Excessive speed is a factor in almost a third of all motor vehicle accidents around the country according to figures from the National Transportation Safety Board, and the federal safety watchdog has called on the nation's lawmakers to treat motorists in Georgia and...
Month: January 2018
Why is the NSC calling for a ban on cellphones and driving?
Almost everyone owns a cellphone these days, and a large number of people use them while driving. Cellphone use, including texting, sending or receiving emails and visiting a social media site, is an activity that requires attention that should be only on the road...
Deadlines for reporting accidents and filing lawsuits
Thousands of car accidents happen in Georgia every year. Motorists who are involved sometimes wonder if they need to report them to their insurance companies and when they must report their accidents to the police. Timing issues for reporting accidents are important,...
Dealing with aggressive drivers and road rage
Aggressive drivers are a fixture on the roads of Georgia and throughout the U.S. Therefore, the question isn't how to avoid them but how to deal with road rage scenarios. Drivers must first of all remain calm and avoid making eye contact or producing inflammatory...
Litigating car accident cases involving ride sharing companies
Georgia residents are likely aware that the ride sharing services offered by companies like Uber and Lyft have become extremely popular in recent years, but they may not know that the way in which these businesses are structured could make pursuing car accident...