Car Accident
Surviving the Thanksgiving Drive
Surviving the Thanksgiving Drive Millions of people will be on the roads over the Thanksgiving holiday week. It is one of the busiest times of the year. As a result, there are more crashes on the road. In 2012 alone, 301 people were killed in traffic crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Unfortunately, 60 percent…
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Pregnant Drivers at Higher Risk for Car Accidents
Second Trimester Prone to Car Crashes A recent Canadian study found that pregnant women are more prone to serious car accidents. Dr. Donald Redelmeier at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences studied 500,000 pregnant women for four years before and after their pregnancies. The study revealed that 1 in 50 pregnant women will be in…
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Bike Accidents – What you should know
Bike Accidents – What you should know Bike accidents can be very destructive, especially when cars and other vehicles are involved. While riding your bike is a very healthy alternative to driving, it can be very dangerous if bikers do not know safety expectations. Nearly 700 cyclists were killed and 48,000 were injured in 2011…
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Atlanta and Marietta listed in top 10 deadliest cities for pedestrians
Atlanta and Marietta listed in top 10 deadliest cities for pedestrians If you lived in one of the deadliest cities for pedestrians, would you take a chance by walking to your destination? A recent study by the National Complete Streets Coalition (NCSC), released the Top 10 Deadliest Cities for Pedestrians. The study compared total pedestrian…
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Injured in a hit-and-run? What next?
Injured in a hit-and-run? What next? Being in a hit-and-run accident can be extremely overwhelming and can cause people to act abruptly as a result of stress. Having an action plan and staying calm can make a world of difference. Here are a few tips on what to do after a hit-and-run accident: Call 911.…
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Safety Tips While Sharing the Road with Large Trucks and Buses
How to avoid tractor trailer and bus accidents Many people think that large vehicles such as tractor trailers and buses are usually at fault for accidents and injuries, but The Center for Advanced Public Safety found that passenger vehicles were the cause of fatal crashes 78 percent of the time. Even though passenger vehicles should…
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Woman dies after tire blows out on I-75
Woman dies after tire blows out on I-75 This past weekend, a woman was killed after the tire on her Honda Accord blew out. Acworth resident, Richeany Meas was driving on I-75 southbound when her front tire blew out. Her car stopped in the second lane. A Jeep Wrangler struck the Honda from behind and…
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Georgia in Top 20 For Most Expensive States For Teen Drivers
Georgia in Top 20 For Most Expensive States For Teen Drivers Having a teenage driver can be scary enough on its own, but seeing the dollar signs associated with it can create quite a shock. In Georgia, adding a teen driver to a couple’s insurance policy can lead to an 88 percent higher average premium.…
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Drunk driver on I-575 results in two women being severely injured
Drunk driver on I-575 results in two women being severely injured Two women were severely injured after being hit in a head on collision by a drunk driver. Cobb County police say that Alexandria Cymone Brooks, an 18-year-old woman, was driving under the influence of alcohol on I-575 near Barrett Parkway. Brooks crossed into oncoming traffic…
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How to Buy Your Family the Perfect Vehicle
Buying a Vehicle Buying a vehicle can be very stressful. There are already several factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle. When you are buying for a family there are several different personalities, interest, and needs that you also have to consider. We wanted to provide you with a few steps will help you chose…
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