Car Accidents

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...

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...

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...

Whiplash injuries are all too common after an auto accident. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), neck strains and sprains are the most common injuries reported each year. Even seemingly minor collisions can take a serious toll on your neck...

Road construction may cause you delays or confusion, but in some instances, navigating through construction zones may prove downright dangerous. Road deaths that occur in work zones are on the rise across the nation, raising important questions about how to better...

Residents on Georgia's freeways deserve to feel safe. While public health officials seek to lower the rate of car crash fatalities, the U.S. is still one of the leaders in car wreck deaths. U.S. News explains that car crash death rates tend to drop when common-sense...

Georgia has a graduated driver's license program established by the state's Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act. Teens can begin the process at 15 and receive three years of intense instruction and slowly increased responsibilities.  If you have a high...

The Hands-Free Georgia Act passed into law in the State of Georgia in 2018. The law's main provision prohibits motorist from using hand-held devices while driving.  Is there any evidence that the law has reduced traffic accidents and deaths in the state?  Traffic...

Young drivers are often more susceptible to accidents on the road. A lack of driving experience can contribute to disastrous results. Additionally, the temptations of distracted driving can lead young drivers to fatally take their attention away from the road. Sadly,...

Whether coming home from a long day of work or heading out to meet friends for dinner, people fill the roadways even after the sun has set in Georgia. Although they may be familiar with navigating the roadways at night, people may not understand the increased dangers...