When driving on the highway, such as the I-75 corridor, you know how difficult it can be to maintain your safety. Even if you’re obeying the rules of the road and taking extra caution, there will always be drivers who don’t do the same. There is nothing you can do to...
Put yourself first if you’re involved in a serious wreck
No one expects to be involved in a motor vehicle wreck. It’s the last thing you think will happen to you, even though you see these kinds of crashes every day. Living near the I-75 corridor, you know that high-speed, dangerous wrecks are possible, but you didn’t...
What are the main causes of distracted driving?
Distracted driving consistently ranks as one of the top causes of car accidents every year. It is an issue that refers to all activities that take drivers’ focus away from operating their vehicles. This could be as basic as observing a billboard for an extended period...
What motorists should do after a severe car wreck
Car crashes can occur in a split second. One moment, drivers can be cruising along without a care in the world. Next thing they know, they're on the side of the road with a totaled vehicle and in a state of panic. No matter who is at fault, these types of collisions...
Truck wrecks: Man charged with vehicular homicide
Sharing the road with large commercial trucks is something every driver has to manage. These larger vehicles present an increased risk to motorists who get into truck wrecks, since their sheer size can result in more significant injury. One Georgia family is likely...
Motorcycle wrecks: Man fatally struck by SUV
Motorcycles can be a fun way to get around. Those who ride them often talk about how freeing it can be, despite knowing it can also be dangerous. In motorcycle wrecks involving another vehicle, the rider is generally at greater risk of injury, since he or she doesn't...
Did Georgia’s hands-free law affect the rate of car wrecks?
Authorities are always searching for ways to keep citizens safe. One measure that many states across the country have recently enacted relates to cellphone usage in moving vehicles. Georgia passed a law just last year that restricted holding and using mobile phones...
Car wreck claims the lives of 2 children
Any car wreck that results in harm to a person is tragic, but ones that involve children can be particularly upsetting. A young life cut short is one of the worst things that can happen to a family. They may struggle to come to terms with what happened, wondering if...
Don’t underestimate the risk of abuse in nursing homes
Nursing homes are designed to be places where elderly and vulnerable people can feel safe and supported both physically and emotionally. In the majority of cases, nursing homes successfully fulfill their purpose. In this way, they can be invaluable sources of support...
Motorcycle wrecks: Fatal collision still under investigation
Summertime means many people will be out enjoying the warmer weather and longer hours of daylight. Many motorcycle enthusiasts will take to the roads on their motorbikes, making the most of all that summer has to offer. Unfortunately, this also means that there is...