Category: Auto Accidents

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October - 2022

No Helmet in a Motorcycle Crash: Will It Reduce Your Settlement?

Unlike some states that only require helmets for riders under the age of 18, or don’t require them at all, Georgia and Alabama both require all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet at all times. Failure to wear a helmet can result in […]

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October - 2022

Is a Box Truck Accident Claim Different From an 18-Wheeler Claim?

When people hear the term “truck crash”, they often picture an overturned 18 wheeler on the highway. That image fits, but it is not the whole picture. Our firm has also handled cases involving smaller commercial trucks, such as box trucks, as well as construction […]

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September - 2022

Do Commercial Trucks Have Different Insurance Requirements than Passenger Vehicles?

Auto insurance exists to help crash victims pay for medical bills and related expenses. The issue is how quickly those costs pile up. An ambulance ride can run into the thousands, and many drivers carry only the minimum coverage required by law. When policy limits […]

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August - 2022

What Happens If I Get into a Wreck While My Coverage is Lapsed?

49 out of 50 states in the U.S. require drivers to purchase liability insurance before they can legally drive a vehicle. Georgia and Alabama are included. Insurance is expensive, and many drivers may think they can get away without it, especially if they consider themselves […]

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August - 2022

Crossing Guard Rules: Do Drivers Legally Have to Obey Their Signals?

Crossing guards are typically either police officers or volunteers authorized by the local police department who direct traffic to ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially children walking to and from school. Crossing guards may also be present after large events at the Civic Center, football […]

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August - 2022

Do I Have to Notify the Judge Advocate General’s Office If I am Injured in a Car Wreck and Use Medical Facilities or TRICARE?

If you have ever been in a car wreck, you know insurance companies get involved right away. Someone’s policy will likely be responsible for vehicle damage, property loss, and often medical expenses. This is where our lawyers for personal injury step in to protect your […]

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July - 2022

Is Speeding Ever Legal in Georgia, Even to Pass or in an Emergency?

Most drivers have gone over the speed limit at some point, but that does not make speeding legal, safe, or acceptable. At the Law Offices of Gary Bruce, our fatal accident attorneys in Columbus has seen far too many innocent people killed by drivers who […]

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July - 2022

Crashing a Borrowed Car: Whose Insurance Pays for the Damage?

Most people don’t think twice about handing their keys to a friend for a quick errand or lending a car to a family member for the weekend. That feeling changes fast when you get a call saying they were in a crash. It can be […]

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June - 2022

Does UIM Coverage Pay for Vehicle Repairs After a Wreck?

UM (uninsured motorists) coverage and UIM (underinsured motorists) coverage are some of the most important auto insurance coverages you can get. That’s because although every driver in Georgia and Alabama is legally required to purchase liability insurance to cover the expenses of the people they […]

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June - 2022

Can Punitive Damages Apply in Drowsy Driving Accident Cases?

If you have spotted a driver driving erratically on the highway—for example, drifting wildly across lanes or driving on the rumble strip—you might assume they are drunk. The truth is they may simply be tired and that is just as dangerous! Tired drivers, just like […]

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