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After a serious crash, knowing that another driver may have been using a phone can leave you with questions about what happened and who was responsible. In Georgia, drivers must comply with specific restrictions on phones and other electronic devices behind the wheel. House Bill 673, known as the Hands-Free Georgia Act, establishes those restrictions
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Motor vehicle crashes can lead to a host of injuries, some of which are catastrophic. One injury that can greatly affect a victim’s life is a fourth-degree burn. This is the most serious type of burn that a person can suffer. Unlike less serious burns, a fourth-degree burn destroys all layers of skin. The damage
Read articleBy no means are cellphones the only driving distraction. Parents get distracted by their children. Many drivers get distracted simply by daydreaming. Others are busy looking at the GPS or changing the radio station. But it is also clear that phones are one of the top reasons for distracted driving accidents. A lot of drivers
Read articleFatal car accidents can happen in any age group. In fact, elderly individuals have a slightly increasing fatal accident rate compared to some younger drivers. Much of the reason for this is an increased level of frailty, however, simply meaning that an older person is more likely to pass away from injuries that may have
Read articleCar crashes can happen in the blink of an eye and leave behind devastating and life-long effects on victims. Victims often suffer from property damages, financial burdens, long-term medical conditions and losses. It’s not uncommon for victims to feel overwhelmed and confused after a car accident. However, the seconds immediately after a car crash may
Read articleResearch reveals that driving on some city roads is especially dangerous. While about 39,000 people die on highways across the United States, there are some cities with more than 150,000 residents that drivers in Georgia may want to try to avoid. Memphis, Tennessee After data from the National Department of Transportation was crunched, the city
Read articleDriving is a necessity for many Georgia residents, but with it comes the risk of getting into a car accident. Although accidents decreased during 2020 as a result of fewer people being on the road, looking at the numbers shows a concerning pattern. While many other countries are seeing a decrease in fatal traffic accidents,
Read articleWhile all Georgia car accidents hold the potential to cause serious injuries, some of them result in catastrophic ones. These types of injuries occur suddenly and create life-altering impacts. Catastrophic injury definition More than 1500 fatalities occur in Georgia every year due to motor vehicle accidents. Non-fatal car accident injuries meet the definition of catastrophic
Read articleWhen Georgia truck drivers get tired behind the wheel, they pose a great risk of danger to themselves, other drivers and pedestrians. Because of the massive size and weight of commercial semi trucks, it’s very important for truck drivers to be well-rested and alert on the road. If not, truck drivers can face a number
Read articleGeorgia and other states experienced an uptick in car accidents in 2021. Unfortunately, the increase also resulted in more deaths from those accidents. How many people were killed in crashes? The NHTSA reported that almost 43,000 people died in car accidents in 2021. This equated to a 10.5% increase in motor vehicle fatalities compared to
Read articleWhen your children go off to college, you are probably excited to see a new independent phase of their lives begin. Like most parents, though, you likely have concerns about their safety, particularly when they are behind the wheel of a car. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, young drivers represent only 5%
Read articleDrivers don't always follow fundamental traffic laws, leading to avoidable accidents on Georgia roads. While some may never go through a stop sign, they might not hesitate about running a red light. When a vehicle approaches an intersection just as the light turns red, risk-taking drivers might speed ahead, increasing the chances of a crash.
Read articleCar accidents are major moments in the lives of injured victims. The chaos following the fact can be frustrating, and dealing with injuries is even worse. One of the biggest problems many injured Georgia residents have is knowing where to turn for financial compensation after police conduct an investigation into the accident. Georgia uses a
Read articleAccording to the CDC, teenage drivers in Georgia are three times more likely than adult drivers to get involved in a fatal car accident. Teenage drivers have much less experience than adult drivers, making them more likely to take risks and distract themselves while they're on the road. You can't keep your teenager off the
Read articleMany Georgia drivers are familiar with the public safety commercials about cellphone usage while driving. Many people pushed the use of hands-free devices to help keep drivers focus more on the road while talking on their cellphone. In reality, studies show that this method isn't much better. The truth of hands-free cellphone use A personal
Read articleThe final numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, confirmed that in 2019, overall traffic fatalities continued trending downward. The NHTSA concludes that just under 36,100 people died on the country’s roads in 2019, which is a 2% drop from 2018. The bigger picture continues to get better as the year go
Read articleSpotlighting negative traffic-linked news relevant to south central Georgia and other parts of the state is of course not a pleasant task. Vehicle crash data does comprise important subject matter, though; the personal injury toll from motor vehicle accidents is a sobering reality. Moreover, it is a constant reminder to all Georgia drivers to exercise
Read articleAfter sustaining injuries in an auto accident, you likely sought medical treatment immediately. Yet, you may have yet to proceed with filing an insurance claim or taking legal action against the at-fault motorist. If this is the case, you may worry whether you are still able to do either. By understanding your windows for each,
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