Category: Auto Accidents

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December - 2020

What to Do After an Out-of-Town Auto Wreck

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

It’s Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

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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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

Does Someone Always Get a Ticket After an 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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October - 2020

7 Motorcycle Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

Motorcycles are not only fun to ride, they are also practical, as they are easy to park and can’t be beat on fuel economy. However, motorcycles are nowhere near as safe as cars because they lack safety features like seatbelts, airbags, and crumple zones that […]

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October - 2020

Should You Use Your Own Insurance to Pay Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident?

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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September - 2020

The Importance of Medical Visits After an Accident

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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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

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March - 2020

How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents often result in death or severe injury. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian is fatally injured every 88 minutes in traffic crashes. That’s a more than a three percent increase from the previous year. The experienced pedestrian accident attorneys […]

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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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