Safest Cars on the Road
According to the National Safety Council, over 38,000 people were killed in car accidents in 2015. Many of these car accidents could probably have been prevented by avoiding distractions, following all rules of the road, and of course, driving safer vehicles. The...
Most Common Car Seat Mistakes
Parents will do anything in their power to keep their kids safe, but sometimes the exact item they purchased to protect their children—a car seat—will end up causing harm. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics showed that 95% of parents tested...
Has My Car Been Recalled?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the power to demand that manufacturers recall certain vehicles that do not meet safety standards put in place by the U.S. government. But this isn’t the only way vehicles are recalled. Manufacturers can...
Georgia Traffic Laws You May Not Know About
Drivers know to stop at a stop sign, go when the light turns green, and carefully follow the speed limits posted throughout the state of Georgia. But, there are a number of traffic laws that many drivers are completely unaware of—which means they could cause a car...
What to Do if an Uninsured Driver is at Fault
Drivers in the state of Georgia are required to have car insurance. Each motorist is required to have liability insurance that covers both bodily injury and property damage up to the amount of $25,000 per person. This is the minimum insurance coverage required by law,...
Who is Liable When a Self-Driving Car Crashes?
On May 7, 2016, a tractor trailer made a left turn in front of a self-driving Tesla car that failed to brake in time to avoid a collision. The incident marked the first time in history that a vehicle operated completely by computers, radar equipment, and sensors was...
Aging and Driving
There are currently more than 40 million drivers in the United States who are 65 years of age or older. There are many benefits to these older adults getting behind the wheel. Not only does driving enable them to attend social events with friends and family, but it...
What You Need to Know if You Have Been Injured in a Store or Business
You never expect to encounter danger when you walk into a local store or business, but accidents happen. Customers can easily slip on a puddle of water on the floor, fall on flimsy stairs, or trip over carpeting that has not been properly installed. These accidents...
Tips for Staying Safe on the Road
Did you take a road trip to see friends or family members over the holidays? If so, you weren’t alone. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports about 91% of long-distance holiday travel is made by car as opposed to in a plane or train. But because there is an...
Gap insurance: what is it and do I need it?
When you last purchased car insurance, perhaps you saw an option for purchasing gap insurance as well. It is more important for some drivers to carry gap insurance than others. This post explores what gap coverage is, who needs it, and what you can expect if you are...