The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) promotes Child Passenger Safety Week in September, officially running from September 19 through the 25. The agency encourages parents and guardians to use this time to review their children’s car seat use and...
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The latest data on fatal truck accidents
Driving near large trucks in Georgia can be scary sometimes. Although our country needs commercial trucks to make important deliveries, the sheer size of tractor-trailers makes them an inherent road hazard. Every year, thousands of people are killed and injured in...
Are truckers more likely to cause a distracted driving accident?
Consumers across the nation rely on truckers to move goods and materials across incredible distances in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, these professional drivers are not immune to the temptation of passing the time or multitasking while behind the wheel....
How deadly are red light accidents?
Drivers don't always follow fundamental traffic laws, leading to avoidable accidents on Georgia roads. While some may never go through a stop sign, they might not hesitate about running a red light. When a vehicle approaches an intersection just as the light turns...
Study looks at making police lineups more reliable
While eyewitness evidence can often be a crucial element in a criminal trial, it also has proven to be unreliable in many cases, with DNA evidence leading to some convictions being overturned. Efforts to make eyewitness identification, including police lineups, more...
Car accident myths that could complicate your injury claim
Car accidents are major moments in the lives of injured victims. The chaos following the fact can be frustrating, and dealing with injuries is even worse. One of the biggest problems many injured Georgia residents have is knowing where to turn for financial...
What are the differences between robbery, burglary and theft?
Each year, many burglaries, robberies and thefts happen in the United States. If you're facing charges for one of these crimes in Georgia, it's beneficial to learn how they differ from one another. Here is a closer look at the differences between burglary, theft and...
Psilocybin possession laws can mean additional charges
Drug laws are often inconsistent among certain states, and psilocybin mushrooms are a prime example of that variation. Denver and Oakland are actually two cities that have made them legal within local jurisdictions. Additionally, they are not abundant across the...
How an expert adjuster minimizes claims of negligent security
If you have an accident in Georgia that involves a slip and fall on a property, it may come under the category of premises law violations. It's expected that property owners will take the proper safety precautions to prevent accidents from happening, but this isn't...
Do teenagers get into more car accidents than adults?
According to the CDC, teenage drivers in Georgia are three times more likely than adult drivers to get involved in a fatal car accident. Teenage drivers have much less experience than adult drivers, making them more likely to take risks and distract themselves while...