In 2003, 17-year-old Joshua Brown was driving on wet pavement when his car hydroplaned and crashed. Nine days later, the teen died in a Georgia hospital. In response to the tragedy, Brown's parents lobbied the Georgia General Assembly to impose stricter requirements...
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Why is Georgia a hotbed of tire failure car accidents?
Driving along Georgia's highways and byways should not end in a crash, but it may. Tire blowouts are becoming a huge part of the problem. In fact, Georgia is one of the top states when it comes to tire failures and crashes. When a car or truck's tires fail, it may...
How can car accident victims pay medical bills?
A car crash may take years to recover from financially. As your body heals, your bank account and credit report may continue to take damage. Under Georgia law, the driver responsible for the crash is liable for the damage inflicted on your personal property and your...
How does Georgia compare to other states for car accidents?
Georgia has the 14th most dangerous roads in the United States, according to a recent report by the news site 24/7 Wall St. Why are Georgia roads so dangerous, and how can the state improve the situation? The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety provides data that...
5 Things Parents Should Do If Their Teen Driver Is In A Car Accident
All parents dread answering the phone to find that their teen driver has been in a car accident. Here are five steps to take if a vehicle accident should happen to your son or daughter. 1. Address state of health The most important question is whether your child...
Are Drivers Taking More Risks?
When motor vehicle accident rates increase, it pushes experts to look into the reasons behind it. Keeping roadways safe is a constant battle. It seems that even when you see accident rates go down, there is always a rebound, which leads to more research in an effort...
What time of day is most dangerous on the road?
Did you know drivers have a higher risk of deadly accidents during certain times of the day? Data shows that factors such as daylight and traffic contribute to hourly changes in average fatal collision rates. Review this information to help prevent serious injury in...
Can you get PTSD from a car accident?
After a severe car crash, you may deal with lingering physical issues such as broken bones and spinal cord injuries. However, mental scarring is much harder to identify. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can affect anyone injured in a car accident. Impact and...
Will Georgia’s New Truck-Only Lanes Reduce Crashes?
When people drive on the highway in Georgia, they know that they will likely drive alongside semitrucks. However, the Georgia Department of Transportation may soon add truck-only lanes to portions of I-75. Truck lanes are a new sight on U.S. highways. According to...
How can I identify a drunk driver?
Even if you are a safe, responsible driver, you may still encounter carelessness on the road. This carelessness can lead to car crashes, which cause property damage as well as injuries. When other drivers are inebriated on top of being careless, your safety is...
