Car crashes take a massive toll across the United States as nearly 6 million wrecks are reported each year. In 2018, 33,654 fatal crashes resulted in 36,560 deaths. In Georgia, 1,504 lives were lost that year, resulting from 1,407 crashes. The Insurance Institute for...
Car Accidents
Rear-end car accidents can lead to fatalities in Georgia
All car accidents carry with them the risk of serious injuries and fatalities. Some, however, are more dangerous than others. For people who are stopped at a red light or a stop sign and are suddenly rear-ended, their vulnerability places them at significant risk....
Distracted driving car accidents might stem from phone addiction
Smartphone use is a part of daily life in Georgia and across the nation. It has become something that is necessary for people to work, keep track of family members and much more. However, as with any relatively new aspect of life, it can become problematic and...
Law to stop distracted car accidents not having desired effect
Distracted driving is a frequent topic of discussion in Georgia because the problem is so widespread. The issue sparked action from legislators as a new law was passed prohibiting the use of a handheld device when behind the wheel. The goal of the law is to improve...
Outlawing texting and driving reduces car accidents and injuries
There is no doubt that texting and driving and other distracted driver behaviors place people at risk of becoming injured or dying in car accidents. In Georgia and throughout the U.S., legislators and law enforcement are keenly aware of the potential for damage that...
Pedestrians constantly at risk for injuries in car accidents
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable people to car accidents on the streets in Georgia. With the number of drivers who are reckless behind the wheel, are not paying attention to the road or are under the influence, crashes can happen without warning and lead to...
Lack of sleep multiplies risk of car accidents
For Georgia residents who are busy and might not get the necessary amount of sleep to feel fully rested, it might seem to be a required trade-off to complete the various personal and professional tasks they have throughout the day. Most will think it is not a critical...
Pedestrian-car accidents on the rise in Georgia
Studies are common to determine what dangers are on the road across the U.S. When these research projects are done, there is usually information about individual states. For example, some states are found to have greater risk for certain kinds of accidents than...
Death of veteran shows risk of motorcycle and car accidents
No matter how many times Georgia drivers are advised to keep a close watch on the road for motorcyclists, they still tend to forget that riders are on smaller vehicles and are inherently vulnerable to injuries and death in a crash. Unfortunately, motorcycle-car...
People can be injured in car accidents without a collision
When there is a report of people being injured after a car accident in Georgia, there is an automatic assumption that a collision is what caused the injuries. However, when drivers seek to avoid a crash, people can still be hurt in the aftermath. Those who suffered...
