Although most people consider the driver when it comes to an accident, not many consider the passengers. Not only can the passengers cause an accident, they can also help to prevent one. Distracted driving was responsible for over 3,500 deaths in 2021 alone. This...
Northern Georgia Injury Law Blog
Has the Hands-Free Georgia Act stopped car accidents?
The Hands-Free Georgia Act went into effect in 2018. It was an amendment to the law already in place concerning texting and driving. This act sought to strengthen the law about distracted driving by making it illegal for drivers to hold or touch a cell phone or other...
How should you protect yourself right after a car crash?
After a serious impact with another car, you may stumble out of your vehicle feeling dazed and stressed. The time immediately after this event is crucial for your physical health and safety, as well as future issues that could occur. Protecting yourself includes...
Simple strategies for avoiding drowsy driving
Falling asleep while driving is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents. As the demands of society increase, so do the chances of getting behind the wheel while drowsy. Strategies exist for reducing the possibility of drifting off while on the road....
Why is reckless driving on the rise in Georgia?
Georgia roads have seen a concerning increase in reckless driving incidents in recent years. The spike in these risky behaviors not only endangers the lives of the drivers involved but also poses a significant risk to other road users. Reckless driving includes a...
3 places where cars are more likely to hit pedestrians
Car accidents always have the potential to be devastating for the people involved, all the more so when some of those people are unprotected civilians. Pedestrian accidents frequently result in severe impact or crushing damage that requires extensive medical...
Recognizing soft tissue injuries after an accident
Injuries caused by car accidents are unpredictable, especially in the wake of the adrenaline rush from the crash. That flood of adrenaline often prevents your body from feeling soft tissue injuries and, unlike broken bones, most soft tissue injuries are difficult to...
Should I crowdfund my medical bills?
Crowdfunding is a platform that helps individuals or organizations finance personal requests for things like business startups to funeral expenses. As rising healthcare costs plague more individuals, some see crowdfunding as a way to help with unexpected or...
Common injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents
All motor vehicle collisions are violent and scary, but a crash involving a motorcycle can be devastating. Motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than standard vehicles. When anything from a small car to a massive semi-truck collides with a motorcycle, the injuries...
How do Georgia’s hospital prices compare to other states?
Hospital prices in Georgia are among the highest in the nation, according to a recent study by the Rand Corporation. The 2019 study (reported by WABE) found that Georgia ranked in the top one-third of 25 states in terms of hospital prices. The state's high hospital...
