Whether you walk out of necessity or for pure enjoyment, you should take steps to protect yourself on foot. After all, in 2018, pedestrian fatalities reached a 28-year high in the U.S. That year, more than 6,000 walkers, joggers and runners lost their lives in...
Many Georgia residents who receive minor to moderate injuries in an auto accident do not pursue financial damages for their physical suffering. While most understand they could be eligible for insurance payments, they do not do so due to certain myths associated with...
All motorists who speed in Georgia pose a threat to you and everyone else on the road. Yet, when those speeding are also sitting behind the wheel of large commercial trucks, they become even more of a highway hazard. Safety advocates have long argued that there is a...
Despite Georgia statutes, distracted driving continues to rise. Although media attention focuses on texting anything that takes your attention away from your task constitutes a distraction. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of...
The summer months have long been deadly for teen drivers. However, research shows that they are also dangerous for the rest of Georgia and the nation’s population. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has become such a dangerous time to be out on the road...
Even seemingly minor car accidents can cause serious injuries. In fact, the Association for Safe International Road Travel reports 4.4 million Americans require medical care after motor vehicle crashes every single year. Consequently, it is generally a good idea to go...
The last thing you want to do after a car accident is guess at what everything costs. In a minor collision, you may have cosmetic or body damage to your vehicle — maybe whiplash to take care of in the weeks to come. But when a serious accident permanently threatens...
Whether you drive a car, ride a motorcycle, walk or bike, you need to keep an eye out for hazards on the road and take steps to avoid a traffic accident. Unfortunately, some drivers do not pay attention to traffic safety guidelines and certain vehicles, such as large...
As a driver or a passenger in a car, you may worry about other large and oversized vehicles you share the road with. Road rage in particular can cause accidents and crashes. By being able to notice the signs of this phenomenon in truck drivers, you can try to stay...
Many states have passed laws to minimize the distractions drivers have from mobile phones. Georgia has its own law, which the Office of Highway Safety explains is the Hands-Free Law. The law became effective on July 1, 2018. It outlines specific rules for mobile phone...
