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Do Commercial Trucks Have Different Insurance Requirements than Passenger Vehicles?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Auto insurance exists to provide victims of wrecks the money they need to cover their medical bills and other expenses. Unfortunately, when even an ambulance ride can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, and most drivers are only purchasing the minimum amount of insurance legally […]
How Does a Spinal Cord Injury Affect Your Life?
Category: Personal Injury
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Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious injuries one can ever suffer, often leaving victims partially or totally disabled. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, more than 17,500 people suffer very serious spinal cord injuries every year, and millions suffer […]
Why Children Are More Likely to Be Injured in Pedestrian Accidents
Category: Auto Accidents
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In 2019, there were 181 children killed in pedestrian accidents. In 2020, there were 177. Most were toddlers (between the ages of 1-3) and young children (4-7). In fact, an estimated 1 in 5 children killed in car accidents were never in a car, but […]
What Happens If I Get into a Wreck While My Coverage is Lapsed?
Category: Auto Accidents
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49 out of 50 states in the U.S. require drivers to purchase liability insurance before they can legally drive a vehicle. Georgia and Alabama are included. Insurance is expensive, and many drivers may think they can get away without it, especially if they consider themselves […]
What Are the Rules When a Crossing Guard is Present?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Crossing guards are typically either police officers or volunteers authorized by the local police department who direct traffic to ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially children walking to and from school. Crossing guards may also be present after large events at the Civic Center, football […]