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How to Keep Your Child Safe in Case of a Car Accident
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…
Read More »How to Protect Yourself From Drowsy Driving
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,…
Read More »Atlanta Traffic Fatalities Continue to Rise
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…
Read More »Woman Injured in Head-On Collision By Driver Fleeing Police
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…
Read More »3 People Injured in Tractor Trailer Hit-and-Run -- Driver Still At Large
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,…
Read More »From 2012 to 2016, Car Insurance Rates Increased -- the Culprit? Serious Wrecks
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.…
Read More »Preventing Atlanta Bicycle Accidents
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…
Read More »Speeding is a Leading Cause of Atlanta Traffic Fatalities
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,…
Read More »Gwinnett County Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise
Gwinnett County is the fastest growing in metro Atlanta and currently is the second most populated county in the state with 877,222 residents. With rapid growth in population, there's also more traffic and, unfortunately, more car wrecks. Recent data, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, shows that in 2014 there were 36,094 total…
Read More »Gwinnett County Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise
Gwinnett County is the fastest growing in metro Atlanta and currently is the second most populated county in the state with 877,222 residents. With rapid growth in population, there's also more traffic and, unfortunately, more car wrecks. Recent data, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, shows that in 2014 there were 36,094 total…
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