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...
Many Georgia drivers need reminding of how dangerous it is to speed. The faster they go, the harder it will be to avoid debris on the road or a car that has suddenly turned into their lane. Higher speeds also mean more severe crashes. Over a quarter of all fatal...
Georgia drivers should know that anything that takes away their eyes or their mind from the road, as well as their hands from the steering wheel, is a distraction. A study conducted by Erie Insurance back in 2013 ranked the deadliest distractions for drivers, and the...
Georgia roads have become much more dangerous for pedestrians as the number of pedestrian fatalities has dramatically increased over the past decade. There are new road safety initiatives to try to bring the number of deaths down to zero. However, these safety...
Georgia drivers may want to know the results of a recent fatal crash analysis from iSeeCars.com. Using data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and focusing on model year 2013-2017 vehicles, the automotive research firm compiled a list of 14 vehicles that had...
An insurance company was ruled responsible in a civil case where four people died of carbon monoxide poisoning. The case raised issues of premises liability law that may be applicable in Georgia cases. The people were staying in a cabin that did not have electricity...
Georgia residents may feel drowsy after losing one hour of sleep due to the "spring forward" into daylight saving time, but they will be fortunate if nothing else comes of it. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has found that...
Have you ever boarded an airplane for a flight across country and found yourself nervous that something could go wrong. When the flight experiences a little bit of turbulence you grip the arm rests and close your eyes. Many people get nervous every time they fly, but...