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All car accidents can lead to serious injuries, but when those accidents involve a pedestrian, the injuries can easily turn life-threatening. Many pedestrians follow proper safety protocol when they are walking. The problem that might come into the picture when a pedestrian is stuck by a car is that the driver of the car was trying to get somewhere fast…
When you get on the highways, you probably aren’t thinking about how other drivers are driving, how drunk drivers are more likely to be on the roads at certain periods or how accidents involving drunk drivers seem to follow certain trends. Still, it is important for you to know about some trends so that you can try to protect yourself…
As a driver on the roads, you know that large trucks are likely to share the roads with you. While you may be comfortable with them, it’s possible that the vehicles could collide with you or others, causing serious damage. In 2012, there were over 100,000 injuries caused by large trucking accidents. In total, around 300,000 crashes took place, according…
A man and his wife were riding their motorcycles in Georgia when they were hit by an 18-year-old driver in a Ford F-150 — a full-sized pickup truck. The man, who is 58 years old, survived the accident with injuries. His wife, who was 50, passed away from hers. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a second vehicle was involved.…
Many things can cause car accidents, including poor road conditions, weather and inebriated drivers. One very common cause is drowsy driving. How common is it? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving resulted in 72,000 crashes in 2013. There were 44,000 injuries and 800 deaths because of those crashes. There is speculation that those numbers may represent…
Being a safe driver is not limited to the actions you take behind the wheel. Preparing for many different driving scenarios by understanding various risky situations ahead of time can mean the difference between a close call and serious injury or death. While Intersections can provide a host of driving dangers, understanding the risk factors involved with intersection-related accidents can…
Driving can be a dangerous proposition at any time, but operating a large truck or tractor trailer introduces it’s own set of challenges and risks to time on the road. While large truck drivers are generally more conscientious and safer drivers than their small vehicle counterparts, they still account for roughly five percent of automobile accidents every year nationwide. Some…
Across the city of Atlanta, sidewalk obstructions cause increased risks for the many pedestrians who navigate the city on foot. While city code does require that sidewalks be kept passable if at all possible, developers and others routinely block sidewalks for construction or repair. One reason sidewalks can be so easily blocked is that there are sidewalks on the opposite…
Last week in Smyrna, a man died in a violent collision when the car he was driving was struck by a speeding car and caught fire. The accident occurred on Friday, June 3, and closed down Windy Hill Road near Atlanta Road for over six hours. The road is a main artery for motorists to access Interstate 75. The accident…
Many tragic accidents occur across the country, including ones that involve motorcyclists in Atlanta, Georgia. Many of those accident arise due to distracted and inattentive driving. The American Motorcyclist Association acknowledges that this is a problem affecting motorcyclists as well as drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians. The AMA states that distracted and inattentive driving is a danger to everyone.…