What to Do After an Uber Accident?

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Uber and similar ridesharing services like Lyft and Curb have fundamentally changed the way we get around and made life easier for millions of people in Atlanta and around the world. Uber drivers can get into accidents just like anyone else, however, and people who suffer injuries in crashes involving Ubers often are confused as […]

Teenage Drivers and Alcohol

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It’s common knowledge that many teenagers are reckless, and recent research has confirmed this fact. It’s an unfortunate reality that many young people start experimenting with alcohol around the same time that they start driving. As frightening as it sounds, the reality is that there are teenagers who drink and get behind the wheel of a car, […]

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What Happens if You Are Hit by a Rental Car Driver?

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When the driver who caused your accident was driving a rental car, it may initially seem like a complicated situation. In reality, however, car accidents involving rental cars are relatively straightforward, and the same general principles apply. In addition, in some cases, you may actually be able to hold the rental car company liable for […]

Drunk Drivers on the Job Put Everyone at Risk

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By this point, everyone should know that driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law in Georgia and throughout the rest of the United States. Unfortunately, people continue to drive drunk on a regular basis, and even sometimes when they are driving while they are on the job. Drunk delivery drivers, truck drivers, couriers, and […]

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Types of Claims for Damage to Your Car

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This resource will discuss the types of property damage claims, what’s covered (and what’s not), and the pros and cons of making a PD claim against your own insurance or the insurance of the at-fault driver.

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How Do the Police Determine Whether the Driver Who Injured You Was Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol?

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Drunk and drugged drivers cause thousands of accidents each year, often with devastating results. Fortunately for victims, if they can prove that the driver was drunk at the time of the accident, they are typically entitled to compensation for their accident-related losses, including their medical expenses, lost income, lost quality of life, and physical and […]

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Prescription Drugs and Driving

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Prescription drugs

Although other criminal offenses differentiate between illegal drugs and prescription drugs, when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, the law treats the two similarly. A driver who sustains a DUI conviction for operating a vehicle while under the influence of a legally prescribed medication can still incur possible jail time, community service, […]

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Avoiding Common Auto Insurance Scams

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Insurance fraud is alive and kicking in Georgia, and that’s bad news for insurers and consumers alike. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that fraud costs the insurance industry about $40 billion per year (not counting health insurance fraud) and adds between $400 and $700 to a typical family’s annual insurance premiums. Insurance fraud can […]

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What Happens when a Car Accident Claim is Disputed?

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Car accidents are always upsetting, and if you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence, you’re likely feeling somewhat adrift. This is no time to go rogue; you need an experienced car accident attorney. While most car accident claims are settled out of court, some claims are disputed and need to proceed toward a court date. […]

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Don’t Join the Distracted Driving Epidemic

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There are always signs on the highways altering drivers to road conditions, traffic, and other things to be aware of. In the last few years, you’ve probably started to notice a new type of sign on the highway. Along with the “click it or ticket” campaign that encourages people to remember to fasten their seat […]

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