Semi-trucks, heavy trucks, tractor-trailer trucks — no matter what they’re called, these large vehicles have the capacity to severely injure or kill travelers or bystanders in the blink of an eye. The average passenger car, weighing in at 4,100 lbs (just over two tons), is no match for a fully loaded tractor-trailer hauling 80,000 lbs...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Drivers with Bad Habits
There are bad drivers everywhere. You've seen them on the streets of Atlanta and on highways throughout Georgia. Some are speeding or driving aggressively. Others are on the phone or dozing off behind the wheel. Too often, these types of bad driving habits result in car accidents that leave people seriously injured. Most drivers admit...
Read MoreDecember Is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, serious and fatal car accidents still happen at an alarming rate during this time. Tragically, many of these collisions could have been prevented if someone hadn't made the reckless decision to drive drunk. That's why many traffic safety groups have designated...
Read MoreGeorgia’s Fatal Crash Stats 2022-2023
As the world tries to return to a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlanta returns to its congestion-driven ways. Some traffic trends reversed in the past couple years, such as the number of fatal highway crashes, which spiked during 2020 and 2021 despite fewer cars on the roads. Other trends, like the surge...
Read MoreBrake Failure is a Common Cause of Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Every day, drivers in Metro Atlanta share roads and highways with tractor-trailers. These giants of the highway are an important part of our economy, transporting goods day and night across the nation. However, there's a hidden danger that can strike at any moment—semi-truck brake failure. The consequences of failed brakes on an 18-wheeler can be...
Read MoreHighway Assistance and Emergency Services in Georgia
Emergencies happen while driving on the interstate. Maybe you suffer a flat tire, a smoking engine, or the steering wheel stops working. It’s not safe to keep driving, so you pull over. You get out to inspect the issue, disheartened and frustrated. This isn’t how you pictured your day going. What can you do? Who...
Read MoreTop 6 Reasons People Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you think cost is number one on this list, think again. A consumer study found that the top need was for a personal injury attorney who understands the nuances and complexities of the insurance industry (87%). Insurance can be cryptic and full of pitfalls. Between the exorbitant costs of health insurance and the obtuse...
Read MoreWhen Tractor-Trailer Brakes Fail and Cause Serious Injuries
A significant portion of truck wrecks involve failure of the truck’s air brake systems. According to a 2006 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, one of the most common vehicle-related causes of truck crashes was brake failure. Of the 967 truck crashes examined in the study, brake failure accounted for 29.4% of all...
Read MoreGeorgia Ranks 6th for Most Distracted Driving Accidents in 2023
In the fast-paced world of modern life, it's no secret that distractions can creep into every aspect of our daily routines. Unfortunately, when these distractions find their way into our time behind the wheel, they can lead to severe and sometimes fatal consequences. More than 3,500 people died in distracted driving accidents across the United...
Read MoreHow Do You Tell if You Have a Concussion After a Car Accident?
Know the warning signs and put your health first. You're in a car wreck. Fortunately, you walk away feeling mostly okay; a little dazed, perhaps, but nothing is obviously injured. You're in the clear, right? Unfortunately, we have seen time and again that that is not always the case. Even seemingly minor car accidents can...
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