Texting While Driving A No-No
A fast way to wreck your vehicle is to text someone or read a text message from someone while driving. More and more states are passing laws to prohibit the practice, but notice how many states still have not passed appropriate laws. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.Track Swine Flu via Google Map Keep up with Swine Flu cases via this FluTracker map that regularly updates new flu cases globally.Ga. State Patrol July 4th Holiday Weekend Traffic Crash Updates
The 78-hour holiday period began Thursday at 6 p.m. and ends at midnight Sunday, July 5. As of 12 Noon Sunday: 1,992 crashes; 562 injuries and 17 fatalities reported.
Estimates: 1,874 crashes, 895 injuries and 22 fatalities. Watch this site for updates on the actual numbers from the State Patrol during the weekend.
4th of July Warning!
That's right. It's that time of year again. Fireworks are sold and kids look forward to the Big Bang.
Parents, on the other hand, should be thinking about how to have a SAFE and happy 4th without the injuries that fireworks can cause.
While viewing a professional fireworks display is best, even sparklers can cause serious burns. Enjoy, but be safe.Summer Danger For Small Children
At least three children have already died this year as a result of being left in a closed vehicle.
Parents of small children are reminded to always check inside your vehicle before leaving it parked to make sure no one is left inside.
The summer heat is deadly in a closed vehicle.Interactive map depicting maximum speed limits available online
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is enhancing its online presentation of state laws by using interactive maps of the United States.
The maps illustrate the extent to which states are addressing highway safety concerns.
See the most recent map depicting the maximum daytime speed limits found on rural interstates.
Most drivers fear, with good reason, a traffic crash with an uninsured or underinsured driver.
If it happens, there's a good chance it's going to cost you money unless you have uninsured/ underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your auto policy.
Even if you have the coverage and the other driver is underinsured, a serious accident that does significant damage to your car or badly injures you or your passengers, there could be serious financial problems ahead.
With the enactment of Georgia Senate Bill 276 in 2008, there is very important information regarding an additional choice in UM/UIM coverage that you need to know.
The new law, which applies to private passenger auto insurance, requires that you either select or reject (in writing) UM/UIM coverage with a new feature.
Currently, the law states that when you purchase UM/UIM coverage and are in an accident with an underinsured driver, the at-fault driver's liability coverage is deducted from your UM/UIM coverage when determining the amount to be paid after the accident for injuries and property damage.
