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Missing Accident Data Impedes Ability to Prevent School bus Accidents

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…

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More Americans Stay Safe Behind the Wheel with Seatbelt Use Reaching Historic High

The seatbelt still continues to be the most effective life-saving device in modern automobiles, and new research indicates that Americans are now using it at record highs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently reported that American motorists are buckling up at greater rates than ever before. The Agency reported…

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Avoid Dangerous Toys This Holiday Season

Buying toys and gifts for loved ones this season?  Here are some tips to keep in mind, especially if shopping for young children. Many popular toys come with severe injury risks, specifically the risk of eye injuries.  Injuries involving toys are far too common to ignore. The Consumer Product Safety…

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Common Distracted Driving Myths

It comes as no surprise that many serious motor vehicle accidents are the result of distracted driving.  Yet there continues to be many misconceptions about what pulls drivers’ attention from the roadway.  The National Safety Council says there are several myths about distracted driving that motorists need to be aware…

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Lane-Drift Accidents Often Linked to Drowsiness, Drug Abuse

Many accidents that are caused when a vehicle veers out of its lane and hits another car are believed to be the result of motorists being sleep deprived, driving under the influence alcohol or drugs, or suffering a serious medical condition. A new study confirms this. According to a new…

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia

Georgia’s laws clearly define eligibility criteria for a wrongful death claim. The laws also define the statute of limitations for filing a claim and allow for several different types of damages to be recovered. Under Georgia law, the spouse of the deceased has the first claim to damages. If the…

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Pokémon Go a Serious Distraction for Motorists

Motorists trying to catch critters are at a serious risk of injuring themselves and others in accidents. According to an analysis of Twitter posts related to Pokémon Go, far too many people are playing the game as they are driving or walking. In fact, according to statistics, there have been…

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The Underestimated Accident Risks of Road Debris

Thousands of accidents in the United States every year are linked not to drunk driving, or speeding, but to road debris. According to a new study, these accidents killed as many as 500 people between 2011 and 2014. The data were released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, and…

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Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Increased by 10% in 2015

Alarming statistics indicate that the rate of motorcycle accident fatalities in the United States in 2015 actually increased by 10% over the previous year. The statistics were contained in a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). According to the GHSA, the statistics are a very stark and…

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Even Mild Brain Injury Can Mean Long-Term Health Consequences for Children

Children who suffer even a mild brain injury like a concussion can suffer long-term health consequences that may be evident for years after the injury. According to a new study that was conducted in Sweden, young people who have suffered even a mild brain injury are at risk for various…

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