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...
Motor vehicle crashes
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...
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...