Many injuries only cause temporary changes to your life. A broken leg may cause mobility issues for a few months, for example, but it will heal. Even something like a torn ligament can generally heal in a year or so with proper surgery. But when it comes to brain...
Car accidents
3 dangers to watch for when driving in the fall
Leaves are turning orange and falling from the trees, stores are stocking up on Halloween costumes and Christmas decorations and people are pulling out their jackets, boots and sweaters: These are all signs that fall is finally here. Does it ever feel like people...
Signs of internal injuries after a car crash
Your vital organs are just that – you need them to live. While you might survive damaging or losing certain organs, life will be much simpler if they are all present and working. Hence, if you have a vehicle collision, you need to ensure you have not damaged any. The...
Will insurance fully cover your crash costs?
The costs caused by a car crash start accruing very quickly. The damage to your vehicle may cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair, and you will probably pay a few hundred dollars to tow the vehicle to the shop that you trust to do the work. If you get hurt in...
Bare feet and flip-flops don’t belong behind the wheel
It’s summer, and the heat in Georgia can be sweltering, so it’s easy to understand why someone might want to walk around in flip-flops all day – or even go barefoot. There’s nothing wrong with that, either, unless you happen to be behind the wheel of a car. For...
3 myths about distracted driving that you probably believe
Distracted driving has become a major public safety issue, nearly as serious as drunk driving has long been considered. Much like with drunk driving, the average person understands that distracted driving is dangerous and irresponsible. Georgia has also taken steps to...
What Are The Long-Term Impacts Of An Injury?
The high velocities involved in vehicle collisions can cause injuries with long-term consequences for those hurt. The cost of an injury can extend way beyond the physical toll of surgeries and medical treatment. An injury can cause emotional distress and physical and...
Why do the elderly have high fatal car accident rates?
You may not be surprised to see that teen drivers have a very high fatal accident rate. They also simply have very high crash rates, and much of this has to do with their inexperience or their willingness to engage in risky driving behaviors, such as speeding or not...
Winter driving poses unique challenges
There are numerous potential risks to road users in Georgia all year round. Nonetheless, the colder months present some specific challenges for drivers to overcome. Many of these risks result from a drastic change in weather conditions, with others coming from...
What makes a T-bone collision so dangerous?
If you have been involved in a T-bone collision, which may also be known as a side-impact or broadside crash, then you know that the danger in that collision was very real. In these crashes, there is not much in the way of protection against the other vehicle. A door...