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...
Motor vehicle crashes
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...
The same safety rule works for 3 kinds of trucking crashes
Car crashes come in a variety of forms, and everything from vehicle size to road conditions will affect what kind of crash someone experiences. There are certain kinds of crashes that are unique to or more common with large commercial vehicles. These crashes are often...
Watch out for an increase in drunk driving around the holidays
Most people can't seem to have a party as adults without alcohol. Some people almost pressure their guests and loved ones into overindulging during the festivities by serving up everything from seasonal drinks to boozy desserts during holiday gatherings. As indulgent...
Tractor-trailer crash on I-75 kills three
Automobiles usually do not fare well in collisions with large commercial vehicles. The greater weight and occasional greater speed of semi-trailer trucks are no match for a sedan that may weigh less than half of the semi. A recent accident on I-75 in Atlanta shows how...
How drowsiness affects your ability to drive safely
When you get behind the wheel, regardless of how long you’ll be there, it’s critical that your mind is fresh and clear. Should you take to the road when you’re drowsy, you put yourself and everyone else at risk of an accident and serious injury. Here are just a few of...
How Can Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Claim?
Social media statistics from 2019 show that there are 3.5 billion social media users worldwide or about 45% of the current total population. It has become an easily accessible platform that so many people dedicate hours of their day reviewing, reading, or making...
Are Georgia’s teen drivers as dangerous as adults think?
Late last month, Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order that allowed nearly 20,000 Georgia teens to get their driver’s licenses without having to take a road test. Officials said the relaxation of rules was to simplify lives during the coronavirus pandemic....