Valdosta Georgia Personal Injury Blog
The dangers of taking selfies behind the wheel
There is no doubt that distracted driving puts the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others on the road at risk. Distracted driving car accidents caused more than 3,100 deaths and over 100,000 injuries in one year alone, according to the National Highway...
Proving distracted driving case
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia. These accidents occur when drivers multitask while driving hence taking their eyes off the road. While there are several campaigns against driving while operating a cell phone or...
Contributing factors to big truck accidents
Getting goods from one place to another is the essential function of a truck driver. Semi-trucks are responsible for transporting a high percentage of consumer goods, including groceries, cars and construction components. Fatal accidents involving semi-trucks are not...
A rear end collision, concussion and unexpected consequences
Concussion is an injury that many people associate with football and other contact sports. However, vehicle accidents are a primary cause of head injuries. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, and it can lead to long-term issues. The impact...
Valdosta accident that killed girl results in charges
Any fatal accident is tragic, but those that result in the death of a child are especially heartbreaking. When an accident includes criminal charges, people may tend to assume the driver engaged in an illegal act like drunk driving or road rage. Georgia residents...
How loud music affects driver performance
Campaigns designed to draw attention to distracted driving often target cell phone use. While there is no doubt that texting while driving is dangerous, iDrive Safely draws attention to another lesser talked-about distraction: Music. According to studies, Georgia...
Pedestrian accidents caused by garbage truck drivers
Walking is a great way to get exercise and save money, and for some people, it is simply more convenient than driving. At Sam Dennis Law in Georgia, we know that walking near traffic also brings the risk of an accident, which is very dangerous with large vehicles...
Taking a stand against distracted drivers
When it comes to motor vehicle collisions, a considerable amount of attention is given to those who operate a vehicle while drunk or recklessly endanger lives by driving well over the speed limit. However, many other examples of reckless behavior occur on roadways...
How do you share the road with trucks?
When you drive on the highway in Georgia, you may sometimes feel nervous about driving near tractor-trailers. It is important for you to know how to share the road with these vehicles so you can keep yourself and your family safe. One important aspect of sharing the...
3 reasons construction zones are dangerous
Road construction is a way of life for commuters throughout Georgia. In fact, according to the state’s transportation department, there are dozens of work zones at any given time. Unfortunately, though, construction zones can be dangerous for drivers. Few things can...
