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Over the years, educational and marketing campaigns have been launched to increase awareness of motorcycles on roads in Atlanta and all across the country. Drivers have been urged to “Start Seeing Motorcycles” and share the road responsibly with bikers. Unfortunately, these and other campaigns have not been able to prevent every accident involving a motorcycle. Every year, thousands of people…
When pedestrians are struck by motor vehicles, the damage is often catastrophic, even if a car isn’t traveling very fast. In the event of an auto-pedestrian accident, it can be crucial for victims and their families to have all the information available to determine whether compensation for damage is possible. Sometimes, finding this information can be very difficult. It’s not…
People all across the country flock to Georgia to live or vacation for many reasons, but one popular draw is our southern climate. However, the weather isn’t always perfect; neither are Atlanta drivers. There are many days, especially during this time of year when there is the potential for rain and even thunderstorms. People need to be prepared for…
There may be no driving experience more frightening than seeing a set of headlights coming directory at you on the road. The seconds after that discovery can be filled with panic, fear and confusion. Sadly, these situations often end with a devastating head-on collision. Often, when a driver is driving the wrong way down a road — especially when it…
It is likely that the majority of people reading this blog either drove, or were a passenger in, a vehicle within the past few days. With so many people on the roads throughout the nation it is inevitable that some vehicles will be involved in accidents. Sometimes these accidents result in serious injury or death. In fact, according to the…
Authorities in the state of Georgia recognize the role that consuming alcohol plays in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. They also recognize the importance of keeping residents of the state safe. Accordingly, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety partnered with TEAM Georgia—a sober driving coalition—to get the message out that drunk driving is not acceptable. In addition, enforcement on the roads…
Let’s face it, for most people safety courses are a hoop that needs to be jumped through before being able to do an activity that one loves. In many cases a course will be dry and may only touch on the things that someone should actually be concerned about. This is for the most part true regardless of what the…
While individuals who reside in the northern part of the country get used to, and are prepared to face, winter weather conditions every year, the same cannot be said of the states located in the southern part of the nation, like Georgia. Though people from all states could find themselves involved in a weather-related crash, since those in southern states do…
Crashes are a daily occurrence on Georgia roads. A motor vehicle accident is a possibility every time a car pulls onto the road. While drivers of all ages could be involved in such an incident, there are certain demographics for which it is more likely. Older drivers are one of those demographics. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway…
Walking is a popular mode of transportation throughout the state of Georgia. Unfortunately it is not always safe to do. In fact, in Georgia, the activity is becoming more and more dangerous. According to statistics that were recently released, in 2013, the number of pedestrian deaths were the highest they have been since 1997. In 2013, a total of 182…