Car accidents are stressful situations. The sudden shock of impact can disorient even veteran drivers. However, Georgia expects its drivers to safely and responsibly manage these situations in compliance with the law. Nearly every Georgian will experience a car...
Car accidents
See a drunk driver? Make a report!
You see the car just ahead of you weaving over the yellow line, driving too slowly and stopping erratically. You suspect that the driver is drunk.What do you do now? Thousands of people are faced with this question every year -- and the majority aren't sure how to...
Distracted driving leads to fatality in Georgia
Distracted driving is dangerous. No matter how many times it gets said, somebody still takes chances they shouldn't -- and other people can pay the price.Police say that a 20-year-old Douglasville native caused a fatal accident while distracted by his cellphone. The...
NSC’s 2019 traffic death estimates provide good and bad news
Drivers in Georgia should know that there is some good news and bad news regarding the number of traffic fatalities in 2019. Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council say that 38,800 people in the U.S. died in traffic accidents that year. This represents...
Studies find semi-autonomous cars may have distracted drivers
Some people in Georgia may have heard that autonomous vehicles will make roads much safer. While this may be true, there is some evidence that semi-autonomous vehicles might be making roads less safe. Drivers in semi-autonomous vehicles tend to relax and allow...
Worst 10 cities for car accidents ranked in recent report
In 2019, there were 953,630 car crashes in Georgia and across the U.S. This marks a 6.8% increase from 2018, which saw 892,615 crashes. The transportation nonprofit Go Safe Labs has come out with a list of the 10 cities that saw the most crashes in 2019 as well as a...
Support wanes as red light cameras prove a double-edged sword
Red light running is behind many auto, bicyclist and pedestrian accidents in Georgia, some of which are fatal. In a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, 92.9% of drivers said they know that running a red light is wrong, yet 42.7% admitted to doing it at least...
IIDs can be a source of distraction for many drivers
Ignition interlock devices provide an effective way to curb drunk driving. They are so effective that Georgia and 33 other states have a law requiring DUI offenders to install an IID in their vehicle. This device is nothing more than an in-car Breathalyzer, and it...
AASM provides tips to prevent drowsy driving
Georgia residents should know that drowsy driving is a fast-growing public health concern. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine conducted a Sleep Prioritization Survey asking 2,003 U.S. adults whether they have had trouble keeping their eyes open while driving....
Negligence: how it works in car accidents
Car accident victims in Georgia may be eligible for compensation under personal injury law, but they must prove that negligence on the other side caused their injuries, property damage or other losses. Negligence is anything that goes against the reasonable care that...
