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Insurers do not want to pay out for car accidents. Although they tell you otherwise, they are not necessarily on your side. When you get into a car accident, you will want to consult with an attorney before speaking with your insurance adjuster. Georgia requires...
As someone who commutes around the Atlanta metro area, you know that driving conditions are stressful. Stress can lead to driving errors. If your mistake resulted in a car accident, you likely feel scared, stressed and remorseful. But you may not be the only one at...
Getting a license is a significant step in your teenager's life. It is the first real hallmark of independence. As a parent, you may remain concerned about the dangers your child faces on the road. Preparing your teen for a crash may make it easier to hand over the...
Non-motorist participants in a vehicle collision can include both pedestrians and bicyclists. These individuals tend to suffer severe injuries due to their general lack of protection and exposure to numerous types of impact damage. Injuries can include broken bones,...
In 2003, 17-year-old Joshua Brown was driving on wet pavement when his car hydroplaned and crashed. Nine days later, the teen died in a Georgia hospital. In response to the tragedy, Brown's parents lobbied the Georgia General Assembly to impose stricter requirements...
Georgia has the 14th most dangerous roads in the United States, according to a recent report by the news site 24/7 Wall St. Why are Georgia roads so dangerous, and how can the state improve the situation? The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety provides data that...
All parents dread answering the phone to find that their teen driver has been in a car accident. Here are five steps to take if a vehicle accident should happen to your son or daughter. 1. Address state of health The most important question is whether your child...
When motor vehicle accident rates increase, it pushes experts to look into the reasons behind it. Keeping roadways safe is a constant battle. It seems that even when you see accident rates go down, there is always a rebound, which leads to more research in an effort...
Did you know drivers have a higher risk of deadly accidents during certain times of the day? Data shows that factors such as daylight and traffic contribute to hourly changes in average fatal collision rates. Review this information to help prevent serious injury in...
After a severe car crash, you may deal with lingering physical issues such as broken bones and spinal cord injuries. However, mental scarring is much harder to identify. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can affect anyone injured in a car accident. Impact and...
