
Semi-truck accidents cause thousands of deaths every year
Most drivers probably attempt to operate their vehicles with a bit more care when they are near a semi-truck on the highways of Georgia. The danger presented by these vehicles should be clear - they are huge, weigh thousands of pounds more than the average passenger...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month promotes sharing the road
The onset of spring in Georgia coincides with the onset of motorcycle riding season. So, perhaps it is no coincidence that the month of May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is promoting the safety awareness...
Can debunking “myths” lead to fewer motorcycle collisions?
Our Georgia readers may have seen a previous post here that discussed the merits of mandatory helmet laws and whether or not they play a significant role in reducing the number of fatalities or severe injuries that motorcyclists suffer when they are involved in...
The various reasons for an elder abuse claim in Georgia
When Georgia residents think of elder abuse, they probably envision a particularly evil individual who beats or otherwise mistreats an elderly resident of a nursing home. While that would certainly fall within the category of elder abuse, there are many other ways...
Do mandatory helmet laws reduce fatalities for motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists throughout the country may not experience any hotter debate than the arguments for and against mandatory helmet laws. As many of our readers most likely know, Georgia is one of the states that have laws making it mandatory for all motorcycle riders and...
Postal worker dies in collision with logging truck in Polk County
Georgia residents see news reports concerning car accidents every day, but it is the accidents that involve semi-trucks that can be some of the most devastatingly dangerous accidents on the roadways. Truck accidents, almost without fail, can leave other drivers and...