The sensation of heavy eyelids, a drooping head and the struggle to focus on the road ahead are all symptoms many drivers have encountered. It's a situation where fatigue takes hold, impairing the ability to drive safely. This phenomenon is often referred to as drowsy...
Car accidents
How to stay safe on a spring break road trip
Spring break will arrive soon, prompting thousands of young people to hit the road in search of vacation and adventure. However, the roads also have countless hazards that can contribute to lifelong personal injuries, even for cautious drivers. If your teenager or...
Why you should be concerned about trucks
Truck accidents are no surprise to anyone; unfortunately, the number of accidents is increasing. There are several reasons, including driving under the influence, driving distracted, or technical aspects of the truck itself- its size, blind spots, and more. Truck...
Teen driving safety tips
Teens face an uphill battle when it comes to driving. They lack experience, naturally, and this means that they make more mistakes. As a result, they have the highest fatal accident rate in the country. No other age group gets into these deadly crashes quite as often...
A trucker’s mental health can be the cause of your collision
To many, trucking is a glamorous job where you get to travel for days, see scenic views, maybe even visit a famous monument and get paid for your time. Maybe that was once the life of trucking, but the modern reality is a lot grimmer. Truckers are often sitting in the...
What are the risks of an accident in Georgia?
Thousands of licensed drivers head out on the Georgia roads every day, and the vast majority of them reach their intended destinations without issue. Although motor vehicle collisions are one of the top causes of severe personal injuries like amputations and spinal...
Insurance and your trucking accident claim: 3 things insurance companies do to devalue your claim
If you get injured in an accident with a semi-truck, you’re probably going to be seeking compensation from the trucking company. They should carry insurance that will cover people who are injured through the negligence of their own drivers. In some cases, you can also...
Large-truck collisions: 2019 Data Release
Most years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, performs studies and keeps data on the number of crashes in the country. The agency does this to identify areas of concern and to provide data to those who can address those issues. The statistics...
What insurance companies would like to hide about crash claims
If you thought about it for a few seconds, you could probably rattle off the jingle or slogan for at least three major motor vehicle insurance companies. Insurance companies spend millions of dollars annually trying to make themselves seem friendly, helpful and...
Which is worse — distracted driving or drunk driving?
Distracted driving is by no means new, but there has been more emphasis on it since the invention of the smartphone. There are plenty of other distractions -- kids, pets, passengers, music and more. However, phones have clearly become the top distraction in recent...
