Car Accidents

Sustaining injuries in a car crash often causes significant financial loss. If the crash happened due to another person's or entity's negligence, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit to recover damages. Many people have questions about what negligence means in the...

With so many drivers being distracted by their smartphones, several providers have released free apps that can prevent motorists from sending or receiving texts or calls. However, Georgia residents should be aware that these apps often don't go far enough in stopping...

There is no good way to get into a car accident. No matter what happens, there are potential injuries and damages that will result, as well as the aftermath of recuperating physically and resuming your life. Some accidents are certainly more dangerous than others,...

Many drivers in Georgia would probably admit to driving drowsy at least once; according to some studies, 60 percent of adults in the U.S. have done it, and a third of them even claim to have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Drowsy driving is more dangerous than some...

Every year in Georgia and across the U.S., drowsy driving leads to about 328,000 accidents according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of those, approximately 109,000 result in injuries and 6,400 in a fatality. "Reduce fatigued-related accidents" is one of the...

One type of incident you might notice a spike in as temperatures in the Northern Georgia area heat up is road rage. Every year, hundreds of victims are injured in car accidents caused by road raging motorists. Some of these incidents result in fatalities. Though you...

Human errors cause the vast majority of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia. The widespread use of autonomous vehicles or self-driving cars could make the roads safer. Despite two recent deaths during autonomous vehicle tests, the technology has the potential to reduce...

People who drive while texting or otherwise distracted pose a major threat to roadway safety to people in Georgia and across the country. The rise of the smartphone with its numerous applications, social media services and opportunities for communication has been...

Georgia drivers may be aware that drunk driving is a serious and potentially deadly road hazard. In fact, it is estimated that about 33 percent of all traffic fatalities are associated with drunk driving. When a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol stays in the body...