There are many ways that your safety could end up at risk out on the roads. One is if the drivers around you don't obey traffic laws. This includes the laws against speeding. Survey results recently released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicate that...
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Different liability types for a product liability claim
When products malfunction and cause harm, they can have a lasting effect on the injured party, both physically and mentally. Thankfully, there are measures in place to hold the responsible party accountable for the defective products. In order to argue a claim...
Are drivers too complacent about using their cellphones?
Imagine you have stopped at a light. In your rearview mirror, you watch as a car bears down on yours from behind. It is traveling too fast. You see that the driver is texting and cringe, wondering if you are about to be the victim of a rear-end collision.Are people so...
Here are four common car-bike accidents cyclists can avoid
If you are a road rider, you understand the value of being prepared for surprise situations that could be dangerous to your health.Here are four common accidents waiting to happen for the unsuspecting cyclist, and ways to avoid them.1. The driver turns rightA motorist...
An overloaded big rig poses an unexpected danger on the road
Sometimes traveling next to a semitruck can make you feel a bit uneasy. Is it your imagination, or is that big rig edging closer to you? Seeing little more than the shape of a massive grill in your rearview mirror can make your heart skip a beat when a huge truck...
Proving negligence in a Georgia slip-and-fall claim
Accidents occur every day, some of which can be avoided. If someone suffers from injuries due to a slip-and-fall accident, he or she may be able to recover damages.In order to build a solid claim, the injured person must be able to show negligence on the part of the...
Did the driver who hit you ignore the three-second rule?
As a responsible driver, you may be aware of the “three-second rule” and how it corresponds to tailgating, but evidently the driver who rear-ended you was not. Georgia is one of a handful of states that have poor records in terms of tailgating, which means that many...
Drivers and pedestrians must obey crosswalk and intersection laws
Pedestrian safety is a priority in the traffic laws of Georgia. When foot travelers and drivers of cars share the road, it is important they follow safety guidelines. However, they must also obey the laws governing both forms of travel in order to avoid collisions and...
Understanding your responsibilities as a pedestrian in traffic
As a pedestrian, you are more susceptible to injury on the road. For this reason, there are traffic laws in place specifically for those who walk instead of drive. Along with keeping drivers accountable, these laws also govern the acts of pedestrians. If you recently...
You can make yourself and your motorcycle more visible
Statistics from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety show that there were 134 motorcycle crash fatalities in the state in 2012. Of these, more than half were riders aged 40 and above. When you are a motorist, looking for motorcycles is not high on your list...
