Category: Auto Accidents

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November - 2021

How to Stay Safe When Riding Your Motorcycle at Night

In about two-thirds of all motorcycle crashes involving another vehicle, the other driver and not the motorcyclist is at fault. And this usually happens because drivers aren’t looking for and fail to notice motorcyclists. This is a pattern attorneys for motor accidents in Columbus see […]

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November - 2021

What Causes Tractor-Trailer Crashes?

Truck crashes are dangerous. In 2019, 4,119 people were killed in collisions with semi trucks in the U.S., based on data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These crashes rarely end as minor highway incidents. We cannot stop every truck accident. We can understand […]

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November - 2021

Can I Legally Have a Passenger on My Motorcycle?

If you ride a motorcycle, you may want to share the thrill of experiencing the open road on two wheels with people you love. But you may also be wondering if there is something you need to do first before letting your spouse, child, or […]

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18

October - 2021

What Happens If I Didn’t Call My Insurance Right Away After a Crash?

Failing to inform your auto insurance provider right away after a crash could result in any future claim being denied. That’s why it’s important to inform your insurance company about any collision as soon as you can, even if it was a minor accident that […]

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September - 2021

Can Bars and Restaurants Be Held Liable for Drunk Drivers?

When a drunk driver causes a crash, victims file lawsuits to recover damages. A DUI or DWI issued by police makes proving negligence easier. The risks of drunk driving are well known. The driver chose to get behind the wheel after drinking. A Columbus tragic […]

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30

August - 2021

School in Session Means More School Bus Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) calls school buses “the safest vehicle on the road,” but 4-6 children are killed in school bus crashes every year. According to the National Safety Council, 109 people (bus passengers, occupants of other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists) were killed […]

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August - 2021

Am I Liable If Someone Was in an Accident While Driving My Car?

Unfortunately, yes, in most cases you are legally responsible if you give someone permission to drive your vehicle and they then cause a crash. This is because your insurance is tied specifically to your car first and to you second. Because the insurance is tied […]

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July - 2021

Can I Be Sued for a Wreck in a Different State than Where I Live?

Maybe you were traveling out of state for a vacation, or you live near a state line and cross it regularly for work when a crash happens. Accidents like this raise immediate questions about where a claim should be filed. When a collision involves an […]

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July - 2021

Disputing Partial Fault After a Crash in Alabama

Alabama has some of the strictest laws in the entire nation about who can get compensation after a car crash. That’s because not only does Alabama say that victims of car crashes can be partially at fault for their own injuries, it also says that […]

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July - 2021

Can I Sue for Injuries I Got as a Passenger in a Car Accident?

Short answer. Yes. If you are hurt as a passenger in a car accident, you usually do not have to cover medical bills on your own. Injury accident lawyers deal with this situation all the time. Both Georgia and Alabama law state that it’s possible […]

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