Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
Can hands-free technology guarantee driver safety?
Georgia drivers share the road with all types of people. Unfortunately, you cannot tell if these are safe drivers. You do not know if they face distractions. You cannot tell if they have had enough rest. You do not know if they are relying on hands-free technology....
Is eating while driving distracting?
Assigning liability in the wake of a car accident in Cartersville may not be as easy as it seems. While you may certainly feel as though you know who is responsible, that party might try to explain any reckless or distracted actions you perceived away. Thus, it is...
What is an unsafe motorcycle helmet?
While you may not know it, there are many standards that a motorcycle helmet should meet in order to keep you as safe as possible. In order to protect yourself while on the road, you should know what to look for while shopping. According to the DOT, or U.S....
Avoiding collisions on a motorcycle: Part 1
Motorcycle crashes are typically far more devastating to the biker than to the occupants of a standard vehicle. Therefore, if you are a biker, it is wise to acquaint yourself with important safety techniques and driving tactics that may help you avoid potentially...
Drawing attention to distracted driving and bike accidents
For bicyclists, distracted drivers pose a major threat and this is one of the most common reasons why bicyclists are involved in accidents on the road. Although there are many other risk factors associated with these accidents, such as driver fatigue and alcohol use,...
Vehicle accidents are a major cause of spinal cord injuries
A vehicle accident does not have to be a major event to cause a serious spinal cord injury. This part of the body is very fragile. If the spinal cord suffers damage, the injury may result in paralysis, possibly requiring lifelong care. How SCI occurs A spinal cord...
Causes of motorcycle accidents
Are motorcycle accidents frequent? Accidents arising from motorcycle accidents are rampant and often result in death or serious injuries. Fewer deaths occurred from car accidents as compared to motorcycle accidents. The deaths resulting from motorcycle accidents were...
Teenage non-fatal car accidents: What are the risk factors?
When you learn to drive, your classes focus a lot on defensive driving. Yes, defensive techniques, may help you become a careful driver and avoid causing accidents. However, sometimes you may experience accidents caused by other drivers. What action should you take? ...
How can distracted driving injuries reduce?
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accident injuries. Mostly, it affects teenage drivers who are likely to engage in another activity while driving. There is much to be done to reduce these incidences, and you will read about that in this article. ...
Are you driving on autopilot?
Car accidents happen all the time in Georgia. You can get into a crash no matter where you drive. The nature of an accident is that it is unpredictable, but there are a lot of studies looking into auto accidents, aiming to find patterns and identify risk factors. One...
