On July 1st, a new distracted driving law went into effect here in Georgia. This law was made in response to an increasing problem that the 2010 texting while driving law wasn't addressing. But will this new law succeed where the old one failed? The fighting attorneys...
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Why Was the Snapchat Speed Filter Lawsuit Revived?
Over a year ago, we brought you the story of an Uber driver who had been hit at over 100 mph. The driver of that car was allegedly using Snapchat at the time of the crash. So, the wife of the Uber driver sued Snapchat, but the judge dismissed the claim. Now, an...
What to Know About Georgia’s New Distracted Driving Law
Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 673 (Hands-Free Georgia Act), Georgia's distracted driving law. Distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents in our state and across the US. Georgia's new law was passed in remembrance of five Georgia Southern University...
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...
People Killed in Georgia Car Crashes Numbers Near 1,000 This Year
The Georgia Department of Transportation recently released its data on Georgia car crashes for the year. The data shows 996 deaths related to car accidents. Police say that many of these deaths are directly related to distracted driving. Texting and driving caused...
Avoid Distracted Driving during Back to School
Car accidents are a leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 20, and now that school is back in session, it is important to drive home the dangers of distracted driving to your teen drivers. According to Pew Research Center, 73 percent of teens in 2015 had access...
