You surely see them all the time on Dalton's roads and highways: people driving and using their cellphones at the same time. Distracted driving is an epidemic throughout Georgia and the rest of the country. It kills thousands of people and seriously injures many more...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
The most dangerous roads in Georgia
Georgia’s most dangerous roads are in the Atlanta-metro area, but the northwestern part of the state has its share, too. With the presence of U.S. Interstate 75 (I-75), northwest Georgia is an area that experiences plenty of traffic. But this also means the area has...
Wrong-way driving accidents are going up
The number of wrong-way car accidents is increasing in Georgia and across the country, generating concern for traffic authorities in every state and across the nation. On average, 350 people are killed each year nationwide in a wrong-way car accident, according to the...
3 ways trucks can become unbalanced
To prevent accidents caused by heavy loads, trucks traveling through Georgia must adhere to certain weight limits. Did you know that the placement of cargo in a truck could be just as important as how much that cargo weighs? When trucks become unbalanced, they are...
Accidents with uninsured drivers in Georgia
Vehicle owners in Georgia are required to carry insurance that provides coverage of at least $25,000 to pay for personal injuries, $25,000 to pay for property damage and $50,000 for each accident, but the law does not mandate uninsured motorist coverage. However,...
A controversial port creates congestion and crash risk
The Appalachian Regional Port is a $42 million inland terminal that serves as a distribution and advanced manufacturing site in Murray County. The 42-acre transportation hub has its share of supporters who claim that the facility takes pressure off professional truck...
Dealing with unreasonably low settlement offers
After people in Georgia are injured in car accidents because of someone else's negligence, they will likely be contacted by the at-fault party's insurance company shortly after the company learns about their injuries. In some cases, the insurance company will extend...
The dangers of fatigued driving, and the solution
While driving in Dalton, Georgia, perhaps you were in a crash and you found out that the other driver was negligent. It could have been that the driver was drowsy. Some think that fatigue behind the wheel is not so great a danger as, say, drunkenness, but this is not...
The IIHS wants automated tools to be safer
There is a good chance that you have driven in Georgia in a vehicle that has advanced safety or automation features. While they may offer the potential to make roads safer, driver assistance tools have also been criticized by many different government agencies....
Why teen drivers should drive alone
Parents and teenagers in Georgia are normally excited when teens get their drivers' licenses. However, parents should understand that teen drivers have a much greater risk of being involved in accidents. While it might mean that parents will need to continue driving...