It can be unsafe for anyone with certain medical conditions to be behind the wheel. Not only can that person endanger him- or herself, but they can also put others on the road at risk as well. This is especially true when the driver in question is operating a big rig, 18-wheeler, or other large […]
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The Atlanta metropolitan area is a significantly dangerous area for drivers. Multiple lanes of mixed traffic, extensive highways, and aggressive drivers are some of the reasons for car accidents, trucking accidents, and motorcycle accidents. Atlanta is one of the top cities that have seen more than their fair share of car-related injuries and deaths. Therefore, […]
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According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, there have been 6 million cases of automobile accidents from the year 2000 to 2006 in the state of Georgia. There were over 11,000 people who lost their lives in traffic-related accidents–that is an average of 35 people dead per week as a result of these crashes. These […]
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Motorcycle accident claims are one of the most difficult cases to defend. Accidents caused by motorcycles are complex due to the extensive nature of injuries and the contributing factors that affect the accident. Also, motorcycle riders believe that there is prejudice against them; that they are judged more harshly than accident victims riding in passenger […]
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With rideshare services like Uber and Lyft becoming more and more popular, the question is being raised, “Who is responsible for installing car seats?” If you and your child decide to grab a ride in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, and your child needs a car seat, who is responsible for ensuring that they are […]
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As a parent, you know how busy just taking your kids from one activity to the next can keep you. There seems to be a never-ending schedule of after school activities, doctor appointments, parties, and other places to be. That’s part of the reason that rideshare services have become so popular; many parents have taken […]
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Both visitors to and residents of Georgia often require transportation on short notice to get them from one location to another. Because many people don’t have time to wait for public transportation, they turn to taxis and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft. While these services may be valuable, it can be difficult to […]
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 4,761 fatalities due to accidents involving large trucks in 2017. This is the highest number of people killed in this type of accident in the most recent 10-year period. With this number on the rise, it is important to understand exactly what causes these accidents. […]
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Georgia officials are planning to construct a truck-only highway along the 40-mile stretch from Macon to Atlanta. The project would help to reduce congestion, increase safety, and provide for the anticipated increase in truck traffic over the next several years. Sharing the Road Unfortunately, truck-only highways are still a few years away. In the […]
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The Georgia State Patrol says semi-truck drivers are responsible for two deaths on a Dade County highway. Following one deadly crash, in which drugs are suspected to have played a role, there were five more accidents in the same area. The Dade County sheriff is watching the area closely and has warned drivers to use […]
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