Car Accidents

Being involved in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. Unfortunately, it's also something that will happen to most people at some point in their lives. Because accidents are so common in Georgia and across the U.S., understanding what to do in the...

Dehydration is called a “hidden risk” of driving, because people don’t believe that they can get dehydrated in their vehicles. Interestingly, it’s more common than you may think. Someone who drives for many hours on end may not be drinking as much as they should....

Most people realize that driving with their phones in their hands is a dangerous choice. Texting while driving is one of the most serious forms of distraction because it takes your eyes off the road and your hands off of the wheel. It is dangerous enough that Georgia...

Ask any driver whether they prefer driving in the winter or summer, and they’ll probably enthusiastically tell you that summer is their preference. Unfortunately, summer is actually the worst time to be on the road. In fact, we’re approaching the early start of the...

Overall, women are more likely to be seriously injured or killed in vehicle crashes than men. Some people have blamed the lack of crash test dummies that reflect women’s bodies and how they react to collisions. A recently published study by the Insurance Institute for...

It has never been easier than it is right now to file a car insurance claim. You don't even have to talk to someone on the phone or wait for an adjuster to read a police report anymore. You can potentially submit documentation directly from your phone without ever...

When people say “Don’t drink and drive,” they typically mean that you should never drink alcohol before getting behind the wheel. Intoxicated driving is dangerous and illegal. This is something every young driver hears when they’re learning and likely something most...

There are a lot of factors to consider when thinking about the risks people take while driving. They drive while intoxicated, while they’re fatigued and while they’re too young and inexperienced to drive safely. But have you ever thought about someone who is listening...

You are probably looking forward to the day when self-driving vehicles populate Georgia roads since you have likely been told that they will stop all future car accidents from occurring. However, recent research has shown that this hope is misplaced since accidents...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a Traffic Safety Culture Index recently, and 72% of respondents aged 16 to 18 admitted to some form of negligent driving. For every mile traveled, 16- and 17-year-old drivers are three times more likely to be in a fatal...