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...
Motor vehicle crashes
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...
What happens if you’re injured while using Uber or Lyft?
The use of ride-hailing apps like Lyft and Uber has surged in popularity in recent years. Users appreciate how they can simply click on an app on their phone to summon a quick, convenient ride -- especially in areas where cab services are scarce. Yet, accidents can be...
Why should joggers run toward traffic?
For joggers, one of the cardinal rules while running on the shoulder of the road is that they should run toward traffic. Cyclists, meanwhile, ride with traffic. Why is it different for runners? The goal, naturally, is safety. It has been determined that running toward...
A drunk driver may not be solely responsible for a crash
When people imagine a serious drunk driving accident, they often assume that the person who caused the accident was clearly impaired and that the alcohol was the only reason for the crash. For instance, they may imagine someone swerving all over the road and...
Eye injuries are a possibility in a crash
There are many kinds of injuries that can happen as a result of a car crash. Among them is a risk of injury to your eyes. Eye injuries can happen when debris hits you during a collision. They can also happen due to the force of the impact or because of broken bones...
Even at a green light, look both ways
Ideally, the green light tells you when the intersection is clear and you have the right of way. As soon as that light switches from red to green, you should be able to drive safely. There is even a delay period where all four lights are red -- for only a second -- to...