Spring is a joyous season for many people. People look forward to celebrating Easter with their family members. Children anxiously wait for a week off of school. Warmer temperatures mean an influx of spring flowers and often more outdoor activity. While Georgia does...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 “minor” driving habits that can contribute to major collisions
Discussions about Georgia car crashes and what causes them often focus on the most egregious traffic violations possible. Obviously, getting behind the wheel while drunk or on drugs is a major safety concern, as is the choice to text while driving. However, most...
Why SUVs present so much more danger to cyclists than cars do
It might seem like an unsurprising finding that bicyclists who are involved in collisions with SUVs suffer injuries that are 55% more severe than those who are struck by smaller cars or that their head injuries are 63% more severe. Certainly, SUVs are larger and...
3 ways spring weather can contribute to traffic collision risks
Every season features unique safety-related risk factors, including specific traffic safety concerns. Freezing temperatures are sometimes a concern in the winter months, while glare and intoxicated drivers leaving barbecues are issues during the summer. The spring is...
Winter roads can contain hidden dangers
If you walk outside to get in your car and there’s a foot of snow on the ground, you know that you’re going to have a relatively difficult and potentially dangerous commute. It’s clear that there is a greater risk because you’re going to have to drive through these...
3 options for justice after a crash caused by a drunk driver
Almost everyone in Georgia already knows that it is illegal to drive if they have had enough to drink that it begins to affect their motor function or thought processes. However, plenty of people still drive drunk anyway, often because they assume they can do it...
Distractions can add up when you’re behind the wheel
When you’re driving your car, you need to be as focused on the road as you can be. You know that distractions can be dangerous, and they could put you or others in harm’s way. Most of the time, people think of distractions as things like using a cell phone or texting...
2 ways others could cause you injuries while you exercise
One of the most basic things you need to do to preserve your health and longevity is to exercise regularly. Frequent cardiovascular exercise helps keep your body in good functioning condition and even helps stave off mental health issues, like depression....
3 serious injuries you could suffer while on a bike ride
Whether you go on a scheduled spring cruise with your local cycling club or take rides by yourself to run errands and get exercise, you could get seriously hurt in a crash. There can be safety in numbers because other cyclists can provide first aid or call for...
Why texting at a red light is still dangerous
There are those who still choose to text and drive, even though it is clearly very dangerous. Thankfully, though, people are becoming more aware of these risks. There are more people who choose to put their phones away when they drive. Not all of these people just...
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