Apr 22, 2019 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Featured Posts, Injury Blog, Personal Injury
It only takes a few seconds for a driver to become distracted and crash. Five seconds could be the time it takes to check a text but it’s also the time it takes to drive the length of a football field at 55 mph. And with distractions everywhere from flashy billboards...
Apr 5, 2019 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety
There’s a general idea that hands-free technology like virtual assistants (i.e. Siri and Cortana), Bluetooth, and dashboard systems make driving while using your phone safer. But is that the reality of the matter? While cars are becoming computers themselves, it’s...
Jan 23, 2019 | Dangers For Children, Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Injury Blog, Pedestrians, Personal Injury, Rideshare
While they haven’t been around long, electric scooters have caused mayhem to major cities around the country. Dozens of articles have come out on the injuries specifically caused by them ranging from road rash to concussions to brain bleeds and now including deaths....
May 9, 2018 | Distracted Drivers, Personal Injury
Beginning July 1st, Georgians will have to put down their phones while driving. That’s according to HB 673, the new Hands-free Distracted Driving Bill, which Governor Nathan Deal signed into law earlier this month. The Hands-free Distracted Driving Bill requires...
Apr 11, 2018 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Personal Injury
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the dangers of trying to multi-task while behind the wheel. Busy professionals are notorious for this type of behavior – trying to maximize valuable work hours by getting as much done as...
Aug 9, 2017 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Personal Injury, Teenagers
Many students in the metro Atlanta area went back to school this month. While some waited outside at their neighborhood bus stop, others drove themselves to campus for the very first time. Driving to school can be exciting for teenagers – but anxiety-inducing for...
Jul 5, 2017 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Personal Injury
Metro Atlanta is known for its traffic congestion, and with this congestion comes a host of driving issues. This is especially true for those commuting through North Fulton County and its many interconnected roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Apr 12, 2017 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Personal Injury, Teenagers
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. It is a time to bring attention to the dangers of trying to multi-task while behind the wheel. When people hear “distracted driving,” many think of talking on the phone or texting. But, in fact, cell phones are not the...
Apr 5, 2017 | Distracted Drivers, Driving Safety, Pedestrians, Personal Injury
Today is National Walking Day in the U.S. It is an event, sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA), to remind people about the health benefits of getting outside and taking a walk. The AHA advises participants in this event to wear comfy clothes, stretch...
