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March - 2021
Distracted driving is a serious problem wherever you go, and while texting and driving isn’t the only form of distracted driving, it’s definitely one of the major ones! Alabama has had laws since 2012 prohibiting texting while driving as well as searching the internet on […]
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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: no, it’s not an official medical term, but it’s a very real condition nonetheless. Whiplash refers to neck injuries that typically occur in rear-end auto collisions that cause victims’ heads to violently jerk forward and backward from the sudden acceleration of being struck. Before […]
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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
Each day, on average, around 20 older adults die and an additional 700 are injured in vehicle crashes. Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is observed from December 7-11 in 2020, and it’s an opportunity to think about how the actions of older drivers affect us […]
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November - 2020
If you were injured in a car accident, you can get compensation for your medical expenses through a personal injury lawsuit. But negotiating with the insurance company can take months or longer, especially if you need to go to court. In the meantime, you are […]
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November - 2020
Drunk driving is illegal in all states, and anyone who gets caught doing so can face criminal charges. In Georgia and Alabama, a first offense DUI is considered a misdemeanor. That means drivers could face prison time of up to a year for driving under […]
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November - 2020
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
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
Not only should you use your own insurance to pay your medical bills after an accident, you may need to! When you are injured in a crash that isn’t your fault, the at-fault party is legally responsible for compensating you for your resulting medical expenses […]
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