Some people may assume that those who are older may not be able to carry out certain tasks as well, although this is certainly not always true. For example, many seniors drive on a regular basis and are fully capable on handling driving responsibilities well....
Year: 2018
Are pedestrian fatalities decreasing?
In recent years, a great deal of attention has been devoted to traffic safety and reducing the likelihood of various types of traffic accidents, such as large truck wrecks and drunk driving accidents. However, pedestrian accidents are another very concerning aspect of...
Addressing an injury that occurred at work
People are hurt in many ways, from motor vehicle collisions to a slip-and-fall accident in their home. However, some injuries occur as a result of the carelessness or negligent behavior of another person and this is especially problematic in the workplace. Each year,...
Accidents caused by spending too much time behind the wheel
There are different areas of concern when it comes to factors that can cause a collision, from those which are more common (speeding, etc.) to those which are far less common. One potential risk factor that drivers should be mindful of involves spending long amounts...
A jury may not understand why people ride motorcycles
Many people, including some of those who sit on juries during motorcycle accident cases, may not understand riders and what motivates them, especially riders who are older. While it is true that motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injuries than motorists who are...
Unfamiliar roads and the risk of a crash
Driving in a new city or even country can be tough for many reasons. For example, a driver may not be familiar with roads in a particular area, causing them to accidentally drive the wrong way down a one-way road or be unaware of certain spots that are especially...
Aggressive driving, road rage and car wrecks
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,...
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...