Why Children Are More Likely to Be Injured in Pedestrian Accidents
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 […]
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What Happens If I Get into a Wreck While My Coverage is Lapsed?
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 […]
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What Are the Rules When a Crossing Guard is Present?
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 […]
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5 Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in Extreme Heat
Summertime is undeniably motorcycle season, but in the extreme heat and humidity Georgia, Alabama, and Florida experience, sometimes the weather is genuinely too hot to properly enjoy yourself outdoors. Here’s how riders can stay safe and cool during a motorcycle trip, even when the weather […]
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Do I Have to Notify the Judge Advocate General’s Office If I am Injured in a Car Wreck and Use Medical Facilities or TRICARE?
If you have ever been in a car wreck, you know insurance companies get involved right away. Someone’s policy will likely be responsible for vehicle damage, property loss, and often medical expenses. This is where our lawyers for personal injury step in to protect your […]
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Can You Get Serious Injuries from a Bicycle Crash?
In Columbus, Phenix City and Ft Benning (formerly Ft Moore)—and through our community—we are fortunate to have miles of dedicated bike paths and trails. And while most everyone experienced scrapes, bumps, and bruises when they first learned how to ride a bike, most of us […]
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Is It Ever Legal to Speed?
Most drivers have gone over the speed limit at some point, but that does not make speeding legal, safe, or acceptable. At the Law Offices of Gary Bruce, our fatal accident attorneys in Columbus has seen far too many innocent people killed by drivers who […]
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What Happens If I Get into a Wreck While Driving a Friend’s or Family Member’s Car?
Most people don’t think twice about handing their keys to a friend for a quick errand or lending a car to a family member for the weekend. That feeling changes fast when you get a call saying they were in a crash. It can be […]
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What to Know Before Taking a Passenger on Your Motorcycle
One reason people enjoy motorcycles is because the responsive handling makes them feel more in touch with the road. Unfortunately, that handling can get easily thrown off, especially if you are riding with a passenger when you normally ride alone. VIDEO: Were You a Passenger […]
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Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving—Are punitive damages allowed to keep it from happening to others?
If you have spotted a driver driving erratically on the highway—for example, drifting wildly across lanes or driving on the rumble strip—you might assume they are drunk. The truth is they may simply be tired and that is just as dangerous! Tired drivers, just like […]
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What Are My Rights if My Child Is Injured at a Swimming Pool?
When it gets hot and humid in Georgia and Alabama, many families enjoy visiting a pool, whether it be a public pool, water park, or pool in their own backyards. Unfortunately, when not properly equipped, these visits can end with injuries. It is important to […]
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What Happens If the Driver Who Caused My Wreck Was a Teenager?
Driving is a skill, and like anything, it requires a lot of practice to get good at it. Teenagers, who have not been driving every single day for years, are twice as likely as adult drivers to get into wrecks. Within the first 18 months […]
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