Car designs of the recent past have focused greatly on improving the safety of front seat occupants. Such safety improvements have led to better restraint systems, seat-belts, and airbags. Advanced seat belt systems and airbags now make it easier for front seat passengers and drivers to escape serious injuries or…
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Your Boating Safety Checklist
Boating season will soon be in full swing in all over Georgia. Being on the water is one the greatest pleasures of life for avid boaters. As with any activity, however, it is important that you follow all safety precautions to avoid any accidents or injuries. The National Safe Boating…
Crash Test Dummies on Ride Fall off: Amusement Park Insists Ride is Safe
Few things feel more like summer than a trip to the amusement park. As schools let out all over the state of Georgia in a few weeks, thousands will flock to Six Flags, White Water or other amusement parks throughout the state, or country, for some summertime fun. And while…
Who is Liable when Children Suffer a Dog Bite?
With the warmer weather here, people will be out in parks and their neighborhoods, and many will be with their dogs. And while it is an almost universal truth that children love dogs, not all interactions between children and dogs involve are fun. Instead, a child may very well suffer…
Georgia DOT Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign
Every year, hundreds of motorists and construction workers in Georgia are injured in accidents in highway work zones. To raise awareness about the important of safety in these zones, the Georgia Department of Transportation recently launched a special awareness and education campaign. The campaign is called Drive Like You Work…
What you Need to Know about Pedestrian Safety Laws in Georgia
The number of pedestrians has been increasing all throughout Georgia as more people choose to walk for health or recreational reasons. The City of Atlanta has especially taken extra efforts to become a more walker friendly town. Therefore, as a pedestrian, you should be aware of the protections and rights…
The Many Parties of a Negligent Security Claim
Claims based on negligent security, which can arise after a person has suffered an assault, rape or other violent incident on another’s property, can be complicated to file. A claim for negligent security is filed when a person has been injured on another person’s premises as the result of inadequate…
Tips for Driving Safely around Large Commercial Trucks
There is never a shortage of tractor trailers or commercial trucks on Georgia roads. This seems especially true during rush hour in metro Atlanta. Trying to maneuver around a large commercial truck or 18-wheeler can be challenging, to say the least. One of the main reasons why driving around a…
Opioid- Linked Car Accidents are On the Rise
The opioid overdose epidemic has been a top-priority for safety advocates as well as federal agencies for several years now. However, a little-known fact that has not garnered as much press is that opioid use has also contributed to an increase in the number of car accidents linked to…
Aggressive Speeding Drivers Cause the Most Serious Accidents
Atlanta recently received the dubious honor of being ranked 4th in the nation for having the most aggressive drivers, according to GasBuddy. Aggressive driving involves hard braking, swerving, but most often speeding. Accidents caused by speeding kill more people than any other accident factor, including drunk driving or distracted driving.…