As Atlanta temperatures are starting to rise, it is important to consider the effects this can have on driving. You probably know about the effects the heat can have on your car, but have you ever considered the impact the heat has on you when driving? The sun makes it hard to see: Squinting through […]
When it comes to driving, tiredness kills. Large trucks cause more accidents than any other vehicle type. So, it is vital for everyone’s safety, including the truck drivers themselves, that people who drive trucks for a living get adequate sleep and rest. To protect everyone, there are laws in place governing how many hours a […]
People never think they are going to be involved in a car crash, though accidents happen every day for many different reasons. When a fatal accident happens because of someone’s failure to follow traffic laws, the loss can seem all the more tragic and senseless. One recent car accident here in Georgia took the lives […]
What’s in a number? A common adage stresses that “statistics don’t lie.” That might be true, but what they seek to spotlight is also often susceptible of differing interpretations. Take a recent number highlighted by America’s preeminent traffic safety organization, for example. A look at U.S. motor vehicle fatalities during 2019 Safety regulators from the […]
Georgia’s beautiful roadways have always attracted enthusiastic motorists. Whether taking I-75 north out of Atlanta toward Chattahoochee National Forest or cruising down I-95 along the coast, drivers will find miles of road to enjoy. Today, these roads stand much emptier than they did last spring. The temporary lockdown keeps the majority of residents safe inside […]
Car accidents are stressful experiences. The sudden impact can shock drivers into a daze, and any resulting injuries may cause panic. Many Georgia motorists may have trouble remembering what to do after an accident and what information they must collect. Understanding what to do immediately after a wreck is vital to establishing a liability defense […]
Many drivers on Georgia’s roads are not paying attention. More people drive while talking, texting and messaging on their phones. To do those things, people must take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road. That negligence caused accidents, injuries and deaths. It became illegal to: Have an electronic device in your […]
Technology in the automotive industry is supposed to make the world a safer place, but a growing number of cycling deaths may show otherwise. Georgia has one of the highest rates of bicycle fatalities in the country. Coming in at number 43, the state has low grades in safety from The League of American Bicyclists […]
Newly released statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show a disturbing increase in the number of pedestrians killed along American roadways in 2018. The new report says while pedestrian and cyclist deaths rose significantly last year, overall, the total number of traffic fatalities across the U.S. fell by 2.4%. Key takeaways from […]
Every year, thousands of Atlanta residents brave bad weather, high gas prices and crazy drivers to spend time with friends and family. The holidays are a perfect time to relax and have fun, but during these special times, it’s still important to protect your loved ones. Impaired Driving During Holidays Alcohol-related traffic accidents increase by […]