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The number of fatalities from Georgia car accidents has increased in recent years. In 2015, 1,430 fatalities took place on Georgia roadways, according to data compiled by Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), each year 8,000 two-vehicle collisions with motorcycles could be mitigated or prevented if passenger vehicles were equipped with certain safety systems, including lane maintenance, blind spot detection and front crash prevention.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) worked together on a combined study of semitruck accident causes. According to their report, two of the biggest reasons these wrecks happen is that drivers are overworked and fatigued.

A teen driver who was involved in a fatal accident has been indicted and he is facing vehicular homicide charges. The accident happened on June 19, 2017, when the young man was driving a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck.

In some car accidents, you are in no position to gather evidence. If you are trapped in your car – no way.

Everyone by now knows, or should realize, that distracted driving presents real hazards on our highways. But when most people consider what constitutes a distraction, few mention conversing with others inside of the vehicle.

Millennial drivers often get a bad rap, but are the accusations of inattention, reckless behavior and rampant texting behind the wheel warranted? According to USA Today, today’s millennial drivers may, in fact, be as bad as many people say.

Trucks can cause major damage, including severe injuries or even loss of life. A truck accident claim may help accident victims to receive compensation for their injuries.

A sidewall blowout can be very dangerous, especially at interstate speeds, sending your car out of control. It could cause an accident, leaving you and others with serious injuries.

A motorcycle accident can leave you with broken bones, torn skin and no way to support yourself while you heal. To avoid ending up in the hospital, motorcyclists are wise to take a proactive approach to safety.