Unfortunately, cellphone usage while driving has become endemic in America. But this phenomenon is analogous to the question your mom probably often asked you when you were a child: Just because all your friends jump off a cliff to their deaths, would you really do it...
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The impact of a DUI on your CDL
As a commercial driver, you had to go through extra steps to secure your driver's license that allows you to drive commercial vehicles. You had to learn about safety and special road rules that apply to only larger vehicles. The reason for the intensity of qualifying...
Whose auto insurance company pays for the damages?
When drivers get into a car crash, they tend to have very strong opinions about who was wrong. Very few people are willing to admit fault, especially when their insurance premium and driving record might be on the line. This can complicate an already complex situation...
How long can a truck driver work in a week?
The semi-trucks and tractor-trailers you see traveling in and around Cartersville already present a risk due to their massive sizes. The last thing you want to envision is having a drowsy truck driver operating one of them. Yet the long hours of travel required of...
What is negligent entrustment?
Some in Georgia may argue that car accidents are inevitable given the number of drivers on the road. Indeed, accidents tend to be just that, yet that does not ease the financial burden on you in the immediate aftermath one. On top of the expenses that you must face,...
3 rules to keep your teen driver safe
Driving is a privilege your children can receive at a young age. When you really think about it, by age 16, children do not have much life experience or a high level of maturity. However, they can get a license to drive a vehicle in Georgia. This is a serious...
Reduce the chances of a distracted driving accident
Distracted driving is a problem in Georgia. According to the United States Department of Transportation, in 2017, distracted driving was the cause of 3,166 fatalities in the United States. Distracted driving can include any activity that takes a driver’s eyes and...
How serious are car crash burns?
Few things are more terrifying than a fiery car crash. Unfortunately, if you become the victim of one in Georgia, the results could be catastrophic burns that leave lasting scars. The American Burn Association explains that you actually can suffer the following four...
The effects of poor driving posture
We've all been encouraged at some point or another to maintain proper posture while seated in a chair. But have you ever considered your posture while driving? If not, it may be time you started. Having poor driving posture can have these negative effects. Chronic...
The dangers of tractor-trailer accidents
Getting into an accident with a tractor-trailer is scary and often life-threatening. These types of vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which would cause a devastating crash. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that there were just shy of 4,000...