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Distracted Driving: The Myth Behind Multitasking
Did you know that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Distracted driving comes in a variety of forms, and usually happens when a driver attempts to “multitask” while operating a car. Texting while driving is by far one of the most common examples of this....
Are Elderly Truck Drivers Causing More Accidents?
According to a recent study conducted by CBS News, from 2013 to 2015, more than 6,636 trucking accidents involving elderly drivers were reported. The article also noted that within the past three years, there was a 19 percent increase in accidents combining both...
How Long After a Car Accident Can I Wait to File an Insurance Claim?
Following a car accident, time is of the essence. You’ve most likely heard or seen (from your insurance card) that you should notify your insurance carrier within 24 hours of a crash. And while this practice is recommended, it’s not exactly the law. In fact,...
I-85: The Highway of the Future
While we accept that technology reigns king, it still makes its mark in sometimes surprising aspects of our lives. In the State of Georgia, our state drivers will be the first ever to experience a brand new technology, one that can measure both tire pressure and tread...
Helena Storm Warning: Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
As “the biggest snow threat” in years named Helena bears down on the South, our home state of Georgia is preparing our roads for dangerous conditions. Snowy roads can often be dangerous – this isn't new information. Due to ice, snow, sleet and other forms of bad...
In Truck Accident Lawsuits, Pictures Are Everything
Content Importance of Photographs Capture Details of an Accident Consult an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney It’s an unfortunate, yet inevitable fact: Car accidents happen every single day. You could be the most cautious driver on the road, constantly aware of your...
How to Stay Awake While Driving
Drowsiness has a globally negative impact on performance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases situational awareness, and impairs judgment. Drowsy driving can endanger other drivers and place people at risk of injury.
Safety Issue: Minimum Required Insurance Limits for Buses
Inadequate Protection For Victims of Bus Accidents Bad crashes happen everyday, all over the country. You can't predict where the next big crash will happen or who the victims will be. People who pay to be passengers on buses expect the drivers of those buses to be...
Uber for Trucking: What It Could Mean for the Trucking Industry
Back in 2009, modern transportation underwent a major shift thanks to a ride-sharing system called Uber. With other companies like Lyft joining the scene, the tide of urban traffic shifted from a time where independent drivers fended for themselves or used taxis to...
Controversy over Proposal to Limit Speed of Big Rigs
A controversial proposal has pitted trucking industry leaders against each other. While the trucking industry is motivated to engage in preventative measures to save lives from crashes caused by speeding semi-trucks, the proposed measures seek to enforce regulations...
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