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Did you know that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Distracted driving comes in a variety of forms, and usually happens when a driver attempts to “multitask” while operating a car. Texting while driving is by far one of the most common examples of this. While this isn’t new or shocking information, you may be…

According to a recent study conducted by CBS News, from 2013 to 2015, more than 6,636 trucking accidents involving elderly drivers were reported. The article also noted that within the past three years, there was a 19 percent increase in accidents combining both commercial truck and bus drivers who were in their 70s, 80s and…

Following a car accident, time is of the essence. You’ve most likely heard or seen (from your insurance card) that you should notify your insurance carrier within 24 hours of a crash. And while this practice is recommended, it’s not exactly the law. In fact, determining how long an individual has to report a wreck…

While we accept that technology reigns king, it still makes its mark in sometimes surprising aspects of our lives. In the State of Georgia, our state drivers will be the first ever to experience a brand new technology, one that can measure both tire pressure and tread depth – without the need for any extra…

As “the biggest snow threat” in years named Helena bears down on the South, our home state of Georgia is preparing our roads for dangerous conditions. Snowy roads can often be dangerous –  this isn’t new information. Due to ice, snow, sleet and other forms of bad weather, driving will become difficult and possibly hazardous. State…

On November 22nd, school bus driver Johnthony Walker was speeding with 35 children on board – not a single child was wearing a seat belt. On the chilly morning, Walker lost control of the bus, leading to a collision with a tree. The bus then rolled over into a lamp post. The children ranged in age from kindergarten…

It’s an unfortunate, yet inevitable fact: Car accidents happen every single day. You could be the most cautious driver on the road, constantly aware of your own speed and taking care to use safe driving habits, yet one day you will find yourself involved in a car crash due to another motorist’s carelessness. A wreck…

Drowsiness has a globally negative impact on performance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases situational awareness, and impairs judgment. Drowsy driving can endanger other drivers and place people at risk of injury. 

Inadequate Protection For Victims of Bus Accidents Bad crashes happen everyday, all over the country.  You can’t predict where the next big crash will happen or who the victims will be.  People who pay to be passengers on buses expect the drivers of those buses to be safe drivers.  They expect the bus companies to…

Back in 2009, modern transportation underwent a major shift thanks to a ride-sharing system called Uber. With other companies like Lyft joining the scene, the tide of urban traffic shifted from a time where independent drivers fended for themselves or used taxis to more than 8 million people who now use app-based ride-sharing services. Now,…