Boating during the winter months can still be great fun. But it’s still important to remember the need to follow safety protocols at all times especially given the special dangers involved in boating during this time of year. Many families will head out to lakes across the state for their…
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Georgia’s Trucking Accident Statistics Continue to Rise
Thousands of trucks travel on Georgia’s highways and interstates every year, moving freight and working as indispensable components in the state’s trade and commerce system. However, there are also countless accidents every year involving these massive vehicles on Georgia’s roads that result in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries.…
Safe motorcycling tips for the winter.
Not surprisingly, riding a motorcycle during the winter can be difficult as the weather can make visibility and road conditions more difficult and unsafe to be on a motorcycle. However, if you simply cannot take a break from motorcycling during the next few months, take steps to keep yourself as…
Avoiding Slip and Fall Accidents in Winter
There are certain times of the year when the risk of being in a slip and fall accident is higher. It is no surprise that winter, and especially the holiday season, brings with it conditions that increase the likelihood of a fall accident. The coldest weeks of the year bring…
How to Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Room This Holiday Season
The upcoming holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for emergency rooms throughout the country and in Atlanta. Injuries and accidents are more common during this time, and there are a number of reasons people find themselves having to go for treatment at an overcrowded ER…
Dangerous Street Designs Cause Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities
The metro Atlanta area has seen an increase in the number of people who choose to walk for recreation. While this is good news, it also, unfortunately, means that there has been an increase in the number of deaths that occur in accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians. With more…
NTSB: To Reduce Accident Fatalities, Communities Must Tackle Speeding
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, speeding motorists pose a serious problem on our roads. Between 2005 and 2016, speeding-related accidents killed more than 132,500 people. In Georgia, the annual number of deaths caused by speeding drivers in 2008 to 2017 averaged from 1200 to over 1500 each year.…
Seatbelt Use Lagging Among Backseat Occupants
Statistics show that seatbelt usage rates for adults riding in the backseat of a car are much lower than for those in the front seat. Unfortunately, far too many adult passengers believe that buckling up when they are riding in the backseat is not always necessary. According to a recent…
Don’t Miss the Deadlines for your Personal Injury Claim
After someone has been injured in an accident, or due to someone else’s negligence, most people are focused on seeking medical treatment, recovering, and getting their life back on track. One of the last things on their minds it making sure that they file a lawsuit on time. However, filing…
50 Percent of Parents Text While Driving With Children
Georgia recently passed the Hands-Free Law that prohibits all motorists from driving with a handheld electronic device. However, most would be surprised to know that an astonishing number of parents admit to setting poor driving examples for their children by using cell phones and communication devices while driving. According to…