First responders attended to multiple victims of car accidents across Georgia over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across Georgia and the country, law enforcement authorities were reporting record volumes of traffic. More than 55 million Americans are reported to have travelled over the holiday weekend. Unfortunately, as is often the case,…
Follow up care is not just important, but also critical after a senior suffers injuries in a slip and fall accident, and yet, new studies find that far too many seniors receive no such after – fall care, resulting in serious consequences. The new studies find that as many as…
A decades-old law that was meant to manage fuel shortages is coming under the spotlight in states like Georgia, as experts consider ways to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents around the country. The so-called “right- on-red” law allows motorists in Georgia and several other states to make a right…
Calls for the United States to mandate automatic braking systems on all motorcycles in order to prevent accidents are growing louder. This country remains one of the very few developed nations that do not require this technology on all motorcycles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is petitioning the federal…
Young drivers below the age of 21 may be at a high risk of driving while fatigued or drowsy, increasing their risks of being involved in a car accident. Those findings come from a new study by the National Sleep Foundation. The National Sleep Foundation recently released the results of…
There is good news for teen motorists – a category of drivers that is traditionally one of the most at risk groups for car accidents. The Governors Highway Safety Association in a recent report announced that there has been a significant drop in the number of fatal car accidents involving…
Declining vision is a much more serious car accident risk factor for senior drivers than we may believe. According to the results of a new study, it is linked to an 84% higher risk of being involved in car accidents. Seniors may suffer from a number of health challenges as…
Pedestrians are more likely to suffer fatal personal injuries in a car accident when they are involved in an accident with a large vehicle, like a pick up truck or SUV. According to the findings of a new study, however, more than the size of the vehicle, it may be…
Winter is coming, and with it comes the risk of slip and fall accidents that can result in serious personal injuries. Doctors are warning pedestrians, especially the elderly, to be extra cautious while walking during the season. Atlanta sees more than its share of snowy, wet and icy conditions during…
Motorists driving while fatigued or sleepy cause as many as 100,000 car accidents every year. This November, the National Sleep Foundation is marking Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while sleepy. The National Sleep Foundation commemorates the first week of November every year as…