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...
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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...
Georgia’s work zones saw more than 26,000 crashes in 2019
As communities across Georgia grow and the number of drivers sharing their roadways grows with them, so, too, does a need for new infrastructure and road repairs to accommodate everyone. For this reason, road construction is a common and ongoing site across much of...
How to spot the signs of an aggressive driver
Motorists in Georgia and throughout the country may get angry while navigating through traffic. In fact, more than 80% of American motorists agree that they too have felt anger while driving at some point within the past year, according to AAA. The National Highway...
Are senior drivers more safety conscious than young drivers?
Vehicle crash statistics abound thanks to multiple studies, and the resulting numbers involve drivers in all age groups. Senior citizens comprise a group of drivers that has steadily increased over the years, but what about safety concerns for motorists who are over...
How can I document my accident with my phone?
Thanks to the camera feature of smartphones, you can photograph your surroundings with a simple point and click of your phone. This can be important if you get into an auto accident on a busy Georgia interstate. If you have sustained only minor injuries and are in no...
Who is at fault in a pedestrian accident in Georgia?
Have you recently acquired injuries from a vehicular accident as a pedestrian? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, in 2017, approximately 137,000 U.S. pedestrians suffered nonfatal wounds from car wrecks, not counting those not treated by...
Who is at fault in a pedestrian accident in Georgia?
Rideshare crashes and liability
Taking a Lyft or an Uber is often less expensive than hiring a taxi, and it is extremely convenient. However, riders should understand that if the driver is in an accident and there are injuries, there is not necessarily a guarantee of medical coverage from the...
How can I prepare for the consequences of a potential bike crash?
Purchasing a motorcycle allows you to answer the call of the open road. Unfortunately, riding a motorbike remains one of the most dangerous ways to travel. This stems, in part, from the fact that Georgia drivers do not always share the road well with others. As...