If you've gotten into a car accident in Georgia, it may have been caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts the driver's attention from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger and pedestrian safety....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving and the increase of traffic deaths
Traffic deaths have been increasing in Georgia for the past few years. In 2021, the trend continued with a big jump in motor vehicle accident fatalities. There are several reasons for the increase, but one of the biggest is the rise in distracted driving. What is...
Symptoms of a pelvic fracture after high-impact accidents
Pelvic fractures are a possible injury from high-impact accidents. You could seek compensation for your injury and your pain and suffering in Georgia if someone's negligence caused your pelvic fracture. Symptoms to watch for If you have pain in the hip, lower back or...
Injuries caused by certain types of car accidents
Rear-end collisions make up about 50% of all two-vehicle accidents in Georgia and across the United States. In 2019, rear-end collisions were part of 2,346 fatal crashes, which was about 7% of all fatal accidents. Other types of accidents can cause many injuries,...
What happens in car accidents due to reckless driving?
Most Georgia drivers have seen examples of reckless driving in the form of a car that weaves in and out of traffic at high speeds or a distracted driver. Often times, this kind of driving leads to devastating car accidents. What are some examples of reckless driving?...
Fatigued truck drivers bring danger to the road
Truck drivers may persevere through challenging conditions to bring goods to delivery points. Terrible weather and dangerous drivers make things difficult, but the harshest challenge might come from fatigue. Long journeys, ones that last well into the night, could...
Distracted driving continues to be a problem in Georgia
Distracted driving continues to be a huge problem throughout the country. Despite campaigns and public announcements, people continue to engage in activities that take their attention away from driving. Here are some reasons why this is the case and what you can do to...
Driving safely over Christmas
The holiday season has long been a time for increased traffic in Georgia and across the nation. Almost everyone makes some sort of holiday plan even if it only means driving short distances, many times just around town doing shopping and attending events. Many are in...
The aftermath of road rage in Georgia
Road rage is a common phenomenon in Georgia. It's easy to get angry or aggressive when another driver does something that greatly disadvantages you, but you should learn to control yourself as the aftermath of road rage, in any event, is detrimental. Read on to learn...
Dealing with a TBI after a car accident
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect many people in Georgia following car crashes and other high-impact accidents. When your head is shaken or struck with a lot of force, your brain can be bruised after it hits the inside of your skull. A TBI can be minor or...