A coalition managed by the National Safety Council is working to cut down on the number of traffic deaths in Georgia and across the country. Called the Road to Zero Coalition, the group has the lofty goal of eliminating traffic fatalities by the year 2050. In April...
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Tourist files slip and fall claim against David Copperfield
Residents of Georgia have likely heard of the magician David Copperfield, who has become the subject of a lawsuit. A British tourist filed a claim stating that he experienced a slip and fall injury after David Copperfield asked him to take part in his magic act. The...
Avoiding accidents with road raging motorists
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 drivers not necessarily safer than autonomous vehicles
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...
Distracted driving poses a threat on the roads
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...
Common causes behind commercial truck crashes
In an average year, roughly 15 million commercial trucks that travel throughout the U.S. Although such trucks transport many products that Georgia residents use, they can also be involved in significant accidents. In the past 10 years, truck accidents have gone up by...
Building a successful claim against a public carrier
Public transportation is a convenient way of travel for many people. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous one if the transit operator is negligent and causes an auto accident. Thankfully, it is possible for passengers to file a claim to gain reparations....
Crash victims often have delayed injury symptoms
The understandable desire for anyone involved in a car wreck is to get back to normal as soon as possible. Unfortunately for many Georgia crash victims, the process takes longer than for others. Identifying and understanding the full extent of damages is a critical...
Why drunk driving can be deadly
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...
What to know about soft tissue injuries
Georgia drivers know that all sorts of injuries can arise from a car accident. However, some of the most frequent ailments are soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue refers to the muscles, tendons and ligaments that can be strained, sprained, torn or bruised from the...