Drivers face an increasing number of distractions every time they get behind the wheel. From reading or personal grooming to having a conversation or taking a sip of water, any activity that takes a driver’s attention off the road for even a small amount of time can...
GA vehicle crashes a big concern, especially when trucks are involved
Following is a question that might logically lead off any Georgia-linked blog post spotlighting motor vehicle accidents in Atlanta and elsewhere across the state. To wit: How serious are they? Readers who spend even a modicum of time behind the wheel on state roadways...
Will deaths rise during transition to self-driving cars?
It has long been predicted that fully autonomous (self-driving) cars will someday be not just a reality, but the standard way that people get around. Futurists and technology enthusiasts have been making these predictions since at least the 1950s. And in the past...
What to do when you’re the victim of a hit and run
Everyone knows to pull over safely and get the information of the other person when there is a car accident. Right? Unfortunately, not everyone stops and takes responsibility for an accident like they are supposed to. What are you supposed to do when the other person...
$2 million-dollar settlement reached with Georgia Department of Transportation
In November 2013, Jacob Edward Spradley was driving to work when he lost control of his Mustang along I-20. Both Spradley and his passenger, James Stanley Joyner, were killed when a breakaway cable terminal (BCT) guardrail sliced through the car. Melvin Hewitt,...
The dangers of parking lots during the holiday season
At this time of year, it is easy to get distracted. Aside from your usual responsibilities, you probably have guests arriving, food to prepare and lots of shopping to do. Like many people, you may feel as if you are constantly in a hurry. At times like this, it's easy...
