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Too many tired drivers get behind the wheel and cause car accidents When we think of bad driving behaviors, drunk driving, texting and driving, and recklessly driving over the speed limit may come to mind. But one of the most dangerous bad driving behaviors isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Falling asleep at the wheel…

When a vehicle slams into the side of another vehicle, this is known as a T-bone accident. It may also be referred to as a broadside collision, right angle collision, or AABS (auto accident, broadside). In severe cases, the impacted vehicle may spin out or rollover. T-bone car accidents are traumatic events. Despite what movies…

Seat belts have protected countless lives. Estimates by the National Safety Council put the number of lives saved at nearly 375,000 since 1975. That’s more than 7,600 accident survivors per year. Unfortunately, some drivers and passengers continue to ride without these vital safety straps. Half of all occupants who died in motor vehicle crashes were…

Severe accidents can have a traumatic impact on individuals. The shock of the crash, especially if a person suffered life-threatening injuries, may leave a victim with debilitating mental health issues. Yet the cost of therapy and prescription medication often keeps victims of emotional shock from receiving the treatment they need. In 2019, more than 13…

For some accident victims, the pain of a collision is immediate. For others, the sharp aches and stiff muscles appear days later. The truth is that unless something is very obviously wrong, such as a broken leg or bleeding lacerations, you can’t be 100% sure you survived unscathed. The forces involved in a crash are…

Whiplash is an injury to your neck and shoulders. It occurs when a sudden force jolts the neck back and forth or vice versa. This can cause damage to the muscles, discs, nerves and tendons in the neck and spinal column. Many people suffer whiplash injuries after a car accident, and the pain can be…

With autumn just around the corner and temperatures slowly dropping, you should take a moment to inspect your vehicle, particularly the tires. Cold weather affects tire pressure. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit, tire pressure can drop between one to two pounds per square inch (PSI). Pressure also reduces the higher you are in elevation. Why…

The average person will experience about 3 to 4 car accidents during their lifetime. These wrecks can range from minor fender benders to violent accidents that leave multiple people injured or killed. Serious injuries after a car accident are unusual, but they can happen to anyone anywhere. Before we discuss the worst things you can…

When a bill is passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by the governor, it becomes part of the Georgia Code (abbreviated O.C.G.A.). The Georgia Code governs all laws within the state, organized under 53 sections called “Titles”. Title 40 of the Georgia Code governs the laws related to “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”. Uniform…