Valdosta Georgia Personal Injury Blog
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...
Distractions Facing Georgia Drivers
Today’s drivers in Georgia and throughout the U.S. face innumerable distractions while behind the wheel. From fiddling with the radio to talking to other people in their vehicles and using their cell phones, these types of behaviors put drivers themselves at risk, as...
The danger of drowsy truckers in Georgia
Despite rest regulations aimed at keeping fatigued truckers off the roads, drowsy driving accidents involving large trucks are all too common on the roads throughout Georgia and elsewhere. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, truck driver...
