Everyone knows that you should not drink and drive, but what about driving when you're tired in Georgia? That is a big mistake too. Here's what you need to know about driving while you're tired, which includes the risks and how to avoid it. It leads to mental...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Technological solutions to prevent distracted driving
Motor vehicle accidents pose a serious risk on Georgia streets, and many of these crashes are caused by distracted driving. With the rise of smartphones and other mobile technologies along with an "always-on" work culture, it can be far too easy for drivers to shift...
How can you prevent head-on collisions?
Head-on collisions are the deadliest type of car crash. They involve one car smashing directly into the front of the other, and they are usually the least survivable of all car crashes, particularly if they involve impact at a high rate of speed. Depending on the...
Ways you can avoid a head-on collision
Head-on collisions often occur in Georgia after a driver crosses into the lane of another driver that’s coming from the opposite direction. This often happens when a driver is speeding, becomes distracted, falls asleep or has too much to drink. Fortunately, if a...
I was partially at fault in an accident; what happens now?
When you are involved in an accident in Georgia, one of the first questions asked is “who was at fault?” The reason for that question after an MVA is because Georgia is a comparative fault state. This means there are restrictions on what you can collect for your...
Comparative negligence in Georgia
Civil juries in Georgia and around the country award damages when plaintiffs are able to establish that they were harmed because the defendant failed to meet a duty of care, but what about situations where the plaintiff also acted negligently? The contributory...
Tips to keep motorcycle riders safe while on the roadway
While motorcycles only make up a total of 3% of all the registered vehicles throughout the country, they have accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2017. This suggests a need for drivers and motorcyclists throughout Georgia to do more to prevent future...
Drowsy driving is equally as dangerous as drunk driving
Many people in Georgia drive when they're tired without considering how drowsiness affects their driving. Unfortunately, driving when you don't get enough sleep can impair your judgment and response times. Studies even show that those who get less than five hours of...