Automobile Accidents
Speed racing or drag racing is surprisingly not uncommon in Atlanta, but much to people’s dismay, these races have become much more widespread during the pandemic. Georgia’s Governor is throwing his weight behind proposals, that would significantly penalize persons for street racing or drag racing. When the pandemic hit, shelter-in-place restrictions went into effect and […]
Research has shown that pedestrians are much more likely to be killed in accidents involving sport utility vehicles, compared to smaller passenger vehicles. The result is not unexpected given the sheer size of SUV’s. But the reason this is bad news for pedestrians is because SUV’s have become increasing popular over the past decade. According […]
The number of vehicles on our roads has plunged during the pandemic, but the risk from reckless and speeding drivers is ever present. According to the Governors’ Highway Safety Association, there has been an increase in reckless driving across the country since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Governors’ Highway Safety Association recently released […]
Being in a car accident is enough to ruin anyone’s day. But when you are a victim of a hit and run accident, it can double a person’s frustrations. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, Georgia law requires a driver to stop after an accident and provide identifying information to the other […]
The state of Georgia is moving closer to requiring ALL persons in a car to wear seatbelts while the car is in motion, including back seat passengers. Currently, Georgia does not require back seat passengers to buckle up while riding in a motor vehicle. Thirty other states have laws that require back seat passengers to […]
Summer road-trip season is here, which means thousands of people will hit the roads all throughout the country to travel to their vacation destinations. Oftentimes these trips involve long drives, sometimes overnight, on a seemingly endless stretch of highway.  During these long road-trips, many drivers will ignore the need to stop and rest adequately, and […]
Drunk driving kills. Anyone who has been in a car accident, especially one that was caused by a drunk or distracted driver, will tell you that they wished there were more safety measures available to protect them. Car manufacturers today have been steadily designing more and more safety and driver protection features, whether it is […]
Driving safety is a matter of concern for parents of most teens, and especially so for the parents of a teenager diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A new study finds that teenagers who suffer from ADHD are more likely than their peers to be involved in a motor vehicle collision. After acquiring a […]
August marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana. What many people are not aware of, however, is how Di’s tragic death in a Paris tunnel in 1997 significantly changed the driving landscape in France, and made roads in that country safer for all motorists. After the accident in a Paris tunnel […]
Buying a new car for a teenager is a momentous decision. You are concerned about safety, while your teen wants a car that’s high on horsepower and style. How do you make the right choice? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently released its top car picks for teenagers. The list provides a comprehensive range […]