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October - 2022
All drivers carry a duty to avoid harming others. Many believe blind spots excuse responsibility since the driver cannot see what is there. That assumption leads people to consult personal injury accident lawyers after a crash. In court, this argument fails. Blind spots do not […]
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October - 2022
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
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
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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September - 2022
In 2019, there were 181 children killed in pedestrian accidents. In 2020, there were 177. Most were toddlers (between the ages of 1-3) and young children (4-7). In fact, an estimated 1 in 5 children killed in car accidents were never in a car, but […]
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August - 2022
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 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
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
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
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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