Georgia motorists may be aware that drinking alcohol right before driving can increase their risk of crashing. But they may not consider how alcohol and speeding can cause catastrophic car accidents. Those who plan to drive and consume alcohol on the same day...
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How medication for drivers with ADHD can prevent crashes
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a chronic condition that millions in the U.S. suffer from. Drivers in Georgia should know that a recent study published in "JAMA Psychiatry" analyzed the records of more than 2.3 million drivers with ADHD. The study's...
Many floors fail to meet minimum ANSI slip-resistance standard
Buildings in Georgia and around the country often have floors made out of materials that have been chosen for their durability and appearance rather than their safety benefits, according to study from the risk-assessment firm CNA. The Virginia-based company looked...
Fatigued drivers and defects contribute to truck accidents
When a truck accident occurs in Georgia, victims often face life-threatening or life-altering injuries. According to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, serious vehicle defects and long hours behind the wheel increase the risk of a trucker...
Avoid Accidents And Keep Halloween Fun
Trick-or-treating is an exciting time for kids, but it's also a dangerous time. It's natural for kids to be excited about going door to door in their costumes, and sometimes this means that they run when they should walk, or cross the street without looking. If...
Unhealthy truckers could make the roads less safe in Georgia
Investigators at the University of Utah School of Medicine have studied the medical records and crash histories of 49,464 commercial truck drivers in the effort to measure their safety on the road. The results, published in the Journal of Occupational and...
Injuries involving stairs are becoming more common
Emergency rooms in Georgia and around the country treat an injury involving stairs about every 30 seconds according to a recent study from the Nationwide Children's Hospital. Researchers from the Ohio-based pediatric hospital looked at emergency room data compiled...
Driving an older car could increase risk of dying in a crash
As many Georgia motorists are aware, newer model cars come with many safety technologies and could be expected to perform better than older vehicles. But just how much better, with regards to safety, may come as a surprise. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Smaller cars carry higher injury and fatality risks
Georgians who are thinking about buying new cars may want to take the vehicle sizes into consideration. While smaller cars may get better gas mileage, they also place vehicle occupants at much greater risk of suffering serious injuries when they are involved in...
Slow driving may be as dangerous as speeding
The risks of driving too fast are obvious. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding is involved in about one-third of all fatal motor vehicle accidents. However, driving too slowly can also be dangerous. A number of states,...