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Understanding the 3 types of distracted driving
Distracted driving is a huge problem for Americans in all 50 states. In fact, in the United States in 2018 almost 3,000 people died as a result of distracted driving and nearly 400,000 people sustained injuries. Even worse, one in five of these injuries involved...
What stands between you and what you deserve?
Your injury case may be the first interaction you ever have with the adversarial legal process. If you are like most of our clients, you may have received a traffic ticket, finalized a marriage or negotiated business contracts. Yes: These procedures involve the...
How does memory loss affect TBI victims?
As a resident of Georgia who got involved in a crash, you might deal with the impact long after the incident itself. This is particularly true if you suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries take months or even years to recover from. On top of...
Why is drowsy driving such a problem for truckers?
All Georgia drivers deserve to travel on safe, risk-free roads. Unfortunately, some professional truckers do not always bring an adequate level of concern for safety to the job. In addition, the trucking industry sometimes normalizes certain roadway dangers, including...
Can a traumatic brain injury impact your personality?
As a driver in Georgia, you understand the risks you face on the road. Just one crash can lead to catastrophic injury. The consequences can last the rest of your life, impacting its quality long after the incident. If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI),...
Know the signs of bad tires
Depending on how far you drive, you expect new tires to last four or five years. Defective tires not only have a much shorter lifespan, but also put you and others on the road at risk for a serious accident. Learn how to prevent a serious auto accident resulting from...
Georgia work zone crash deaths doubled between 2014 and 2017
Construction zones are an unavoidable reality across much of Georgia, and the need for them continues as communities grow and the need for new and repaired roadways increases. While you may find it anxiety-inducing to navigate these areas, you would be wise to...
What are the three main types of driving distraction?
Everyone is aware of the dangers related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but driving while distracted is also a huge problem on American roadways. Preventing distracted driving can save thousands of lives a year. In order to prevent...
How dangerous is eating while driving?
When asked to picture dangerous driving behavior, many Americans will think about driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or using a cell phone while driving. While these are both dangerous driving situations, there are many varieties of distracted driving....
How to know if you have a personal injury claim
If you suffered a physical or mental injury as a result of someone’s negligence or harmful act, you may have a personal injury claim. For example, home accidents, motor vehicle accidents, defective products and failure to diagnose or treat are all examples of...
