Government data reveals that more than 6 million road traffic accidents take place around the country each year, and the overwhelming majority of them are caused by motorists who made some sort of error. Many modern automobiles feature sophisticated safety systems...
Month: December 2017
Proving negligence in your traffic accident case
Accidents occur on a daily basis. For individuals who experience injury due to another's negligence in a traffic accident, it may be possible to successfully argue a personal injury claim. Being able to prove negligence is an essential part of the process. There are a...
Zero car crash deaths no longer a utopian fantasy
The goal of eliminating driver deaths in car accidents in Georgia and elsewhere likely sounds far-fetched at first. It may bring to mind promises of self-driving cars and high-speed mass transit. Autonomous vehicles and reduced time spent on the highway could...
Independent truckers plan protest of electronic logging mandate
Many truck drivers in Georgia are independent contractors while others work as employees for companies. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is about to require that all truck drivers across the country install electronic logging devices in their trucks,...
Being unwell at the wheel slows reaction time
Winter is here, and cold and flu season is upon us, which means sick drivers are on the roadways. When you have a cold, in addition to all of the terrible symptoms your body experiences, your brain suffers as well. Illness negatively impacts performance and alertness....
How truckers’ drug arrests go unnoticed by employers
The opioid crisis has impacted commercial truck drivers across Georgia and the U.S. Some drivers who are addicted to legal prescription drugs like Oxycontin eventually turn to illegal drugs like heroin. This has led to documented drug-related truck accidents. To make...