Massive big rig trucks travel at high speeds while carrying an enormous amount of weight. A truck driver could follow the posted speed limit rules in Georgia and still present a danger on the road. Tractor-trailers require significant braking distance to come to a complete stop. That’s why drivers must adhere to good safety practices. […]
A career as a truck driving could be a rewarding one. Even in uncertain economic times, cargo has to travel to its destination. Georgia roads might sometimes feel overcrowded with trucks on their way to pickups and drop-offs. Not every trip runs smoothly, as accidents happen. Sometimes, truck collisions result in multi-car pile-ups and fatalities. […]
With Memorial Day behind us, we are in the unofficial first weeks of summer. Summer means many things, like a break from school and a chance for family vacations. But one thing the summer season represents is not at all positive. Traffic safety experts call the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 […]
Nursing home conditions in the United States have worsened significantly as the aging population has continued to increase. As a Georgia resident, here are some important things you should know about nursing home negligence. The issue of understaffing in nursing homes It is possible and, in some cases, profitable for nursing home negligence to continue […]
Georgia nursing homes are experiencing a wave of understaffing. This has led to a decrease in overall patient health and more claim problems with medical malpractice. By understanding the effects of understaffing on individual patient care, more family members can help to identify when understaffing is present and alert authorities. What are common physical symptoms […]
Georgia residents who decide to drive their vehicles when they’re extremely tired are putting themselves and others on the road at risk. In fact, it’s been determined that drowsy drivers are three times likelier to get involved in a motor vehicle accident than a well-rested driver. It may be scary to contemplate, but drowsy driving […]
The size of trucks means they can pose a great danger to people in smaller vehicles in an accident. One type of severe or fatal accident that can happen in Georgia is an underride accident in which a car goes under a tractor-trailer. Whether side guards can stop these types of accidents is a point […]
Georgia roadways claim the lives of over 1,500 people per year. This puts it on the list of being one of the most dangerous states to drive in throughout the country. By understanding the most common causes of these fatal accidents, drivers can help to mitigate the risk of being involved in a deadly accident. […]
Without warning, a large truck smashed into your car from behind. You had been stopped in traffic, waiting along with other vehicles due to roadway construction. The force pushes your car into the vehicle ahead of yours, leading to a chain-reaction crash. However, your car received and you received the brunt of the damage and […]
When an accident occurs in Georgia, it can be difficult to determine who was at fault for the event. Car insurance companies often investigate who was responsible for the collision to determine which insurance company must pay for the damages. The investigation process The process includes investigating which driver was negligent or acted carelessly. If […]