Most of the year, Georgia enjoys a relatively mild climate. The trade-off for summertime heat and humidity in many areas is very little winter weather. Of course, when snow or ice does fall in Georgia, municipalities do not have the infrastructure in place to address...
Most people naturally become cautious as they approach an intersection while operating vehicles. They know that the chance of a crash is a serious concern when they must share space with other vehicles traveling in different directions. The average person will slow...
Speeding is one of the most discouraged behaviors on the road. Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that speeding contributed to 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2021. So, why would a driver know the dangers of speeding but...
It is relatively common for people to disagree about who is to blame for a car crash. Drivers often don't want to take personal responsibility for a wreck even if they did something that was unsafe, like driving on the wrong side of the road or speeding. Police...
While the weather can be unpredictable at times, summers in Georgia tend to be hot and dry. This can be beneficial, as families can go out and enjoy downtime together. However, there are also some drawbacks to the consistent heat. Driving in hot temperatures isn’t...
Between public awareness campaigns and popular media, most people are aware of how important seat belts or safety restraints are when traveling in a motor vehicle. Despite having that knowledge, a significant portion of those on the road fail to consistently use seat...
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact or broadside collisions, occur when the front end of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, forming a "T" shape. They can be particularly devastating when the vehicles involved are significantly different in...
People who are involved in a car crash can suffer from a variety of injuries. One of these is a traumatic brain injury. This type of injury can lead to long-lasting effects that can negatively impact every aspect of a person’s life. Cognitive abilities are one of the...
Many people believe that one cannot recover compensation for injuries sustained in a car crash they contributed to. While there is an element of truth in the notion, depending on your jurisdiction, the law in Georgia works differently. You can still recover...
Catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries can have a devastating impact on victims and their families. The costs of these injuries can be massive, both financially and emotionally – and few people really can understand what that...
