There are a lot of myths held about personal injuries. Because of this, many people put off filing personal injury claims, causing injuries to worsen or impair someone's life. It’s easy for people to believe what they hear from another person's account, which may lead...
Motor vehicle crashes
The 100 deadliest days: A serious summer hazard
You will sometimes see people talk about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. Police officers may reference this or driving instructors may talk about it to students, or you may simply see news articles and PSAs about how June, July and August can be so dangerous on the...
Safe driving in extreme weather: Tips you can use
No one likes driving in bad weather but we all find ourselves in it at least once in our lives. Heavy rain, fog and strong winds are only a few types of weather you could catch yourself in – especially in the spring when the weather can change on a dime. You can face...
How significant is drive fatigue in the USA?
Drive fatigue is one of many causes of serious auto accidents in the United States. It’s estimated that around 37% of the working population doesn’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, meaning that many drivers are on the road when they may be too...
Why you should not trust insurance companies after an accident
A car accident can be extremely expensive for accident victims. Even an accident with medical expenses can cost thousands of dollars, but that does not always mean that you will receive fair compensation for your injuries. When insurance companies can influence how...
Does a criminal case help a personal injury claim?
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Georgia. As such, you need to be aware of the risk that drunk drivers could be on the road while you are. While the state does use strategies to minimize drunk driving, that doesn’t mean that you won’t ever have to deal with...
Make sure you consider head injuries after a car crash
Thousands of people are injured in Georgia road traffic collisions each year. Unfortunately, many of these incidents also prove to be fatal. There are numerous injuries that victims of car accidents can sustain, with head injuries being among the most serious. Any...
What happens to your driving skill when you don’t get sleep?
Almost everybody understands that having too much to drink will affect their driving skills. People also realize that they shouldn't read and respond to text messages or emails while driving because of how dangerous distraction can be. However, there is another...
Viral photos of Atlanta-area highway accident shows how not to exit
Every day, millions of drivers use I-285 to get around the Atlanta metro area, making it one of the busiest highways in the country. Most of them complete their drive safely, but car accidents do happen regularly. Some of these crashes are serious and involve major...
Impaired driving isn’t always from alcohol
Allergy season is in full bloom, but many drivers don’t realize how this can affect them. Some will turn to antihistamines to try to combat these allergens. But these medications can lead to them being too impaired to drive. Many over-the-counter (0TC) allergy...