Some people refer to Tractor Trailers as "40 Tons of Death on Wheels." And for good reason . . . Because of their size, even a low impact collision can lead to serious injuries. A typical, fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds while the average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds....
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Returning to work after an injury?
People get hurt at work every day in Georgia. Often times, these injuries are debilitating. It's important to understand your rights. The last thing you want to do it return to work too soon or risk re-injury. Here are 3 important things to understand before returning to light duty after workers' compensation. If the authorized treating physician...
Read MoreTop 3 reasons for Car Accidents
An average of 6 million car accidents occur in the U.S. every year, with 3 million of those involved resulting in injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car accidents are the No. 1 cause of death for children and young adults ages 5 to 24 and the second cause of death for adults...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Contributes to Rising Car Accident Death Rates
At any given moment during the time, there are 660,000 drivers on all different roads in the United States who are using an electronic device while operating their vehicle. This troubling data comes from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has spent years trying to raise public awareness and sound the alarm about distracted...
Read MoreHow big of a problem is aggressive driving?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Aggressive Driving or Road Rage has become a serious problem on our roadways. Aggressive Driving is when an individual commits a combination of traffic offenses, which endanger other drivers. If you commute to work, I'm sure you've seen it before a missed blinker turns into a horn blaring...
Read MoreIs your child in the right car seat?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, placing your child in a car seat reduces injury for infants by 71 percent and 54 percent for toddlers in passenger cars. With car accidents being the No. 1 cause of death in children, it's critical to ensure that your child is in the correct car seat....
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Teens about Distracted Driving
If your child is preparing to get their driver's license, we urge you to talk to them about the dangers of distracted driving. Here are some helpful guiding points for that talk: What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All...
Read MoreAdvice for Parents on Preventing Atlanta Passenger Injuries
As parents, your job is to keep your children safe. One of the biggest risks kids face is the chance of being hurt or killed as a passenger in a car accident. Preventing passenger injuries and fatalities is something that parents should prioritize, particularly as it begins to get dark out earlier each day through...
Read MoreHolidays a Dangerous Time for Atlanta Pedestrian Accidents
Holidays are a high risk time for pedestrian accident in Atlanta. Just recently, AJC.com reported on a pedestrian death which occurred over the Labor Day weekend. The man had been driving a 2002 Acura MDX on Interstate 75 when the car drifted off the road and hit a guardrail. The driver got out of the...
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety Tips for Drivers
School is here and yellow buses are on our roads carrying some very precious cargo. For the safety of our kids, here is a quick refresher on school bus safety for drivers. We should always drive alert and within the speed limit, but especially when near a bus stop, near a school bus, or in...
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