The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has compiled data with its Fatality Analysis Reporting System over the past decade to help people in Georgia and the rest of the U.S. better understand how and why traffic collisions occur. To make sense of these...
In Georgia, obtaining security clearance is vital for individuals who work in government roles involving sensitive information. After receiving a DUI (Driving Under the Influence), individuals may experience significant repercussions, including losing their clearance...
When you are involved in a trucking accident, it often leads to a range of consequences from the physical to the emotional to the financial. It might seem impossible to think about anything else when you're overwhelmed by what's just happened and are worried about the...
A breath test is often used during a traffic stop to determine if a Georgia resident is driving under the influence of alcohol. If the test is positive, it usually means your blood alcohol level is above the legal limit for driving. However, a breath test can return a...
When you have been injured in a Georgia motor vehicle accident, you may face a number of concerns, including acute injuries, property damage and the inability to return to work. Back injuries can be some of the more significant and long-lasting after-effects of an...
Georgia is a state that takes a hard line against DUI offenses. The penalties that can apply to this type of crime grow stronger with each new offense. First Offense The penalties for a first time DUI offense include jail time of up to one year. There may be a fine...
Data by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety shows Georgia car accident fatalities are on the rise. In 2018, there were 74 more traffic fatalities than in 2017. And in 2022, the number of traffic fatalities in Georgia rose to 1,797. Several factors...
An airline pilot with a DUI arrest must discuss the matter with their employer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must also receive notification of the arrest. The pilot will likely lose their flying privileges while the case is in court. If the pilot is...
A motor vehicle accident has numerous consequences. Some are obvious from the moment the crash happened, but others may come as a surprise later. Legally speaking, damages are usually divided into two major categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages These...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test (HGN) is a type of field sobriety test used by Georgia law enforcement officers to detect impairment due to alcohol or drugs. The test involves observing a person's eye movements as they track an object moving horizontally. How the...