When you learn to drive, your classes focus a lot on defensive driving. Yes, defensive techniques, may help you become a careful driver and avoid causing accidents. However, sometimes you may experience accidents caused by other drivers. What action should you take? ...
Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
How can distracted driving injuries reduce?
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accident injuries. Mostly, it affects teenage drivers who are likely to engage in another activity while driving. There is much to be done to reduce these incidences, and you will read about that in this article. ...
Are you driving on autopilot?
Car accidents happen all the time in Georgia. You can get into a crash no matter where you drive. The nature of an accident is that it is unpredictable, but there are a lot of studies looking into auto accidents, aiming to find patterns and identify risk factors. One...
Are some people more at risk for drowsy driving than others?
A majority of Americans, 60%, have admitted to driving drowsy. Studies have shown that sleepiness or fatigue can impair a driver's ability. Though it may be surprising to some, driving while drowsy is about as dangerous as driving drunk. There are approximately...
Treatment for joint dislocation
Trauma from a car accident in Georgia may cause dislocation. A dislocation occurs at a point where two bones come together, and it causes deformity and pain when a heavy impact forces one of the bones out of its normal place. Joint dislocation can cause immobilization...
Does Uber cover passenger injuries?
Getting in any accident in the Atlanta area has the potential to be stressful and confusing. However, you may have even more complications if you were injured in an Uber or Lyft type of ridesharing service. Like the services themselves, the laws governing what should...
Do you know how handle car injuries as a passenger?
While riding with a friend in Georgia, you suffered injuries in a car accident. Because you were a passenger, you may not be sure of how to recoup compensation for your injuries. ValuePenguin has you covered. See what they have to say about the matter to avoid paying...
Red-light running causes tens of thousands of injuries annually
Traffic signals exist so that motorists in high-traffic areas have a shared understanding of who has the right-of-way, but unfortunately, many drivers across Georgia and the rest of the United States fail to exercise care when navigating through these signaled...
5 steps to take if you are in a motorcycle accident
The winter season is close, but you can still get your motorcycle ready and head out on the road. Feeling the wind is the best therapy. Putting those two wheels on the blacktop ahead, soaking in the freedom and making it home is your goal. Rain, limited visibility...
Could your airbag injure you in a crash?
It is nothing new for drivers to be wary of safety devices in vehicles. Many people still think seat belts do more harm than good, even though research has shown seatbelts save lives. The same is true for airbags. While experts have proof that airbags help you in a...