Georgia residents and others who are 44 or younger are most likely to die because of an unintended injury. This is according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, there are ways to minimize the chances that a person is the victim...
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Staying safe when driving in direct sunlight
The early mornings and late afternoons in Georgia, as elsewhere, pose a specific challenge to drivers because these are the times when the sun is at its brightest. Driving in bright sunlight can increase one's risk for a fatal car crash by 16 percent; the light can...
Tips for safe winter driving
Winter is almost here, and inclement weather can lead to dangerous conditions on Georgia roads. However, by following some winter driving trips, drivers can significantly reduce their risk of getting into an accident. Vehicle maintenance is a very important part of...
MGM Resorts and mass shooting victims agree to mediation
Georgia residents may be aware that MGM Resorts, which owns and operates the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, was widely criticized in the wake of a mass shooting in October 2017 that claimed 58 lives and left 851 people injured. Hotel security measures...
Semi-truck accident spills cows onto interstate in Cobb County
Driving along the interstate is difficult enough. Motorists contend with increasing traffic, distracted driving and construction zones on a daily basis. Motor vehicle accidents, while down overall, are still a major source of frustration for commuters. While most have...
Distracted driving crackdown results in decreased fatalities
In mid-2018, the governor of Georgia signed the "Hands-Free Georgia Act" into law, which made it illegal to use a handheld telecommunication device while operating a vehicle. Less than three months after the bill was passed, a Georgia state senator posted an online...
Fatal accident raises questions about limousine safety
Georgia residents may have read media accounts about the stretch limousine accident that claimed the lives of 20 people in New York on Oct. 6. Investigators soon discovered that the Ford Excursion limousine involved had failed several safety inspections and was in a...
Teen drivers can be a hazard when driving other teens
Drivers in South Carolina may be wary of a car full of teens because they are concerned about the risk of a dangerous accident. These fears may be based on more than simple stereotypes about teen driving. For National Teen Driver Safety Week, the AAA Foundation for...
Dozens injured in apartment floor collapse
Some Georgia residents may be aware of the apartment floor collapse that happened on Oct. 21 just after midnight in South Carolina. The accident occurred near Clemson University at a clubhouse that had been rented for a private party. Ambulances were sent to the scene...
Trucking accidents and safety technology
New safety features on vehicles have been making roadways in Georgia safer. Nationwide, the number of motor vehicle accidents per mile driven has been decreasing since 1980. The number of fatal crashes reached an all-time low in 2009. There has been a divergence...