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July - 2021
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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June - 2021
It happens more often than people realize. Active duty service members are sometimes seriously injured in accidents unrelated to their military duties. Car crashes are a common cause. If another driver caused the crash, you have the same right to compensation as anyone else, including […]
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May - 2021
After a car wreck, you are typically required to notify your insurance company of the crash regardless of who was at fault. And if you were not at fault, you will probably be contacted by the other driver’s insurance as well. The insurance companies will […]
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April - 2021
UIM stands for “uninsured/underinsured motorist,” and is one of the most important forms of auto insurance coverage you can get. Georgia and Alabama only require liability coverage to drive legally. That minimum often falls short. We strongly encourage drivers to add UIM coverage because it […]
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March - 2021
Most states require vehicle owners to carry auto insurance. If you cause a crash that leads to property damage or injuries, you are financially responsible for those losses. Insurance exists to make sure there is a way to pay for that harm, a point a […]
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March - 2021
Distracted driving is a serious issue everywhere. Texting behind the wheel remains one of the biggest contributors. Alabama has banned texting and mobile internet use while driving since 2012. There is more to understand about how cellphone use and driving overlap in Alabama. Navigating accident […]
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January - 2021
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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January - 2021
Whiplash is not an official medical term, but the injury is very real. It describes neck trauma that often occurs in rear end collisions, when the head snaps forward and back from sudden impact, an issue long recognized by doctors and now central to understanding […]
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December - 2020
Getting into a car accident is a nightmare even when there are no injuries and only minimal damage. Getting into an accident when you are out of town, especially if you get hurt, is a disaster scenario. And with the holiday season here, many people […]
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December - 2020
On average, about 20 older adults die and another 700 are injured in vehicle crashes each day. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, observed December 7 through 11 in 2020, is a chance to reflect on how the actions of older drivers affect everyone on the […]
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