Daylight Savings Time (DST) used to give the farmers the daylight they needed to tend to their crops and animals properly. Nowadays, it can cause more damage than the good it provides. The change from DST twice a year seems to have an impact on drivers as well....
Car crashes on Highway 91 lead to lawsuits for Department of Transportation
Car crashes happen for many reasons, some of which could be mitigated with the right help. Take, for example, this case in Georgia. A woman who lost her granddaughter and grandchildren says that there is one road with a design flaw that led to their deaths after it...
How insurance companies try to minimize injury claims
Dealing with an injury after a car wreck is frustrating. You not only are in pain and maybe missing work, but you have medical bills stacking up. Your waiting for the other driver’s insurance company or your own to pay on your injury claim. What you may not realize is...
Don’t neglect your emotional health after a car wreck
If you’ve been involved in a serious car wreck, you’re probably too focused on your physical injuries to contemplate any psychological ones. However, you may have them -– and if you don’t recognize and deal with them, they can continue to impact your life even after...
What happens if you’re hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Georgia?
Car crashes can leave people with severe injuries that might prove fatal if they don't get timely care. Guilt about causing a crash or knowing that an arrest is likely because of chemical impairment or a suspended license can make some people reticent about accepting...
How do distractions make driving dangerous?
Some people automatically assume that distracted drivers are on a cellphone. While it is true that this is the cause of many distracted driving crashes, there are many other causes. It’s imperative that anyone who is driving understands that they must devote their...
Car Safety Features Not All That Safe, Study Says
Automobile technology is improving at a rapid pace. And car manufacturers focus heavily on advertising the newest safety features available. Until or unless fully automated vehicles become a reality, many of these safety features are focused on correcting for human...
Can I be charged with a DUI for taking prescription drugs?
When you think of a DUI, the first thing that comes to mind is someone who is driving drunk. However, you could face DUI charges for driving while taking a prescription medication. This is true even if you have a legal prescription and are taking the medication as...
Things not to do while driving (and we’re not just talking cellphones)
We all know texting while driving is a big no-no, but what are some other non-electronic things drivers should refrain from while out and about on the roads? Put the make-up down Ladies—and some gentleman—do not put on makeup while you drive. Driving down the...
Teens: Dangerous drivers facing real risks
Whenever a new driver is on the roads, it’s important for them to be cautious. They are still learning the rules and how to drive safely, so it’s vital that they go slower and always use good driving techniques. Simple mistakes can lead to devastating consequences....
