Motor Vehicle Accidents

Drowsy driving is a serious and often underestimated threat on the roads. It's not as widely discussed as drunk or distracted driving, but its consequences can be just as devastating. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy...

Many of the risks that motorcyclists face stem from the fact that they have to share the road with larger vehicles. Even if a motorcyclist has the best riding equipment available, they are simply not going to be as safe as someone in a car in the event of a collision....

When you’re driving around, your steering wheel plays a very important role in keeping you on the right track. Unfortunately, during a collision, this same instrument becomes a serious hazard.  The steering wheel protrudes, which means it can be the first point of...

There are tens of thousands of car accidents happening each year – and the number may only increase as more drivers populate the road. A large fraction of these accidents result in fatal injuries. Other survivors of vehicle accidents have been left permanently...

Carrying motor vehicle insurance is mandatory, just like having a driver's license. You are a responsible driver who has consistently maintained insurance coverage since getting your own vehicle. Although you might expect other drivers to also comply with the law,...

August is back-to-school month for many kids, and that means parents everywhere will be getting their kids prepared. As you craft your “to-do” list for the upcoming school year, don’t forget to add one more thing: Give the kids their annual reminder about pedestrian...

Walking is a healthy form of transportation in the sense that it provides you with exercise. You may not have the degree of risk that comes from riding in a vehicle, but walking near traffic is still dangerous. Someone in a motor vehicle could strike you when you go...

Anyone operating a motor vehicle on public roads in Georgia needs to carry insurance. Everyone knows that four-wheeled vehicles require insurance coverage, but people don't understand the obligations imposed on motorcycles quite as well. If you or someone in your...

With the warm spring weather we’ve been enjoying, it is common to see an increase in motorcycle riders taking to the highways and by-ways of Georgia. But one of the problems with these early first rides is that motorists are not expecting to see two-wheelers sharing...

Distracted driving is a huge problem that leads to many people being injured or killed in vehicle crashes. While few drivers can claim never to have seen a campaign warning of the dangers of distracted driving, many people still seem to think they can multitask...