While wearing a seatbelt in a car, it can help to prevent injuries to the liver for both the driver and the passenger. If a belt is worn at all times, then the costs associated with the accident can decrease compared to not wearing a seatbelt at all. Even though there...
Month: December 2018
One dead, one injured in George crash
Several law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia county responded to a car accident on Highway 27 that left one person dead and one person injured. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on the southbound shoulder of the highway on December 26. The...
Unraveling accident statistics for dump trucks
When driving down roads in Georgia, motorists may see accidents involving dump trucks or other large vehicles, such as ready-mix concrete trucks. Statistics show that there has recently been a slight increase in crashes involving these large vehicles. Steps have been...
Some safety tips concerning road rage
Georgia drivers may become angry at others for stealing a parking space or cutting them off on the highway, but they will want to be careful in expressing this anger because road rage can be contagious. Below are a few tips for managing road rage both in one's self...
Soft tissue injuries more difficult to prove after car accidents
Car accidents frequently inflict soft tissue injuries. When vehicles collide on Georgia roads, the forces of impact usually jolt or bash the occupants. These sudden movements or impacts could stretch, strain or tear tissue like muscles, tendons or ligaments. These...
Effort to pass Stop Underrides Act stalls on Capitol Hill
Underride crashes, where cars collide into the back of trucks and slide underneath them, are all too frequent occurrences in Georgia. The Truck Safety Coalition states that in 2011, rear impacts made up 19 percent of the nation's fatal two-vehicle collisions between...
Georgia couple killed in truck accident
The Georgia State Patrol have reported that a 30-year-old man behind the wheel of a semi-tractor trailer may face criminal charges for his involvement in a fatal accident on the afternoon of Dec. 16. The incident is still being investigated by members of the GSP's...
5 of the most dangerous cars in America
There are various factors that can cause car accident injuries to be more severe, such as colliding at high speeds or with heavier vehicles. However, the safety rating of a particular vehicle is a significant factor as well. Whether you drive a safe car may...
WHO ranks traffic crashes eighth among worldwide causes of death
Georgia residents may be surprised to hear that traffic accidents are the eighth leading cause of death in the world. This is according to a new study from the World Health Organization. Traffic crashes are, in fact, the leading cause of death among those between 5...
Two people killed in I-75 crash in Georgia
On Dec. 1, two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Georgia. The accident occurred on southbound I-75 in Dooly County at approximately 10 p.m. According to the Georgia State Patrol, its Cordele post initially received reports of a disabled Toyota Camry in...