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Don’t overlook the danger of tailgaters

When you’re driving down the road and you feel like the car behind you is a bit too close, trust your gut. If it feels like they’re tailgating you, they probably are. You should slow down and allow the other driver to pass in order to keep yourself safe.  Now, not all...

Motor vehicle accident results in serious injuries for both drivers

Some car crashes leave both drivers with very serious injuries. This can make victims feel as though they should not attempt to hold the other driver responsible. Nothing could be further from the truth, though, as police won’t hesitate to file criminal charges if a...

To settle or not? Here’s what to know about this process

You were involved in a significant collision with a truck driver, and you have the lasting injuries that prove it. Though you’ve worked hard in physical therapy and been doing all you can to recover, you know that this is not going to be an easy situation to get...

Car accident takes 1 life, injures 2 people

Any kind of car crash can cause devastation to the people involved. However, when a car accident leaves investigators and the victims’ loved ones with questions about what happened, the tragedy is often amplified. A recent collision here in Georgia has done just that,...

Troopers work to determine cause of fatal motor vehicle accident

A recent fatal car crash here in Georgia has left investigators with more questions than answers. When this happens, law enforcement and other professionals work tirelessly to determine exactly what led up to the incident. Determining the causes may mean criminal...

What to do after a car accident in Georgia

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...

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...

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