Car Accidents

In Georgia, a DUI charge can have many implications, particularly regarding your finances. So, what costs could a DUI conviction leave you with and what parts of your life could it impact? Alongside the thousands of dollars in fines you could face, here are some of...

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...

While being involved in a motor vehicle accident is never ideal, in some cases, it may be nearly unavoidable. Even if you consider yourself a safe driver, you likely encounter countless others as you navigate Georgia roads, some of whom might not share your zeal for...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...