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Do Blind Spot Monitors Work?

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Blind spot crashes are one of the most common types of auto accident, and many new cars and SUVs come equipped with blind spot monitors to help combat this issue. While they are not yet required, like backup cameras now are in all new vehicles […]

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Can I Sue for Tripping on a Broken Sidewalk in Georgia?

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In order to win compensation after an injury, injury victims will need to prove three things. First, that they suffered injuries that cost them financially (such as in medical bills and lost wages). Next, that their injuries were someone else’s fault. Finally, that the at-fault […]

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Truck Crashes Can Be Caused by Bad Maintenance

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While most people will be quick to point the finger at the truck driver after a semi-truck crash, the liability usually lies with the trucking company. This isn’t only because they employ the potentially at-fault driver, it is because one of the leading causes of […]

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What to Do If You See a Drunk Driver on the Road

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According to stats collected by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, nearly a quarter of all fatal crashes (24%) in 2019 were caused by drunk drivers, resulting in 353 deaths. Meanwhile, Alabama had 277 deaths that same year in drunk driving accidents, making up […]

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Can a Military Spouse File for Medical Malpractice for Treatment Received On-Base?

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One of the great perks of Active Duty service is free world-class medical care at military hospitals and on-base clinics. In fact, this perk extends to dependents (i.e., the spouse and children of an Active Duty “sponsor”) in many cases, as long as they are […]

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