Rome Personal Injury And Criminal Defense Blog
How Georgia’s Traffic Laws Impact Accident Rates
Although traffic safety laws alone are not enough to eliminate car accidents, they are certainly an important step in that direction. Driving laws and regulations give police the tools they need to hold unsafe drivers accountable, and they send an important message...
4 ways distracted drivers can break the habit
By now, everyone in Rome knows that distracted driving is dangerous. Cellphones and other handheld devices have caused distracted driving crashes to skyrocket nationwide over the past 20 years or so. Studies have proven that the human brain needs to focus completely...
How to stay safe on the roads this Labor Day
Labor Day weekend is nearly here, and many people are getting ready to take advantage of the long weekend with their final summer outings. Whether you’re planning on staying home this Labor Day or joining in on the festivities, it’s important to remember that major...
How you can prevent drunk driving accidents
Various holidays and events throughout the year are celebrated with alcohol. Toasting newlyweds, sipping wine with dinner, drinking beer at the bar or tossing back shots at a party can all affect your ability to drive safely. Drunk driving accidents are especially...
Honda Settles With Georgia For $3.3M Over Air Bag Defects
Americans are, unfortunately, becoming very accustomed to motor vehicle safety recalls. It seems as though major safety issues are leading to increasingly large recalls every few years. And because many automakers source certain components from the same parts...
Avoid these mistakes after an accident
The actions you take after an accident are as important as your actions leading up to the accident. As the victim of your accident, the compensation you could get from a personal injury claim is vital to funding your recovery. But when even a minor mistake can cost...
Georgia’s criminal penalties for drunk driving
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Georgia and carries hefty penalties. These legal and administrative punishments increase with every additional DUI charge, including license suspension and even jail time. Georgians who understand the...
Drivers can help prevent fatal motorcycle accidents
As fall weather approaches, Georgia motorcycle enthusiasts will likely head out on their final rides of the season. Whether riding up to Wolf Pen Gap or taking US 411 out toward Atlanta, bikers need help staying safe on the road. According to data from the National...
FAQs regarding DUI license reinstatement in Georgia
If you are convicted of drunk driving in Georgia, you will be faced with a few different penalties. One penalty is the loss of driving privileges, after which motorists can take steps to have their licenses reinstated. What are implied consent laws? All drivers in...
Don’t make these common car insurance claim mistakes after an accident
After a motor vehicle accident, you may assume that you can put all your trust in your insurance agent. However, even if you have reason to believe that you can trust them, it’s best that you take full control of the process. If not, you could make one of many car...
