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Road Work, Auto Accidents
Lloyd Thomas
Road Construction and Accident Hazards

Road construction is often a bittersweet thing. On the one hand, it is great because it means that necessary repairs are being made to fix the roadway. On the other hand, it often means that lanes are closed and that there will be traffic jams and even confusion.

Road Construction and Accident Hazards
Road Rage
Lloyd Thomas
Why is Road Rage on the Rise in Atlanta?

Unfortunately, we have seen a spike in road rage incidents lately in Atlanta, GA. Road rage is defined as when a driver feels violent anger while operating a vehicle due to the conditions and other drivers around them on the road. Oftentimes this might lead to people yelling, honking, or giving someone the middle finger. However, in some cases, drivers will take it to an extreme and dangerous level and will actually engage in a physical altercation with another driver.

Why is Road Rage on the Rise in Atlanta?
Lloyd Thomas
What’s the Difference between a Lump Sum Payout ...

Sometimes in life we are hit with the unexpected, especially with car accidents or other types of personal injuries. When settling a personal injury case, the payout will come in the form of either a lump sum or a structured settlement. As a personal injury attorney, Lloyd H. Thomas Law works with our clients to help them receive the best possible settlement for their case. Let’s take a look at the differences between lump sum payouts and structured settlements.

What’s the Difference between a Lump Sum Payout and a Structured Settlement?
Lloyd Thomas
When Should You Hire an Injury Attorney?

When you’ve been in an accident and have been hurt, you may need help right away. It’s important to realize that insurance companies don’t act fast, and sometimes ignore claims altogether. To avoid the hassle of dealing with the insurance company yourself, it’s time to hire a personal injury attorney. When it comes to hiring a personal injury attorney, it’s important to know what steps to take and what to look for. Read more below to educate yourself on the necessary steps to find a great injury lawyer.

When Should You Hire an Injury Attorney?
Auto Accidents
Lloyd Thomas
Hazards of Drunk Driving

We have all heard the phrase “Don’t drink and drive”, and most of us have that ingrained in our minds and make a conscious effort never to drive if we have been drinking. Whether you have a designated driver who is sober, or if you walk home, or if you call a cab or ride-sharing driver, there are plenty of options that allow you to get home safely. Unfortunately, not everyone follows the law.

Hazards of Drunk Driving

summer traffic

Warm Weather Brings Higher Traffic Volume

There are More Cars on the Road when it is Warm Outside

After the long, cold winter months it is always refreshing when the summer sun starts shining through the springtime rain clouds. However, when the weather is nice and warm people tend to get outside more often. Whether they want to flood the beaches, amusement parks, have picnics in the park, or just go for a long drive with the windows down, warm weather brings about higher volumes of traffic on the road. It is no secret that when there are more cars on the road, there are more auto accidents that occur. Lloyd H. Thomas Law is an auto collision personal injury attorney and today we are discussing how to stay safe when there are a lot of cars on the road.

Why Does More Traffic Result in More Accidents?

When there are more cars on the road, it only makes sense that there will subsequently be more accidents. However, there are a few contributing factors to why this is. Here are a few examples:

First off, more traffic means higher chances of traffic jams. Stop and go traffic jams can be a test for impatient drivers, who may make foolish, impulsive decisions, and with very little room for error, this can easily result in a collision.

Next, there are a lot more people traveling. Warm weather often makes people want to travel, which means they might be on roads that they are not familiar with. Additionally, when people are traveling they might be stressed out or take a wrong turn or miss an exit, which can result in poor decisions such as last minute turns or over-braking.

Lastly, warm weather brings about seasonal vehicles. Large RVs that folks don’t drive on a regular basis are being taken cross-country, boats trailers are being towed by cars, and sports cars that stay garaged when it’s raining and cold are reaching high spends with the top down. All of these additional vehicles that are less-frequently driven can result in auto collisions.

How to Drive Safely in Warm Weather

Here is a checklist of steps to take to ensure that you are safe while driving in the warm weather.

  • Use time management to plan for traffic delays so you aren’t impatient 

  • Be mindful of other drivers you and watch out for people acting reckless

  • Allow extra space between you and the car in front of you in case of sudden braking

  • Keep sunglasses in the car and use your visors when the sun is blinding

  • If you miss a turn just keep driving and take the next exit safely, then turn around

  • Only use the left lane when passing to avoid angering other drivers or disrupting traffic

  • Wear your seatbelt, don’t use your phone, and keep the music at a low volume

Some drivers can be unpredictable. Make sure that you are always focused on the road to keep yourself and your passengers safe and to help you to avoid getting into a traffic accident.

Need an Auto Collision Personal Injury Attorney?

Getting into a car accident can be a headache, and it’s not always easy to be fairly compensated for collisions that you are the victim of. Contact Lloyd H. Thomas Law for an experienced and trusted attorney who specializes in car accidents. We are located in Atlanta, Georgia and are here to help you to get fair compensation for auto accidents that are not your fault.

Give us a call at (404) 848-8898.