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What is the “Attractive Nuisance” Law?

What is the “Attractive Nuisance” Law?

What is the “Attractive Nuisance” Law? And How Does It Affect Premises Liability Claims? A premises liability accident is one where someone is injured due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property, whether that’s a broken handrail in an apartment building or a wet floor […]

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

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 Columbus. The […]

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How Social Media Posts Could Harm Your Injury Claim

How Social Media Posts Could Harm Your Injury Claim

Social media is how we keep up with friends and family, stay informed, and share what we’ve been thinking and doing lately. So it makes sense that when you experience a major life event like a serious and unexpected injury, you will probably want to […]

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Do Independent Contractors Get Workers’ Compensation?

Do Independent Contractors Get Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation, sometimes called workers’ comp or workman’s comp, provides benefits to cover the medical expenses and lost wages of workers who are injured on the job. Any employer in Georgia with three or more employees (including part-time employees, as long as they work there […]

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The Importance of Medical Visits After an Accident

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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The Most Common Lies Insurance Companies Tell People Filing Claims

The Most Common Lies Insurance Companies Tell People Filing Claims

After an accident causes injuries, insurance adjusters often try to mislead victims or policyholders. Some even lie to push quick settlements or force people to abandon valid claims. An attorney helps stop these tactics and protects your right to fair compensation, and a Columbus wrongful […]

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The Top 5 Biggest Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits

The Top 5 Biggest Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits

Personal injury lawsuits often get a bad rap. But as anyone who has been injured through no fault of their own knows, a serious accident is definitely not the equivalent of winning the lottery, despite what the media may make you think. Our system of […]

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How Does an Auto Accident Settlement Work?

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
How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

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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Avoid Doing These 3 Things after an Auto Accident

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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Who Is at Fault in Truck Accidents Caused by Unsecured Loads?

Who Is at Fault in Truck Accidents Caused by Unsecured Loads?

Semi trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. With so many tons of cargo crisscrossing the country in tractor-trailers every day, accidents involving loose or unsecured loads are practically inevitable, very destructive, and often deadly. When a load comes loose and causes a fatal accident, […]

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Winter Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

Winter Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

With proper planning, gear, and precautions, you can enjoy year-round motorcycle riding in Georgia and Alabama. While winter weather in this area is relatively mild, if you’re caught off guard, you could find yourself in a precarious situation. The same exposure that makes riding the thrill […]

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