Car accidents are more than just momentary events; they can leave lasting scars both physically and psychologically. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are one of the leading causes of head injuries. Brain injuries from car accidents are concerning due to their often subtle onset and potentially profound impact on...

“I just experienced my first car accident and I’m hurt. What should I do?” If you were involved in a severe car accident recently, there are some important next steps you need to take and pitfalls to avoid in the near future. Major crashes can differ from minor crashes in significant ways. On top of...

The chest is the largest part of the human body, therefore it is more likely to take the brunt of the impact and damage in a wreck. The lungs provide a critical service to the body. They intake air every second of every day, replenishing oxygen into the bloodstream, which is used by every cell...

The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, serious and fatal car accidents still happen at an alarming rate during this time. Tragically, many of these collisions could have been prevented if someone hadn't made the reckless decision to drive drunk. That's why many traffic safety groups have designated...

As the world tries to return to a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlanta returns to its congestion-driven ways. Some traffic trends reversed in the past couple years, such as the number of fatal highway crashes, which spiked during 2020 and 2021 despite fewer cars on the roads. Other trends, like the surge...

Emergencies happen while driving on the interstate. Maybe you suffer a flat tire, a smoking engine, or the steering wheel stops working. It’s not safe to keep driving, so you pull over. You get out to inspect the issue, disheartened and frustrated. This isn’t how you pictured your day going. What can you do? Who...

In the fast-paced world of modern life, it's no secret that distractions can creep into every aspect of our daily routines. Unfortunately, when these distractions find their way into our time behind the wheel, they can lead to severe and sometimes fatal consequences. More than 3,500 people died in distracted driving accidents across the United...

Know the warning signs and put your health first. You're in a car wreck. Fortunately, you walk away feeling mostly okay; a little dazed, perhaps, but nothing is obviously injured. You're in the clear, right? Unfortunately, we have seen time and again that that is not always the case. Even seemingly minor car accidents can...

It was the deadliest Labor Day Weekend in more than nine years. According to investigators and news reports, 21 people were killed in crashes over the three-day holiday weekend. Two others drowned in state lakes. The fatalities include: Five teenagers who died in a multi-vehicle incident in Gwinnett County after their pickup truck went over...