Do Blind Spot Monitors Work?
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?
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
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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Can a Military Spouse File for Medical Malpractice for Treatment Received On-Base?
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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How Often Do Truck Drivers Fall Asleep at the Wheel?
Federal guidelines limit how long commercial truck drivers can sit behind the wheel at a stretch, as well as how long of a break they need between driving stretches, but it doesn’t always work. With a national shortage of drivers and a steady increase over […]
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Who Is Liable in a Pile-Up?
If there is one thing many of us know, it’s that car wrecks cause bad traffic. Until the damaged vehicles can be towed away and debris cleared off the road, other drivers may not be able to safely get past the crash scene. Even if […]
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Who Is Liable When a Semi-Truck Jack-Knifes?
Big truck crashes rank among the deadliest wrecks. They also lead to some of the hardest injury and wrongful death claims to win. In Alabama, insurers show no mercy. If they assign even 1 percent of blame to a victim, such as speeding before the […]
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Tips for Staying Awake When Driving at Night
Drowsy driving is a serious cause of car accidents. It affects many types of people, including late shift workers, commercial truck drivers, people with sleep disorders, and people who are just staying out late. It especially becomes a problem in the fall and winter months […]
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What Happens to My Injury Case If I am Deployed Overseas or Change Duty Assignments?
Moving around from one base to another is one of the most common aspects of military service. From temporary duty assignments to deployments to base reassignments, travel is virtually inevitable for most active-duty military families and Reserve members. What happens when a military servicemember or […]
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Who is Liable in a Crash When a Semi-Truck is Making a Wide Turn?
Most people associate semi trucks with highways. When side impact truck crashes come up, many assume they involve jackknife accidents. In reality, many of these collisions happen when commercial trucks leave the highway and move onto local roads to make deliveries. These situations often lead […]
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Are You Still Liable for a Collision If They Were in Your Blind Spot?
All drivers carry a duty to avoid harming others. Many believe blind spots excuse responsibility since the driver cannot see what is there. That assumption leads people to consult personal injury accident lawyers after a crash. In court, this argument fails. Blind spots do not […]
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Will I Get Less Money If I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet in My Motorcycle Crash?
Unlike some states that only require helmets for riders under the age of 18, or don’t require them at all, Georgia and Alabama both require all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet at all times. Failure to wear a helmet can result in […]
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