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Auto accidents can happen at any time of the day. Nearly half of all fatal car accidents are reportedly at night. People who plan on driving at night may need to be aware of the following dangers: 1. Low visibility The biggest danger of driving at night is how dark...
A car crash could result in a number of unexpected injuries. After a thorough examination by a physician, an accident victim may face a diagnosis revealing a shoulder injury. The severity of the injury and the recommended treatment will vary among accident victims,...
Ignoring blind spots is a common cause of motor vehicle accidents in Georgia and throughout the nation. The National Highway Safety Administration reported over 800,000 car accidents from blind spot neglect occur annually. Even the most experienced driver forgets to...
Cars are a part of almost everyone's daily life, but most people don't think about the relationship between car color and their safety in Georgia. It might seem like an odd question, but there is evidence that specific colors can increase the risk of personal injury...
SUVs have become popular in Georgia and the rest of the country because they are large and comfortable to ride in. Unfortunately, they pose a greater threat to pedestrians than smaller vehicles. In fact, according to a recent study, the odds of an SUV hitting a...
Commercial trucks transport more than 11 billion tons of materials every year throughout the U.S. Each truck can carry cargo weighing tens of thousands of pounds. Improper loads can cause severe motor vehicle accidents. Unbalanced loads The Federal Motor Carrier...
Car accidents remain a constant occurrence in Georgia, and many investigations reveal that reckless drivers caused the collisions. Reckless driving refers to various behaviors performed by a motorist that do not involve caring about the harm such actions may inflict....
If you have been involved in a truck accident while traveling in Georgia, you may be entitled to compensation. However, this is generally only true if you can prove that another party was negligent in causing the crash to occur. There are many lines of evidence that...