Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the hardest things that anyone can ever go through. The shock, in addition to the sense of loss, is incomprehensible to anyone who has not experienced it. If you believe that another person's actions contributed to the death...
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Travel is down, but holiday drunk driving is still a risk
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that shows no signs of slowing down, the holiday season will look very different for most Americans this year. Government leaders and health officials are urging everyone to avoid family gatherings for Thanksgiving, and some are heeding...
Santa is not the only delivery driver under too much pressure
Delivering presents and goods is an urgent business at this time of year. While now done by a team of people driving trucks rather than one man and some elves on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, the pressure to deliver is still immense. It can result in increased dangers...
November starts with Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
The holiday season will soon be upon us starting later this month, and it is usually accompanied by public safety messages regarding the dangers of impaired driving. Those messages specifically focus on alcohol impairment, which most drivers are conscientious enough...
Scientific breakthrough may someday reverse spinal nerve damage
One of the worst non-fatal consequences of a motor vehicle accident is suffering spinal damage, including partial or complete paralysis. The spinal column is such an important yet vulnerable part of our bodies that any damage to it could greatly and permanently impair...
How to combat distractions built into your car
Among the advanced features that allow you to connect your phone to your car and buttons that control the windows in your car, there is lots to play around with as you drive. Although, these buttons might seem inviting or multitasking behind the wheel might seem...
What to do if your vehicle is hydroplaning
Most motorists don't think twice when they encounter a little rain on the roadways. However, if you've ever felt your car lose control for a split second or longer while driving on a wet road, you know just how dangerous rainfall can be to vehicles. Hydroplaning...
Late-summer floods create hazardous road conditions
As the long summer days grow shorter, seasonal storms come to Georgia. These massive, often tropical, storm systems wreak havoc on Georgia’s coastal cities and reach farther inland. Heavy rains affect roadways as far west as Atlanta, Rome and Cedartown, creating...
What if I’m hit by an uninsured driver?
Being involved in an auto accident is unsettling and frustrating. However, you can feel even more upset if an uninsured driver hits you. If you receive injuries in the crash, what are you supposed to do? Who will cover the costs of your injuries, as well as pay for...
The link between construction zones and road deaths
No one likes to encounter road construction during their travels, but statistics show that doing so may be more than just annoying. The number of lives lost in U.S. work zones is on the rise, suggesting that in addition to being a nuisance, construction zones are...