Category: Auto Accidents

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January - 2021

What Are Georgia’s Laws About Texting and Driving?

Because laws about how you can use your phone in your car vary from state to state, it can seem like a gray area of whether calling or texting while driving is actually illegal, or simply a bad idea. If you weren’t paying close attention, […]

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30

November - 2020

Can I Get Treatment After a Car Crash if I Don’t Have Health Insurance?

If you are hurt in a car accident, you can seek compensation for medical bills through a personal injury claim. The process is rarely quick. Insurance negotiations can drag on for months, especially if the case goes to court. While the claim is pending, you […]

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November - 2020

Why You Might Not Get a Ticket After a Car Accident

After a car accident, you probably know to call the police to file a report. In fact, you are legally required to file a police report after a crash in both Georgia and Alabama if anyone was injured. However, you may be surprised to find […]

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12

October - 2020

Why You May Need to Use Your Own Insurance for Accident Medical Bills

After an accident, you should use your own insurance to cover medical bills. In some cases, you have no choice. Even when the crash is not your fault, bills still come due. This reality often surprises people seeking motor vehicle accident legal services in Columbus. […]

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21

September - 2020

Why Seeing a Doctor After an Accident Protects Your Injury Claim

One of the biggest mistakes that injury victims make after an accident is downplaying their own injuries. No one wants to be injured – it’s stressful, often frightening, and almost always expensive. That’s why many accident victims try to wait it out and see if […]

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27

April - 2020

How Does an Auto Accident Settlement Work?

Most motor vehicle accident cases do not go to trial. Instead, they are resolved through settlement negotiations between the injured party and an insurance company. During this process, the individual who was harmed in the crash agrees not to pursue further legal action in exchange for an [...] Read More

21

January - 2020

Avoid Doing These 3 Things After an Auto Accident

Car accidents bring shock, stress, and pain. Strong emotions mixed with physical injuries can overwhelm drivers. In those first moments after a crash, small mistakes happen, and the outcome of your insurance claim may suffer. For families involved in fatal accidents, the risk of missing […]

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19

December - 2019

Unsecured Truck Loads: Who Can Be Held Liable for the Crash?

Semi trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. With so many tons of cargo crisscrossing the country in tractor-trailers every day, accidents involving loose or unsecured loads are practically inevitable, very destructive, and often deadly. When a load comes loose and causes a fatal accident, […]

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07

August - 2019

Bicycle Accident Prevention Tips

Whether you ride a bike to commute or for leisure, cycling offers health and environmental benefits. The danger comes from sharing the road with much larger vehicles. When collisions happen, cyclists often suffer serious, sometimes permanent injuries. In these situations, a legal consultation may help […]

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24

July - 2019

How Long Do You Have to File and Settle a Car Insurance Claim?

After a car accident, the clock starts ticking on your claim. You may be dealing with property damage, bodily injury, or both. Along with notifying the at fault driver’s insurer, you may also need to report the accident to your own insurance company. The claims […]

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