From illegal street racing to using unlawful drugs or drinking too much, many behaviors can increase the chances of a car wreck. Moreover, a driver’s emotional state can also play a role in their ability to drive responsibly. For example, someone who is very angry,...
Month: July 2018
Motorcycle “no collision” negligence claims
The legal team at understands that motorcycle accidents in Georgia happen for many of the same reasons that car and truck accidents occur. However, without the safety features of an enclosed vehicle such as airbags, seat belts and a...
Falls are among the top preventable accidents every year
Injuries happen in myriad ways and circumstances in Georgia, and every person's experience is unique. Statistically, though, people are most likely to suffer a preventable fatal injury in one of three situations. According to the National Safety Council's Injury...
What can you do to prevent drowsy driving?
You have recently been hired as a truck driver in Georgia and are learning about different safety topics to help you drive a big rig with confidence and responsibility. One of the points of concern that your employer has mentioned is driver fatigue. Fortunately, there...
How can your employer prevent OSHA violations in your workplace?
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, incidence of the top 10 OSHA violations were down in Georgia and across the United States in fiscal year 2017 from where they were in 2016. While that is undeniably good news for you as a worker, the bad news is...
The distracted driving law has finally arrived in Georgia
As of Sunday, July 1, 2018, it is no longer legal to handle your cellphone while driving in the state of Georgia. This is a law that has been long in coming, and early police reports indicate that drivers are paying attention. Focused on phones Many people think the...
