Distracted driving is a leading cause of vehicle accidents. Texting while driving is one of the most hazardous examples of distracted driving activity. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, reports that sending or reading a text for 5 seconds...
Because your body's automatic stress response may mask injury symptoms after a car accident, it may take some time for you to realize you have suffered an injury. Consequently, going to the emergency room for a full medical valuation is a good idea. Injury diagnosis...
Even in warmer states such as Georgia, snow still falls a couple of times a year. With January fast approaching, here are some tips to keep you safe while driving, even when snow is on the ground. 1. Take it slow When you are driving in inclement weather, make sure...
Fewer people are going to bars and restaurants these days, in large part, due to the coronavirus. The Georgia dining and service industries have taken quite a financial hit, and most of us have had to do without the enjoyable experience of going out with friends and...
Many residents in Georgia with new vehicles purchased in the last few years may believe the advanced technologies in their vehicles provide enhanced safety for themselves, their passengers and others on the road. While some vehicle technologies may well improve...
With more and more new vehicles rolling off the manufacturing floor equipped with advanced safety features, it would be logical to assume that motorists, passengers and others on the roads enjoy improved safety and a reduced risk of serious accidents or injuries....
There are many reasons why car accidents might occur. The most troubling of these occur when there is a preventable reason for the crash. Some of these include a drunk, distracted or fatigued driver. In all of these cases, the driver could have taken simple steps to...
One of the primary questions that comes up when a person is in a car wreck is how they are going to pay for the cost of the crash. The answer to this isn't always easy. In some instances, you may have to fight for every penny that is due to you. This is particularly...
There are many ways that a car wreck might impact your life. One of these has to do with your mental health. It is common for people who were in a wreck to suffer some lasting emotional trauma after the incident. In most cases, the intensity of the effects will begin...
Being involved in a car accident is a very stressful event. Unfortunately, the stress doesn't end when you leave the scene. The days and weeks following the crash can often be just as stressful, especially if you are seriously injured. In this case, you have to deal...