Failing to use turn signals is a risk factor for a serious crash
Turn signals, also called blinkers, are one of the most important communication devices on your vehicle. After all, the primary purpose of these lights is to alert other drivers to your intentions. People in front of and behind you, or even across from you at an intersection, will know how to predict what you will… Continue reading Failing to use turn signals is a risk factor for a serious crash
Read MoreWhy are drivers addicted to their phones?
Using a phone and driving puts everyone at risk. The driver. Passengers. Pedestrians. Other drivers on the same road. That type of distraction causes accidents every day. People know this. Many of the very same people who cause the accidents know — and knew, before the crash — that it’s a risk. But they take… Continue reading Why are drivers addicted to their phones?
Read MoreSerious injuries and death: The realities of distracted driving
Motorists must follow all laws when they drive. They can’t be distracted while they are behind the wheel. Despite this given, many people do drive without paying their full attention to this duty. These individuals put themselves everyone around them in danger. The problem of distracted driving isn’t new, but it is very serious. On… Continue reading Serious injuries and death: The realities of distracted driving
Read MoreRiding tips for Georgia motorcyclists
Dalton motorcycle owners love to ride their big two-wheelers, especially during the warmer months. While it’s undeniable that riding a motorcycle has inherent risks that driving a car does not, there’s no substitute for the feeling of freedom a motorcycle provides. While the risks are real, it should be noted that according to last year’s… Continue reading Riding tips for Georgia motorcyclists
Read MoreLarge commercial trucks may increase your crash risk
Most people find driving in close proximity to commercial trucks a little frightening. This massive vehicles have huge blind spots. They are more susceptible to wind shear due to the large surface area of the tractor trailer. Their heavy weight means that they take longer to stop and speed up. They also often make wide… Continue reading Large commercial trucks may increase your crash risk
Read MoreA truck accident lawsuit may involve many different parties
In a typical car accident between two consumer drivers, parties exchange insurance information, build claims, and file them with their respective insurers or with the insurers of the other party. In most cases, the only potential defendants are the drivers and the claims hang on evidence that one or both drivers caused the accident. In… Continue reading A truck accident lawsuit may involve many different parties
Read MoreWho’s at fault in an interstate pedestrian accident?
Pedestrians and interstates are never a good combination. The vehicles – traveling at speeds in excess of 70 mph – cannot react quickly enough to avoid a pedestrian. The drivers – zoning out to music or having conversations with their passengers – aren’t thinking to look out for people on foot. Even worse, the pedestrians… Continue reading Who’s at fault in an interstate pedestrian accident?
Read MoreNot all car accident injuries are visible
Imagine driving through Dalton on your daily commute. Unfortunately, a van t-boned your car as you were driving through an intersection. After the accident, you did a quick self-check and did not notice any broken bones or cuts. While you may not have noticed any injuries, not all of them are easy to detect or… Continue reading Not all car accident injuries are visible
Read MoreFour things to avoid while on a motorcycle
Riding on a motorcycle on an open road without another vehicle in sight is dangerous enough. However, when you start to factor in bad weather, poorly maintained roads, and the occasional random bit of wildlife that decides to run into the middle of the road, things become even more dangerous. Then there is the number… Continue reading Four things to avoid while on a motorcycle
Read MoreIt’s good to know why truck accidents happen
If you spend any amount of time traveling on the I-75 corridor, you know that you will always be in close proximity to commercial trucks. While some truck drivers are serious about the safety of everyone on the road, others don’t take this type of caution. As the driver of a passenger vehicle, it’s good… Continue reading It’s good to know why truck accidents happen
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