Any driver knows that long road trips can be exhausting. But truck drivers are subject to long hauls on a daily basis. While companies and consumers alike depend on them to transfer and deliver goods, these long trips can take mental and physical tolls on a truck...
Police: Georgia high school student caused fatal wreck
If you drive about an hour northwest of Alpharetta, you will come to the town of Adairsville. The Georgia State Patrol said the Bartow County town was recently the site of a head-on collision in which two people died.
Tips to avoid a motorcycle wreck
Riding a motorcycle is an escape that many people across the United States enjoy. The freedom and adrenaline rush you receive have made riding a bike one of the most popular options on the road. That said, motorcycle enthusiasts put themselves at risk of injury every...
Truck wrecks: It’s not just the collisions that can be deadly
When people think of crashes involving massive commercial-sized trucks, they often think of the collisions: a truck rear-ending a stopped vehicle or smashing into oncoming traffic after crossing the center line. While these are certainly some of the most catastrophic...
What happens if an uninsured driver hits me?
You likely carry auto insurance that meets Georgia’s minimum requirements. Your insurance may even go well beyond the minimum liability insurance needed. But not every driver on Georgia roads has proper car insurance. If an uninsured driver crashes into you, you...
Recognizing the signs of a TBI after a car wreck
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, 288,000 people had a hospital stay for a traumatic brain injury or TBI. Of those people, 20.4% suffered a TBI from a car wreck. TBIs are a serious concern when you get in a wreck. Your head...
Seemingly small negligence could lead to big rig issues
Being the victim of a trucking accident can be a terrifying experience. The size that makes them crucial for transporting goods can become a nightmare if they’re not meeting safety standards. Those trucks must be engineering marvels to handle the transportation of so...
Report says Amazon avoids responsibility for truck crashes
An investigation by nonprofit ProPublica says retail giant Amazon shields itself from liability in large truck wrecks by using a growing network of contractors to deliver its packages. The news organization looked at 60 crashes since 2015 involving Amazon delivery...
