Have you ever had to swerve out of the way of a sudden piece of debris in the road? Have you ever been driving behind a flatbed truck and worried whether the cargo on the back was truly secure? Or worse - has your car ever been struck by a flying object that shouldn't...
Month: November 2017
How Safe Are Georgia Hospitals?
When it comes to patient safety, how do Georgia hospitals compare to others around the country? According to the Leapfrog Group, a patient safety organization, not particularly well. A recent report by the group scored Georgia hospitals among the lowest in terms of...
Driver in Deadly Big Rig Crash Arrested in Georgia
A horrific truck accident in Palm Springs, California left 13 people dead and 31 injured in 2016. The truck driver fled the state, but was recently arrested in Georgia. According to a multi-agency fugitive task force, 51-year-old Bruce Guilford was arrested and...
Does “Falling Back” for Daylight Savings Cause Accidents?
Good afternoon, Macon! As you know, over the weekend, our clocks fell back an hour as Daylight Savings Time ended. You might not have known, however, that the Monday following Daylight Savings ending comes with hidden dangers - namely, a potential increase in the rate...
What is Georgia’s Yield Behind the Wheel Initiative?
What is Georgia's "Yield Behind the Wheel" initiative? Harvest season is upon us, and in Georgia that means an increase in the number of tractors and farm equipment on rural roads. You've probably seen a tractor or two already, but what you might not know is that...
What Are the Leading Causes of Truck Accidents?
On October 18, a multi-vehicle accident in Twiggs County led to the death of a truck driver. Two-tractor trailers and a car were involved in the crash, which ripped the cabin completely off one truck and killed its driver. Two other victims were hospitalized with...
Whose Fault Is It If I Am Injured in a Deck Collapse?
A Georgia woman was recently awarded $500,000 after suffering serious injuries in a house deck collapse. The accident occurred in October 2014 during a party. The victim broke her leg in two places and claims that the pain has never gone away. The trial focused on the...