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
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?
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
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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What is a Landlord’s Duty to a Tenant?
Landlords are obligated to maintain safe premises for tenants. This includes taking reasonable measures to prevent slip and fall accidents. As a tenant, or occupier, of a property, you also have certain responsibilities, which can make premises liability cases against a landlord complex. The slip […]
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Can I Sue My Insurance Company for Denying My Claim?
Yes, but you have to do it correctly. When your insurance company does not pay out for covered losses, you may have grounds for a lawsuit to get the money owed to you. However, this process can be complicated and there are some legal “loop […]
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Bicycle Accident Prevention
Whether you ride a bike to commute or for leisure, cycling offers health and environmental benefits. The danger comes from sharing the road with much larger vehicles. When collisions happen, cyclists often suffer serious, sometimes permanent injuries. In these situations, a Columbus road incident legal […]
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How Long do you Have to Settle a Car Insurance Claim?
After a car accident, the clock starts ticking on your claim. You may be dealing with property damage, bodily injury, or both. Along with notifying the at fault driver’s insurer, you may also need to report the accident to your own insurance company. The claims […]
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Do I have a Slip and Fall Case?
A slip and fall accident can leave you in extreme physical, emotional, and financial distress. Severe injuries can result in missed work, high medical expenses, and intensive rehabilitation. If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property, the property owner may be liable for your […]
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What is the One Bite Rule for Dogs?
A dog attack is a terrifying experience. No one wants to be put in this position or have their loved one put through it. Unfortunately, dog attacks are not entirely uncommon. At the Law Offices of Gary Bruce, we have witnessed first-hand the tragic and […]
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Do I Have a Trucking Accident Case?
All vehicle collisions carry a risk of injury. But few types of crashes are more likely to result in serious trauma than trucking accidents. The size of big rigs by themselves makes severe injury very likely, and death a real possibility. The truck accident lawyers […]
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Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
If you have been injured by a doctor or healthcare professional’s negligence, you may have grounds for a medical practice case. How do you know when your case is considered malpractice rather than an unfortunate accident that your doctor will likely not be held accountable […]
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