A Roundabout Way of Avoiding Accidents
- posted: Sep. 22, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have an intersection in your neighborhood that’s undergoing construction, you might be surprised to learn the local authorities have opted to build a roundabout rather than install a Read More
Georgia DOT Digging for Diamonds Across the State
- posted: Sep. 15, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you’ve been frustrated by heavily congested traffic in Gwinnett, Cobb and Chatham counties, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants you to know that relief is on the way, in Read More
Accident on GA-6 Fits Upward Trend in Older Biker Deaths
- posted: Sep. 08, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A Sunday excursion on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle ended tragically for a husband and wife on Georgia Highway 6. According to the Georgia State Patrol, it was around midnight, July 3, when Read More
Injured Clayton County Firefighters Involved in Wreck Save Girl’s Life
- posted: Aug. 11, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A fire truck and another vehicle collided this May on a Clayton County road when an 18-year-old woman ran a red light and hit the side of the truck. The crash Read More
Head-On Crash Causes Serious Injuries on Georgia Roadway
- posted: Aug. 04, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Four people were seriously hurt this April after a head-on crash in Brunswick, when a woman allegedly crossed over into opposing traffic on County Road 17 near Needwood Road and Read More
Woman Hurt in Rear-End Accident Involving a Box Truck
- posted: Jul. 28, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A wreck between a Toyota Scion automobile and a commercial box truck in LaFayette resulted in serious injuries to the driver of the car. The 26-year-old woman was driving on Read More
What Extra Safety Rules Must Georgia Truck Drivers Follow?
- posted: Jun. 23, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Tractor-trailers, also called semi-trucks or big-rigs, are massive vehicles weighing up to 40 tons, capable of transporting large amounts of cargo. Because of their size, their shape, and their ability Read More
Autonomous Trucks Have the Potential to Save Lives on Georgia’s Roads
- posted: Jun. 09, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
When most people think of self-driving vehicles, their mind turns to Google’s small fleet of autonomous cars that are mostly confined to the roadways of California. While the technology is Read More
Will Electronic Hour-Logging Devices Make Trucks Safer?
- posted: Jun. 02, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Since the 1930s, when federal regulations were put into place to reduce accidents by limiting the time truckers spend on the road, truck drivers have been required to track their Read More
Trucker Shortage Adds Danger to the Roads
- posted: May 26, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Here in Georgia, as well as nationwide, trucking companies are struggling to hire enough drivers to haul cargo. The extent of the trucker shortage is unknown, but estimates range from a Read More
Georgia Actress Killed in Roadway Accident
- posted: May 12, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Actress Thadea Williams’ promising career was tragically cut short on February 28 when she was killed in a late-night traffic accident in Savannah. The 30-year-old Stone Mountain resident, who appeared Read More
Georgia Lawmakers Attempt to Repeal State’s Helmet Law
- posted: May 05, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Some Georgia legislators recently attempted to repeal the state law requiring adults to wear helmets while operating motorcycles, mopeds and three-wheel vehicles. House Bill 797, sponsored by Rep. Tom Kirby (R, Read More
The Importance of Carrying Uninsured Motorist Coverage
- posted: Apr. 21, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Most drivers purchase insurance and assume their costs will be paid if they are in an accident caused by another driver. In reality, this is not always the case. To Read More
Georgia Truck Drivers and Cellphones: A Deadly Combination
- posted: Apr. 07, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Under federal law, commercial motor vehicle operators are not allowed to use cellphones to text while driving. They are also restricted from using cellphones for talking unless they are using Read More
Driver Accused of Hitting Police Vehicle While Intoxicated
- posted: Mar. 31, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A suspected drunk driver is accused of smashing into a Georgia State Patrol vehicle on February 12 near the intersection of Roswell Road and Piedmont Road in Buckhead. The officer Read More
MARTA Bus Strikes Woman Crossing Road in Downtown Atlanta
- posted: Mar. 17, 2016
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
A woman was struck by a MARTA bus in downtown Atlanta early on Friday, January 15. According to a spokesperson for the transit agency, the accident occurred at the intersection Read More
