Federal regulations set strict limits on how many hours truck drivers can work per day. The purpose is to give drivers time to sleep and reduce the risk of serious truck accidents due to drowsy driving. While these regulations shape trucking companies' official...
Month: June 2021
Why are pedestrian fatalities on the rise in the U.S.?
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...
Debunking common myths about car accident claims
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...
Commercial truck speed limiter bill gaining traction
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...
