Cities that choose to shut down their red light camera programs may see a spike in the number of people killed in traffic fatalities caused by red light violations. According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, red light camera programs in several large American cities were…
Daylight savings has been in effect for about 6 weeks in Georgia, which is enough time for most people to make the adjustment to longer days. However, did you know that your car accident risks increase as soon as Daylight Savings Time comes into effect? When your days become longer,…
Earlier this month, Georgia officials joined hands with the Federal Highway Administration, OSHA, and various other local organizations to mark National Work Zone Awareness Week. Using the slogan Work Zone Safety Is In Your Hands, this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week aimed at educating construction workers about staying safe…
You may have noticed an increase in your family’s auto insurance premium rates recently. Average insurance payouts around the country are increasing, and distracted driving accidents are partly to blame. The increasing numbers of people dying in distracted driving-related accidents are causing auto insurers to raise premiums. The role of…
A large body of evidence supports the fact that your accident risks increase when you are driving in a fatigued condition. But just how sleepy do you have to be to be involved in an accident? According to a new study, your accident risk doubles if you have lost just…
In the future, drones carrying blood products and medical supplies could prove to be an integral part of emergency and critical care after an accident. The first few hours after any car or truck wreck are critical for a victim. In fact, in severe accidents, the first hour after the…
Road safety is always a concern when you suffer from a chronic medical condition. Results have been released from a recent study focused on obtaining a better understanding of the accident risks facing patients with epilepsy. According to statistics, between 2.5 to 3 million people in the United States currently…
There are a number of parties that can be held accountable in any drunk driving accident. But did you know that there are some parties that may not seem directly involved in the accident, but can still be held liable in a civil claim? One of the most obvious parties…
Improved safety measures associated with catheters are reducing the risk of contamination of central venous lines and fatal blood stream infections in hospitals. According to a new study, when hospitals improve catheter safety, there is a significant reduction in the number of potentially fatal bloodstream infections, as well as a…
The horrifying fatal school bus accident in Chattanooga in November that killed five children has highlighted the frailties in the system that make it difficult to track accidents and take steps to effectively prevent similar deadly crashes. In November, a bus left Woodmore Elementary School with approximately 37 students on…