Do Commercial Trucks Have Different Insurance Requirements than Passenger Vehicles?
Auto insurance exists to help crash victims pay for medical bills and related expenses. The issue is how quickly those costs pile up. An ambulance ride can run into the thousands, and many drivers carry only the minimum coverage required by law. When policy limits […]
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How Does a Spinal Cord Injury Affect Your Life?
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 […]
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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. Before you invite someone to […]
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Will my UIM insurance cover my vehicle repairs after a wreck with an uninsured driver? What do they have to pay?
UM (uninsured motorists) coverage and UIM (underinsured motorists) coverage are some of the most important auto insurance coverages you can get. That’s because although every driver in Georgia and Alabama is legally required to purchase liability insurance to cover the expenses of the people they […]
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