Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Car Accidents are a Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s)
If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you may have heard the saying, “As long as everyone is okay and safe—that is all that matters.” This statement couldn’t be more accurate. While, a car collision can create severe damage to the vehicle, it can leave lasting effects on the health of those… Read More »
Car Accidents Cost Employers Money
“Wearing a seat belt, saves lives, reduces injuries and is good for business, too.” Good for business? Excuse me? We know that wearing a seat belt is the single most important way of saving our lives when involved in a car accident. However, new data is suggesting that seat belts are not just beneficial to… Read More »
Car Headlights Can Cause A Car Accident
Consumers looking for a new vehicle have a number of options. One person may be looking at a fuel efficient Toyota Prius, while another is looking at a luxury Mercedes Benz. The car industry provides thousands of extra gadgets to add onto a vehicle, but “standard” parts like tires, brakes, engines and lights shouldn’t be… Read More »
Will Robotic Cars Fix Human Errors That Lead to Car Accidents?
Over fifty years ago, the Jetson family was introduced to the American people. Travel was done by space ships and a robot named Rosie helped with the household chores. The futuristic utopia seemed efficient and proficient with the help of gadgets and inventions. Nowadays, new inventions and gadgets are highly sought after—especially when it makes… Read More »
Distracted Driving – More Than Just Texting and Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The month of April can be associated with foolish jokes, rainclouds, golf and green thumbs. However, what many of us may not know is that April is also National Distracted Driving Awareness month. Campaigns locally, and nationally, are spreading the word on how all drivers need to pay… Read More »
Chronic Pain Caused by a Car Accident
The repercussions from a major car accident can be life changing. Car accidents can range anywhere from a fender bender to a rollover accident. Either one can result in an accident victim having life-long pain and physical effects. For those who do seek treatment for chronic pain resulting from an accident, there is also an… Read More »
Driving for Work is a Dangerous Job
If you are one of the thousands of individuals who drive and/or commute as part of your job, this blog post is for you. Most of this discussion will be centered on factual statistics. In return, our hope is that you share this information with your employer and also learn a bit for yourself. First… Read More »
Stop for School Buses: Keep Your Money & Our Children Safe
Each morning a child steps on to a school bus. Each afternoon a child steps off of a school bus. And each time this routine occurs, there is someone in a vehicle illegally passing a school bus. According to a study done by the Gwinnett County Public Schools, in the first five (5) months of… Read More »
Causing an Accident While on a Cell Phone
While Georgia law does not yet require us to use a headset or hands-free device when talking on a cell phone while driving, the law does prohibit the use of cell phone based GPS devices while driving. Rewind ten or fifteen years ago. The “it” gadget to purchase was the TomTom or Garmin. These two… Read More »
Holiday Travel Safety: Car Accident Fatality Predictions Are Down
If you thought Thanksgiving travel was a bit crazy, wait until Christmas and New Year’s. For the first time ever, there is an estimated 100 million people expected to travel this holiday. This number triples the 38 million travelers who ventured out over Thanksgiving. According to a USA Today article and research done by the… Read More »