Automobile Accidents
Seniors are not at a high risk of driving under the influence of alcohol, but when they do drive drunk, their risks of being involved in an auto accident increase substantially. According to the results of a new study, when a senior driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, his chances of being […]
The Georgia Department of Driver Services is calling for motorcyclists to wear helmets and obey traffic laws, while urging motorists to be more aware of the motorcycles they share the roads with in order to prevent motorcycle accidents. This May, the National Safety Council is commemorating National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the Georgia Department […]
While bicyclists may be at risk of suffering serious personal injuries in any type of car accident, their risk of suffering fatal injuries increases significantly when they are involved in an auto accident with an SUV. Larger vehicles like SUVs and pickup trucks have recently come under the scanner for the increased risk of serious […]
New studies show that at least half of all Americans admit to using a cell phone while driving, even while being aware of the risks of these behaviors. The study also suggests that using a more interpersonal approach that targets personal and work relationships could be key to preventing auto accidents caused by distracted driving. […]
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles on our roads as well as the expanding sizes of these vehicles, safety organizations are raising concerns about the risks involving these heavier cars, especially the risks to motorists in other vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is reporting on the under – evaluated […]
Pedestrian accident numbers have been rising around the US at an alarming rate, but some pedestrians have a much higher risk of being involved in a fatal car accident compared to others. A new report in The Grid analyses pedestrian accident statistics as outlined by recent reports by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Preliminary […]
Teenagers who have suffered a concussion or a mild brain injury may benefit from breathing exercises that could help heal the injury quicker. Car accidents are an under-estimated cause of brain injury among teenagers. Much of the available research focuses on the role of sports injuries, especially those involving contact sports, in causing brain injuries […]
Trucks with a heavier weight limit could soon be coming to Georgia after a bill that allows an increase on weight limits on trucks was recently passed by a state committee. Trucking safety experts have been warning about the dangers involved in permitting heavier trucks on Georgia highways. Such trucks take more time to stop […]
A new campaign by the federal administration sees transportation officials joining hands with major businesses as well as non profit organizations with a singular goal in mind – to reduce the number of people killed in auto accidents every year. The burgeoning number of people being killed in car accidents in Georgia and around the […]
Passengers have a big role to play in helping reduce a motorist’s risk of being involved in a car accident.  Passengers who speak up when the driver of their car is driving at excessive speeds or texting while driving can reduce their risk of being involved in a possibly serious auto accident. That message is […]