An accident can happen in the blink of an eye. In one moment you are driving to work and the next you find yourself looking at a totaled vehicle, checking to see if you or anyone else is hurt and trying to figure out what went wrong. When the answer points to another...
The human body's response to trauma can be deceptive. If you tell a police officer, an EMT or the other driver you are unhurt following a collision, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will likely reference this statement repeatedly if you later seek compensation...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) top the list of the worst injuries possible after a car crash. Damage to the brain can cause a variety of debilitating symptoms. Despite how severe brain injuries can be, people often fail to notice them immediately after a car crash....
Some car crash injuries are minor. People make full recoveries if they receive proper treatment. The worst car crash injuries have permanent consequences. If people injure their brains or their spinal cords, they may have lifelong medical challenges that result from...
Springtime in Georgia sees warmer weather and increased precipitation. Cyclists and joggers suddenly show up on the roads again. Many motorcycle riders also get their motorcycles back out of storage. A spring ride can be an exciting way to mark the passage of the...
Car crashes can be incredibly expensive. They can cause massive damage to motor vehicles, rendering them unsafe to drive. They can injure the people in the vehicle or even lead to someone dying. Injuries generate major medical expenses. They can also affect the...
Even the safest driver in the best-equipped vehicle can end up involved in a crash. Drivers can only control the condition of their own vehicles and their behavior on the road. They cannot prevent others from texting while driving or getting behind the wheel after...
Car crashes can generate numerous major expenses. Obviously, a collision may result in substantial damage to a vehicle. Drivers may need to either repair or completely replace their vehicles after collisions. Additionally, the people in the vehicles are at risk of...
Riding a motorcycle can be fun or even just a practical choice. Motorcycles cost less to purchase, operate and ensure than the average motor vehicle. However, the trade-off for those lower costs and the overall exhilaration of riding is the enhanced risk of serious...
As spring blossoms in Georgia, it’s time for parents to prepare their teens for the challenges they will face on the roads during the upcoming summer months. Why? The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the "100 Deadliest Days" of summer—a time when...
