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...
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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...
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...
Woman sues Clemson University over fall in parking lot
Georgia football fans may be interested to learn that a woman is suing Clemson University and the City of Clemson for negligence after she slipped and fell in a handicap parking lot before a Tigers football game. The incident occurred on Sept. 23, 2017. According to...
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...
Breakthrough made in external air bag technology
German components manufacturer ZF recently announced that it has developed an external air bag that could reduce car accident injuries in Georgia and elsewhere by as much as 40 percent. The announcement could compel automakers to implement the technology on new car...
Driver involved in fatal Georgia accident likely to be charged
The Georgia State Patrol say that charges are likely to be filed against the driver of a Lincoln Aviator involved in a fatal accident in Laurens County on the evening of Nov. 25. Initial reports indicate that the SUV ignored a stop sign at the intersection of Holliday...
Avoiding escalator accidents
The National Elevator Industry, Inc., offers several safety tips that Georgia residents may want to take into account. Elevators are among the safest forms of transportation, but accidents are not unknown. First, passengers should watch the direction that the...
Slip and falls: what small business owners should know
Small business owners in Georgia may find themselves facing a premises liability claim if a customer or other entrant slips and falls on their property. The following is an outline of what slip and fall accidents might mean for small business owners and what they can...