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According to the Department of Transportation, between 2005-2014, there were a total of 5,748,000 automobile accidents. Of those, 22%, or 1,259,000 involved hazardous weather, including rain, snow, and sleet. Annually, 5,900 people are killed and…
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Distracted driving is a rising cause of fatal accidents, especially as smartphones and GPS devices become more standard. In 2016 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that distracted driving led to 3,450…
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There are many times when a medical emergency suffered by a driver can cause a serious accident. Seizures, heart attacks, panic attacks, and a variety of other conditions can cause a driver to lose control…
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Foggy windows are a fact of life for most drivers and there really isn’t an escape from it no matter what kind of climate a person lives in. When it is cold outside, a foggy…
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The statistics regarding seatbelts and their efficacy in saving lives is sobering. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015 35,092 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents. Of those, 48% were not…
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Like many states, the DUI threshold in Georgia for those possessing a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is lowered to .04%. This is even if the person possessing a CDL is driving their own personal vehicle…
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In Georgia, a hit-and-run accident can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. If the occupants of the victim vehicle are injured and the offending vehicle leaves the scene of an accident, the driver could…
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving accounted for 3,477 deaths in 2015 alone. Another further 391,000 people were injured. The agency also claims that during daylight hours, 660,000 people are on…
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In Georgia, a DUI conviction stays on a person’s driving record for the rest of their lives. That is not the only penalty that a DUI driver may face once convicted. Of course, just being…
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Allen McIntire was arrested on March 15th. The arrest came in connection with a single-vehicle crash that occurred back in January. The crash killed McIntire’s 73-year-old passenger. The story was found on Patch.com. On January…
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Senior Skip Day has long been a tradition for Georgia high school students. It is a day near the end of the school year when high school seniors traditionally do not attend school en masse…
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Once in the realm of science fiction and hopeful invention, self-driving cars are now a reality. Or, they may soon be. Uber, the ride-sharing service giving rides to those without cars and those who might…
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Sunroofs and moonroofs are popular additions to vehicles from many auto manufacturers. Over the years, these options have become larger and are described as “panoramic.” Many times, during accidents, people are ejected through these openings…
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  In most states, a simple DUI is charged as a misdemeanor. This can change if certain conditions are met, such as injuring or killing others. Charges can also be increased if there are minor…
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When it comes to traffic fatalities, three factors are almost always to blame according to Deborah Hersman, president of the National Safety Council. Those three factors are speed, alcohol, and distraction. One primary reason for…
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