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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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Is lane splitting legal in GA? Learn how Georgia motorcycle laws view lane filtering, who is at fault in an accident, and when to call a crash attorney.
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Did you know that intersections are one of the most dangerous places you can drive? Roughly half of all car accidents involving injuries take place at or near intersections. The same is true for about 25% of all fatal car accidents. You can’t always avoid driving through intersections, of course, so how do you do
Read articleMost Georgia drivers have experienced slowed or stopped traffic because of vehicles ahead of them with lights flashing. People are expected to be attentive to these vehicles to avoid auto accidents. However, since many drivers drive as they normally do whether the road ahead is clear or not, the state has put into effect what
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T-bone accidents routinely inflict serious injuries on the occupants of vehicles. Also known as side-impact accidents, these accidents occur on Georgia roads when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another one. Although people in both vehicles have a high risk of injury, the occupants in the vehicle that suffered the side impact
Read articleNearly 23% of trucks or drivers faced penalties during Roadcheck 2022. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will conduct Roadcheck 2023 across Canada, Mexico and the United States, including Georgia. While last year’s event focused on wheel ends, the focus of this year’s event, scheduled to occur from May 16 to 18, will be on anti-lock
Read articlePickup trucks and SUVs are popular in Georgia for their size and versatility, but they also have a higher risk of rollover accidents compared to other vehicle types. Rollover accidents can be hazardous because they are more likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities. Higher center of gravity The higher center of gravity in
Read articleRiding a motorcycle in Georgia can be an exhilarating experience, but it also comes with risks. Being proactive about your safety can keep your motorcycle riding experience pleasant, avoiding potentially life-threatening accidents. Wear protective gear Wearing protective gear such as a helmet, gloves and protective clothing can help reduce the risk of injury in the
Read articleThe unexpected, premature and avoidable death of a loved one is always a tragedy, and it often leaves families struggling with significant financial losses and uncertainty. The law in Georgia, however, does allow survivors to obtain some compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. How wrongful death actions work While it is not always the case,
Read articleDriving while drunk is banned in Georgia for the safety of all road users. Persons found alcohol-impaired behind the wheel face serious penalties, which can even affect their entire lives. Still, thousands of people put their lives, and others, at risk by driving when impaired. In fact, a recent study National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Read articleGeorgia has recently seen an unfortunate surge in the number of collisions between cars and trains. The number of highway rail-grade crossing accidents that took place in 2021 has been set at 2,131. This is a major upsurge that places Georgia third behind only Texas and California for total collisions. Railroad crossings are a source
Read articleTruck accidents often cause catastrophic or even fatal damage due to the sheer size and weight of a vehicle alone. To that end, burn injuries are one of the less common but still not unusual injuries that truck accident victims may suffer from. Second- and third-degree burns from truck crashes Temple Health looks at the
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Georgia 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 articleIf you get into a truck accident in Georgia, you could be eligible for compensation to cover your injuries and damages. However, your insurance company or the defendant will search for any possible reason to reduce the value of your claim or deny it altogether. Here are the pieces of evidence you need for a
Read articleLarge, overloaded trucks violate various state and federal regulations and are among the top causes of truck-related crashes. An overloaded truck traveling on a busy interstate such as I-75 is a danger to nearby motorists since a crash could result in catastrophic injuries. Cargo issues Overloaded cargo can cause a large truck to become unbalanced.
Read articleTruck drivers do their part to deliver essential goods to various destinations across the United States. Supply chains may suffer when the industry lacks qualified drivers, leading to a potentially disastrous economic ripple effect. Putting more drivers on the road could be a top priority among the private sector and government officials concerned about the
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 articleIf you are the victim of a collision with an 18-wheeler, your injuries may be severe, and you may face a lifetime of care. A thorough investigation will help to determine what happened. Your legal team may call upon reconstruction and biomechanics experts to assist. Professional help Trucking companies rely on their high-powered attorneys and
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