Georgia's high accident rates translate to frequent insurance claims. However, many misconceptions surround the claims process, potentially leading to unfair settlements. Here, we debunk some common myths to help empower you with knowledge. Myth #1: Insurance claims...
Unfortunately, driving can bring out the worst in some people. In fact, some studies suggest that aggressive driving is a factor in around half of all fatal road traffic collisions. It’s not easy knowing how to react to an aggressive driver who endangers your safety....
Teenagers have the highest fatal accident rate in the country. They make up a very small age group of drivers, from just 16 to 19, and they are involved in a disproportionate number of serious car accidents. The rate at which these accidents lead to fatal injuries is...
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is starting out the new year by working to combat the crisis of fatalities on our roads. The latest available data shows that nearly 2,000 people were killed in crashes in 2022. That averages out to about five people...
Drunk driving is one of the top contenders for causes of auto accidents. There’s clear evidence behind why drunk driving is so dangerous; alcohol reduces necessary brain function for safe driving, such as impairing vision, reducing motor control and impacting...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur in a fall, car crash, violent attack or other event. It can be difficult to know which of the many symptoms associated with a TBI will gradually heal largely on their own and which could require long-term treatment and therapy....
If you were involved in a serious car crash, you may believe the other driver was completely at fault. That may well be accurate. Nonetheless, you can count on that driver’s insurer to look for ways in which you bear some responsibility for the crash. Even a small...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Over a million car accidents are estimated to happen every year. Of these million accidents, 50 thousand are fatal. And, nearly 30 thousand car accidents happen a day. Every car accident is...
Over the last few years, there has been an interesting trend when it comes to fatal car accidents. Cars are getting safer as technology develops, and some of these years – such as 2020 and 2021 – even had lower traffic levels, with far fewer people on the road. But...