Can I Sue for Injuries I Got as a Passenger in a Car Accident?
Category: Auto Accidents
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The quick answer is yes, if you are injured in a car accident as a passenger, you can usually get compensation for your injuries rather than having to pay for your medical bills out of your own pocket. Both Georgia and Alabama law state that […]
I’m a Member of the U.S. Military and Got Into a Car Accident–What Now?
Category: Auto Accidents
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It happens more often than you think; active duty service members can become seriously injured in accidents that have nothing to do with their military service. And one common cause is car crashes. If you’ve been involved in a car crash caused by someone else, […]
How to Make Yourself More Visible to Cars When on a Motorcycle
Category: Auto Accidents
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As a motorcyclist, your risk of being seriously injured in a crash is high. And even though most people, including insurance adjusters, like to blame motorcyclists for their own accidents, you’re most likely to crash because a driver of a car, truck, or SUV wasn’t […]
What NOT to Say to an Insurance Adjuster After an Accident
Category: Auto Accidents
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After a car wreck, you are typically required to notify your insurance company of the crash regardless of who was at fault. And if you were not at fault, you will probably be contacted by the other driver’s insurance as well. The insurance companies will […]
How Much UIM Auto Insurance Do I Need?
Category: Auto Accidents
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UIM stands for “uninsured/underinsured motorist,” and is one of the most important forms of auto insurance coverage you can get. Although Georgia and Alabama, like most states, only require drivers to purchase liability insurance to legally drive a car, we urge all drivers to purchase […]
How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Most states require drivers to carry auto insurance if they own a vehicle. This is because if you cause an accident that results in property damage or injuries, you are financially liable for those damages and the state wants to make sure you have a […]
What are Alabama’s Laws About Texting and Driving in 2021?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Distracted driving is a serious problem wherever you go, and while texting and driving isn’t the only form of distracted driving, it’s definitely one of the major ones! Alabama has had laws since 2012 prohibiting texting while driving as well as searching the internet on […]
What Are Georgia’s Laws About Texting and Driving?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Because laws about how you can use your phone in your car vary from state to state, it can seem like a gray area of whether calling or texting while driving is actually illegal, or simply a bad idea. If you weren’t paying close attention, […]
How Do I Know If I Have Whiplash After a Car Accident?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Whiplash: no, it’s not an official medical term, but it’s a very real condition nonetheless. Whiplash refers to neck injuries that typically occur in rear-end auto collisions that cause victims’ heads to violently jerk forward and backward from the sudden acceleration of being struck. Before […]
What to Do After an Out-of-Town Auto Wreck
Category: Auto Accidents
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Getting into a car accident is a nightmare even when there are no injuries and only minimal damage. Getting into an accident when you are out of town, especially if you get hurt, is a disaster scenario. And with the holiday season here, many people […]