Year by year, truck driving is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous jobs in Georgia. While some jobs have become safer over the years, new research suggests that truck driving is actually becoming more dangerous. The number of fatal trucking accidents...
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Be on the lookout for these 4 types of injuries after a car accident
Sometimes injuries are obvious; sometimes they're not. If you are involved in a car accident, be sure to ask yourself if you've suffered any of the types of injuries discussed below, and get medical treatment as soon as you think you've been injured in any way. Then,...
Why you should not say sorry after a car accident
Experiencing any sort of motor vehicle accident is a scary occurrence. As your first instinct, you might apologize to the other people involved because you are trying to be kind and polite. In fact, you might genuinely feel sorry for any injury or property damage....
How does uninsured motorist insurance coverage work in Georgia?
Uninsured motorist coverage can be added to your car insurance policy. The additional cost is relatively small, and you pay it with your premium. Uninsured motorist coverage (often called "UM coverage") allows you to recover compensation for bodily injury after an...
Keep an eye on these delayed injuries after a car accident
If you were injured in an accident, you may not immediately notice your injuries. In fact, this is fairly common. Symptoms such as neck, back and joint pain often don't fully present themselves until after the accident. Ideally, if you were injured in a crash, you...
What kinds of damages are available in a personal injury case?
If you suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, you could be owed significant compensation for your medical bills and other costs. To determine the amount of compensation — otherwise known as "damages" — it's important to assess the full extent of your...
Should I accept the insurance company’s initial settlement offer?
If you think you may be injured after being in a motor vehicle accident, NEVER NEVER accept a settlement offer directly from the at-fault driver’s insurance company before talking to an Injury Attorney. Even if you only VERBALLY agree to the offer, and have not cashed...
Distraction a problem for drivers in ‘self-driving’ vehicles
Unfortunately, sometimes self-driving vehicles cause more harm than good. The reason is simple: People in self-driving cars start to become complacent, and this complacency leads to inattention behind the wheel. People feel they can relax and let the vehicle do the...
Benefits of red light cameras not preventing loss of public trust
Running a red light is a traffic violation and a factor in hundreds of car crashes every year in Georgia and across the U.S. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported more than 800 fatalities in 2016 that arose from red light-running crashes. To prevent such...
Drivers more prone to distraction when using hands-free phones
Georgia allows for hands-free phone use while on the road, but a recent study shows that even this can pose a danger. Lytx, a provider of video telematics and fleet management software, went over 100,000 of the risky driving events that its fleets engaged in. These...