Some motorists believe that the absence of pain or blood means they do not have injuries after crashing their vehicles. While that might seem valid for most, not all motor vehicle accident victims walk away from their ordeals unscathed. It is not uncommon for some car...
Car Accidents
Georgia work zone crash deaths doubled between 2014 and 2017
Encountering road construction on your Georgia commute or in your leisure time may lead to frustrating delays, but it may also increase your chance of involvement in a potentially deadly car wreck. The number of individuals dying in Georgia’s work zones has increased...
Dangerous Georgia intersection may see changes following accident
When developers plan and build roads and intersections, experts rely on data to implement safety measures such as speed limits and road signs. There are times where municipalities must adjust safety measures, however, because they are not working or due to changes in...
What do you know about proving fault in a car accident?
You were in a recent car accident while driving Georgia's roads, and you want to recover physically and financially. Do you know how to prove you were not at fault for the collision? News 9 provides tips for establishing responsibility in a motor vehicle accident....
Should you replace your child’s car seat after a collision?
Your children’s safety is your top priority every time you leave home to take a trip in your car. To protect your kids from injury during an unexpected collision, always take a few moments to buckle them into an age-, height- and weight-appropriate car seat or booster...
Red-light running causes tens of thousands of injuries annually
You may not give much thought to navigating Georgia’s signaled intersections until you find yourself involved in a crash there. Increasingly, motorists across Georgia and the rest of the United States are blowing through red lights, and the consequences are often...
Keeping children safe during a motor vehicle accident
In the U.S., vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death for children under the age of 13. The Safe Kids Georgia program reports that, each day, over 2,600 children under 13 experience an auto-related injury. Because of their relatively small...
Does car insurance cover hitting an animal?
If you hit a wild or domestic animal, your first instinct may be to grieve the animal and consider all the ways you could have avoided the collision. Depending on the size of the animal, though, you may have to switch gears and start thinking practically about how you...
Atlanta police to stop responding to minor auto accidents
We always advise people to call 911 after a car accident in the Valdosta area. A police report may be required when filing an insurance claim, and can be especially helpful if the other driver disputes the facts of what happened. But up in Atlanta, the police have...
Putting aside road rage can prevent accident
When you come across traffic or slow or inexperienced drivers, driving can become a frustrating. You might feel the need to speed up, make sudden lane changes and pass drivers. However, it’s important to note aggressive maneuvers can cause serious injuries. Aggressive...