Motorcycle riders in Georgia have a lot at risk. They do not have the structure of an enclosed vehicle to protect them if a crash occurs. Instead, they are physically exposed and therefore vulnerable to severe injury. The sad truth is that motorcycle riders are 28...
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Hands-free devices may make distracted driving worse
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Nov 21, 2019 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many drivers in Georgia believe that when they do not physically hold their cellphone to text or make a phone call and instead use the hands-free device in their vehicle, they are not endangering the lives of other drivers, passengers and pedestrians. However, studies...
Red light cameras a possible tool after a Georgia accident
| Sep 12, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While there is some controversy about the topic throughout the country, red light cameras are permitted in Georgia. Many motorists in Northern Georgia have probably seen these devices at intersections. Basically, they are designed to detect when a motorist was in the...
Drunk driving an issue in Georgia over Labor Day
| Aug 29, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to one report, drunk driving is an area of particular concern over the Labor Day weekend, particularly in this state. The report ranked Georgia as among the worst states when it comes to fatalities related to drunk driving over the course of this holiday, a...
Poor driving habits are a cross-generational problem
On Behalf of The Finnell Firm | Aug 23, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to a recent study, while Millennial drivers seem to be particularly prone to distracted driving, the issue actually infects all generations of motorists. For instance, among Millennials, over 85% said that they had talked on their phones while driving....
Rash of deadly e-scooter accidents plaguing Atlanta
| Aug 8, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Atlanta recently joined major cities across the United States in allowing e-scooter companies to place their equipment in certain parts of the city. Many people in Northern Georgia may be familiar with this latest trend in transportation, in which a pedestrian can get...
In-car technology can tempt older motorists to drive distracted
| Jul 26, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Many of the newer models of cars come equipped with all kinds of hi-tech features that are supposed to make driving safer and more comfortable. For instance, most vehicles these days come equipped with built-in navigation systems as well as features that allow drivers...
July 4 weekend poised to set travel records
| Jul 5, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to the American Automobile Association, or AAA, there will be 41.4 million people on traveling by car to reach their destination during the long holiday weekend. The AAA says that, at least since it began tracking these statistics back in 2000, this is the...
Study shows drivers nonchalant about marijuana use
| Jun 21, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A recent study published by the American Automobile Association, or AAA, shows that many drivers in Georgia may not fully appreciate the risks of driving while high on marijuana. For instance, almost 15 million motorists admitted to, at least once the previous month,...
First responders particularly vulnerable to distracted driving
| May 31, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to a recent study, first responders, like police officers, paramedics and firefighters and even tow truck operators, are particularly vulnerable to getting injured by a distracted driver. Not only are first responders unprotected from a distracted driver who...
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