Injuries due to road traffic accidents can drastically change the lives of victims. They can incur a disability, lose their jobs, and deal with physical, emotional, mental and financial suffering. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), human error causes...
Car Wrecks
Crash involving speeding driver proves fatal
While most drivers might be aware of how dangerous it can be to travel at excessive speeds, such negligence continues to play a role in many collisions. The presence of speeding may not only lead to a greater risk of car accidents but such factors can also increase...
3 injured, 1 killed in head-on crash on two-lane road
While there may be some areas in which it is legal to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road, using caution when attempting such maneuvers may be imperative. Drivers who fail to allow adequate space and time to navigate such a maneuver could be at risk of causing a...
Typical driving distractions Georgia residents face
Fixing up your hair in the mirror, reading a flashy billboard or jamming out to your favorite tune are things many drivers engage in. Even though some distractions are uncontrollable, learning about how drivers succumb to them and how they tend to lose focus can help...
Will daylight savings lead to an increase in car accidents?
It is almost that time of year again. Daylight savings is just days away and we will spring our clocks one hour ahead. Aside from the controversy of whether or not we should continue to follow daylight savings, it is important to note that there are some unintended...
Car accidents can lead to spine injuries
Motor vehicle accidents in Georgia can lead to many types of injuries, some more severe than others. Victims of crashes may walk away with bumps and bruises or may suffer from life-long disabilities due to their injuries. Spine injuries are some of the more severe...
Crash involving reckless driver kills 1 in Georgia
Attempting to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous at times, especially when drivers fail to look ahead and spot oncoming vehicles. Those who engage in dangerous passing maneuvers may be at greater risk of causing a head-on crash to occur and...
Helping teenagers develop safe driving habits
While many parents may look forward to the day when their children reach the milestone of obtaining their driver's licenses, this can also be a stressful concept at times. The thought of receiving a call that one’s child has been involved in a car accident can be a...
Holiday traffic can lead to more accidents
It’s a busy time of year for many Georgians, which means that there are often more vehicles on the roadways. This increase in traffic can lead to more accidents, increasing the chances of injuries to those who are traveling. Thanksgiving saw several fatalities from...
Reducing car accident risks with defensive driving strategies
Even the thought of being in a collision can be exceedingly intimidating, as the outcome of such a situation could take a dire toll on one’s well-being. While most drivers in Georgia may wish to take every possible measure to protect against similar concerns, they...