Motor Vehicle Accidents

There are many lakes in Georgia, and because of the usually fine weather, people can enjoy being out on the water for much of the year. There is an exhilaration, a feeling of freedom in taking a boat out on the lake. However, when boat operators have a few...

Imagine you're riding your bicycle along the side of the road while obeying all traffic laws. It's the early evening hours and you've turned on the headlight of your bike and you're wearing your bicycle helmet. Unfortunately, a motorist distracted by his cellphone...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to reduce instances of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries is for drivers and passengers to use seat belts. Nevertheless, millions of Americans make it a regular habit not to...

We've all seen the archetypical photo of a whiplash victim with a neck brace sitting in the courtroom. However, whiplash injuries can have severe and painful effects on victims, and the medical care needed for whiplash can be costly -- too costly for some people to be...

As the technology behind autonomous vehicles continues to improve, the world will benefit from numerous safety advantages associated with non-human drivers. It's important to consider these safety advantages, not only from the perspective of supporting the...

Sometimes we are in the middle of a difficult traffic situation, and we're forced to follow closely behind another motorist. If you're a responsible driver, these circumstances are rarely by choice. If you're an aggressive driver, on the other hand, you might have...

The average weight of a motor vehicle in the United States is 4,000 pounds, so -- as you might imagine -- piloting a heavy object like this through traffic that includes other cars, pedestrians and bicyclists is a weighty responsibility. One false move, a tiny...

Getting out on the water and boating in Georgia can be one of the most enjoyable activities on a hot summer day. However, there are many risks to be aware of as well. Accidents are frequent occurrences. To minimize your risk for serious injury due to a boating...

Your motorcycle jacket isn't just for style -- it could also save your life. As cool and chic as you look in your leather, armored Harley Davidson jacket, that could be one the most important pieces of safety equipment you own, second to your motorcycle helmet. If...

Whenever you get into a motor vehicle in Georgia, you make a potentially life-saving choice. This choice is the same if you're a driver or a passenger. It involves putting on a seat belt. If you choose not to put on a seat belt, you increase your chances of dying in a...