You’re driving down the street when you notice a car speeding up from behind. To avoid being rear-ended, you quickly turn the wheel to go into the next lane, only to collide with another vehicle. What happens in this situation? In a no-contact car accident such as this, the speeding driver would be known as …
If you were involved in an Atlanta car accident, you might have suffered painful injuries that keep you out of work (plus expensive bills for medical care and vehicle repair or replacement). If you were not primarily at fault for the accident, you could seek financial compensation known as damages from the other driver. While …
Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers Many of us associate distracted driving with texting while driving. This is a fair assessment because often times it is that one single text message that leads to a car accident. However, what many of us don’t realize is that there are different layers of distracted driving. According to DMV.org, …
No matter why or where we drive, being involved in a car accident isn’t on anyone’s wish list. When it comes to driving in Atlanta, there are certain safety precautions, and even common courtesies, that everyone should practice on the road. One substantial approach is to leave enough space between your car and the car …
There are 3 words that come to mind when someone is injured in an accident: preventable, avoidable and unnecessary. While we can’t control the actions of others, we can be mindful of potential risks or threats in front of us. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an article discussing the 5 leading causes of Atlanta deaths. The …
How many intersections do you go through, On your way to work? Taking your children to school? Heading to the grocery store? Driving home from church? Many of us take for granted the idea of safely traveling through the many intersections that we encounter on our daily commutes. Whether we’re driving on a highway, county …
We often “blindly” trust things. Why? Do we find comfort in not questioning things; therefore we go on with our daily routine? Are we taught to trust certain things or rely on certain things because our parents taught us? Think of all the “things” we blindly trust—just because. The list could be short for some …
If you’ve ever driven through Atlanta, you know how overwhelming Atlanta traffic can be. Even if you haven’t experienced Atlanta’s traffic jams, never-ending road construction or long commutes, you probably know Atlanta’s reputation for being one of the most stressful cities in which to drive. However, a study done by NerdWallet isn’t stressing the headache …
Let’s face it; the teenage years can be rough. For teens, the desire to fit in and be independent seems to be at the forefront of their minds. For parents, giving up control and trusting your teenager becomes a daily challenge. However, whether it’s independence or trust, both parties must come together and communicate openly …
With as much rain as we’ve had over the last few weeks, we have to worry about car accidents caused by hydroplaning, which can cause cars to spin out of control. Two people were killed recently in a car accident caused by hydroplaning; something that can easily spin out of control. The driver of an …
There are millions of excuses one can give to “justify” driving recklessly or dangerously. Unfortunately, those individuals don’t necessarily consider speeding, driving while texting or running a red light, to be either reckless or dangerous. These types of behavior have become “normal” for drivers to do because they either a) haven’t been caught (yet); or …
Driving is a privilege – not a right. This privilege is one we utilize daily and gives us a sense of independence. However, driving is a multifaceted skill that can affect us physically, mentally and emotionally. When other factors affect this skill, our safety, and the safety of others, is at risk. Injured by an …
A minor scratch. A small tap. A terrible crunch. The hood of the car behind you is underneath your trunk. Rear-end accidents range anywhere from both people jumping out of their cars, inspecting the property damage and then leaving the scene, to calling the police to get a police report because a car is a …
When you are in the market for a new vehicle, what are some words that come to mind? Safety? Warranty? Sustainability? Performance? Technology? These words/categories are kept in mind when federal safety regulators set standards that evaluate a vehicle. We hear these standards rattled off to us on commercials or from the car salesman at …
Every year it seems that Atlanta gets at least one white blanket of snow and many find themselves stuck at home because of icy road conditions. Even if we don’t see snow, winter rains can be just as threatening. Whether it be melting snow, or rain water on the ground, as the winter temperatures remain …
In Georgia, your child must use a car seat if they’re under eight years old or shorter than 4’9”, per O.C.G.A. § 40-8-76. Violating this law can result in a $50 fine. The consequences can be far more grave when an accident occurs, though. When driving with a child passenger, motorists must ensure they are …
Protect and serve. These two actions are what service men and women do each day for our local city and state. It is our responsibility as Georgians to respect these men and women as they continue to keep our communities safe. However, there have been circumstances where our local law enforcement have been injured or …
A car accident can happen anywhere, at any time. Whether it’s an accident on an interstate, county highway, or no-name gravel road, the injuries from an accident can be life altering. Of all of the places where car accidents occur, the most popular accident location seems to be car accidents at intersection. According to the …
There are so many dimensions to driving. Whether it’s harsh weather conditions, car trouble or a car accident, there’s always something that can impact our driving experience. One dimension that can do more damage than one may expect that of night driving. Unfortunately, night vision, impaired driving and daylight savings can all contribute to an …
Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GGOHS) is dedicated to offering safety programs for drivers all over the state. Whether you are just receiving your driver’s license or have been driving for 40 years, the GGOHS is committed to keeping Georgia roadways safe. A program that may not get as much attention as others is …
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