Auto Accident
Georgia’s Head-On Collision Prevention
Head-on car accidents remain some of the deadliest types of auto collisions. While advances in auto safety have reduced both the occurrence and death rate of head-on collisions, true progress will most likely come via preventative measures enacted on a local, state, and even federal level. What can Georgia do now to reduce the number…
Read MoreGeorgia at the Forefront of Ride Sharing Innovation and Problems
While it is not ideal to be well known for traffic congestion, issues in Athens and Atlanta have led to two novel rideshare data applications. It seems that ride sharing companies are poised to take over the gap between car ownership and public transportation. With ride sharing, however, comes new risks and concerns for passengers.…
Read MoreThe Debate Over Federal Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
In May of 2017, Georgia became one of 22 states to enact regulations related to autonomous vehicles. While these state laws have paved the way for self-driving cars on roadways across the nation, they have also created some legal variations between states. A recent USA Today article discussed the potential complications of contrasting state laws…
Read MoreUninsured Motorist Insurance in Georgia
After a car accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for paying for the other driver’s related expenses. At a minimum, Georgia residents must carry “25/50/25” liability coverage to pay for bodily injury and property damage in an accident – that is, $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident for bodily injuries, as well…
Read MoreTire Failure Causes Crash in Bryan County, Georgia
A GMC Yukon carrying 10 people, eight of them children, crashed on Interstate 16 after a rear tire failure on Sunday afternoon just south of Savannah, according to Savannahnow.com. The Yukon flipped four times and all the windows were broken. All 10 occupants were ejected from the SUV, according to Bryan County Deputy Sheriff Carroll…
Read MoreI-95 Shut Down Near Savannah Due to Tractor Trailor Accident
Traffic is normal again after two 18-wheeler wrecks on I-95 near Savannah on Tuesday. Emergency officials were clearing one single-vehicle 18-wheeler wreck on I-95 near Savannah when they came upon a charter bus that crashed into a second 18-wheeler. One of the 10 bus passengers was airlifted from the scene for medical treatment. The other…
Read MoreAuto Safety Advocates Ask For Reinvestigation Into Jeep Recalls
Safety advocates are demanding federal regulators reopen an investigation into the rear-mounted fuel tanks on the Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty. The Center for Auto Safety said in a Feb. 19 letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that Jeeps remain the “most lethal” passenger vehicles, despite Fiat Chrysler’s offer to buy…
Read MoreUpdates Underway for Safety Regulations in the Trucking Industry
When a tractor-trailer or other large truck is involved in a collision, the risk of serious injuries increases dramatically given the sheer weight and size of these giants of the roadway. Although the trucking industry is regulated by the federal government in the United States, far too many carriers knowingly violate safety regulations if those…
Read MoreBreaking News: Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Savannah Highway
SAVANNAH, GA — Five people are left dead after a tractor trailer accident on I-16 near I-95 in Pooler, just outside of Savannah, on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19th. This incident involved a total of seven vehicles and shut down a stretch of I-16 for several hours following the accident. Local Police Chief Mark…
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