Monthly Archives: July 2024
Smart Traffic Signs Could Play a Critical Role in Car Accident Prevention
Traffic signs are one of the best ways to communicate with motorists about things like speed limits, road closures, construction, approaching exits, and lane merging, all of which can help prevent car accidents. Many jurisdictions across the U.S. are taking this even further by installing traffic signs that not only display messages that are… Read More »
Preventing Bicycle Accidents This Summer
Cycling is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to get around in Georgia. Unfortunately, doing so also comes with its own set of risks, as riders are extremely vulnerable to injury in the event of a collision with a vehicle. These kinds of accidents occur a lot more than most people realize. In 2021,… Read More »
Avoid These Trucking Bottlenecks on Georgia Roads
Driving on Georgia’s roadways requires a significant amount of awareness and skill, especially when it comes to sharing the highways with large commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation and skill will guarantee that drivers won’t end up stuck in a truck bottleneck. Traffic slows to a crawl in these congested areas, posing a… Read More »
The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers
Recently, safety experts across the country have revamped their efforts at reminding parents with teen drivers of the dangers posed by summertime driving. In fact, the surge in teen accidents is so significant during the summer months that the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been coined the “100 Deadliest… Read More »
Georgia Truck Tire Blowout Accidents
Tire blowouts can happen on any vehicle, but they are especially dangerous on larger vehicles, like commercial trucks. The sheer weight and size of these vehicles can cause drivers to lose control if a tire fails, resulting in collisions with other cars and structures. Even when a truck driver is able to retain control… Read More »
Slip and Fall vs Trip and Fall Injuries
While slip and fall and trip and fall accidents are very similar, they are not identical. In a slip and fall, for instance, a person’s foot loses traction with the floor because it comes into contact with a slick or movable substance (often liquid), that causes the person to fall backwards. Trip and fall… Read More »
Truck Driver Fatigue in Georgia
While commercial vehicles play a key role in interstate commerce across the U.S., they also pose a very real risk of injury to other road users. Unfortunately, collisions between these kinds of large vehicles and other standard-sized passenger cars are occurring at an increasing rate in Georgia. While there are a number of different… Read More »
Was a Landlord Responsible for Your Injuries?
If you are a tenant in Georgia, you should know that under state law, your landlord is obligated to maintain safe and viable living conditions for you and your family. Those who fail to fulfill this duty can be held liable for any property damage or injuries that occur as a result. Landlord-tenant cases… Read More »
