Distracted driving in Georgia is defined as anything that takes away from the driver's normal operation of the vehicle. Distracted driving caused by technology is said to date back to 1953 when Chrysler introduced the HiFi, a portable record player, in automobiles. As...
Year: 2021
Valdosta is home to a dangerous intersection
With many people moving to Georgia, the roads become more crowded, creating dangers for commuters. Not all intersections present the same degree of hazards, but some are far more dangerous than others. Whether driving, walking or biking across an intersection - any...
What are some of the most common causes of car accidents?
Car accidents affect residents of Georgia on a daily basis. Sadly, many of the reasons behind these collisions are avoidable. The following are some of the most prevalent causes of motor vehicle accidents. Speeding Speeding ranks as one of the biggest causes of car...
What are common reasons for distracted driving?
Distracted driving causes many accidents on Georgia roads, some of them fatal. Everyone from commercial truck drivers to motorcycle riders could become momentarily distracted. All it takes is a brief distraction to cause a crash, yet many drivers engage in dangerous...
Motor vehicle accidents and blind spots
When taking to the road in Georgia, people should focus on safety. While there are common ways in which auto accidents happen. such as distractions, motorists who are under the influence, drowsy drivers, speeding and recklessness, it is also important to be cognizant...
Distractions that can cause auto accidents
Distracted driving is an issue that has drawn significant attention from legislatures in Georgia and around the country that have enhanced communications device usage laws over the past decade. The popularity and almost necessary life requirement of having a cellphone...
What are some reasons for distracted driving?
Distracted driving contributes to a great many motor vehicle accidents every year. Georgia motorists may lose their concentration for a moment, which is enough to lead to a collision. Several factors lead to distracted driving, and even safe drivers may find...
Can drivers in Georgia sue if they are partially at fault?
Sometimes, the fault in a vehicle accident is clear, but other times, it can be tricky. Most states have negligence laws to help make determining fault easier and thus assign damages in a personal injury suit. Drivers in Georgia who are found partially at fault may...
Things that you shouldn’t do after a car wreck
There are few occurrences in life that can cause apprehension like an auto accident. They shake everyone up even when they are not seriously injured, and they are watershed moment's in the life of the victims. For many motorists, it is actually the end, as fatalities...
The Risks of Subpar Truck Maintenance
Truck accidents are scary even when no injuries are involved, and at worst, they can be life-threatening. While some of them are due to driver error or issues with road conditions, one of the biggest causes of truck accidents in Georgia is insufficient maintenance...