When a car slams into the side of a tractor trailer, the results are often deadly. A trailer sits higher off the ground, bypassing many vehicles' safety features and shearing off their tops. In some cases, victims are decapitated upon impact. Federal statistics reveal that more than 200 people are killed in large truck...

  Atlanta and North Georgia were hit by a snowstorm last Friday, catching some Georgians by surprise. The traditional scramble for milk and bread ensued, but many were left unprepared to deal with the icy conditions and thick blankets of snow left behind. Fortunately, most of the ice and snow began melting by Saturday afternoon....

According to the Georgia Department of Law, car accidents are the number one cause of injuries and death for children 1 to 12 years of age. Many of these deaths and injuries are due to a lack of restraints or improper installation of booster or car seats. However, many parents and caretakers believe their child's...

Drowsy driving happens when a driver experiences fatigue as a result of sleep deprivation, exhaustion, medication or other impairments that cause them to become tired - putting themselves, their passengers or other motorists in danger. Drowsiness can cause drivers to lose focus while on the road, slow their reaction time to unexpected situations or hazards,...

Recent data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that traffic accident fatalities have, once again, continued to rise across the United States. While traffic accidents may seem to be an unavoidable risk of travelling on the roads of Atlanta, the reality is that drivers can take simple safety precautions to reduce their...

A man in a black SUV smashed into the front of woman's red Mustang while fleeing officers, injuring the other driver. Witnesses said that immediately after the crash, Jarvis Mack jumped out of the SUV and started running. Monroe County deputies had tried to stop Mack just north of Forsyth on I-75 for failing to...

Last Thursday, a tractor trailer struck a car going south on I-475 near Thomaston Rd around 9 p.m., causing the driver to lose control and veer off the highway into the nearby woods. The driver of the truck fled the scene and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478-751-7500,...

To most Georgians, it comes as no surprise that accidents are on the rise. Every day our news channels, radio broadcasts, and social media feeds report accident after accident. In many ways, it has become the norm: the price we pay while traveling in one of the most congested cities in America and the world....

Bicycle accidents can be a common occurrence on Atlanta roads. They're often unpredictable and can happen for a number of reasons. However, there are many safeguards that can be put in place to prevent bicycle related injuries. Protect your health and personal safety by enacting good riding habits, and protect your legal rights by consulting...

Speeding is one of the leading cause of car accidents in Georgia. The World Health Organization reports an injury victim is 20 times more likely to die in an impact at 80 kilometers-per-hour (50 mph) than 30 kilometers-per-hour (20 mph). The reason is simple: speed increases not only the likelihood of being in a collision,...