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Flying Debris Hit My Car

A single-car accident occurred in Macon when an object flew through the windshield of a car causing injury to the driver. Surprisingly, it’s not that uncommon for accidents to occur because of flying debris. According to a study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths occurred between 2011 and 2014 as a result of

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Should You Call a Lawyer After an Auto Accident

Too often, people who have been injured in a car accident think they don’t need a lawyer. For accidents with no injuries, this is usually the case. However, if there are injuries, one should consider at least speaking to a lawyer to make sure they are being fully compensated for things like diminished value, lost wages and future expenses. Sadly,

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Is Your Rental Car Safe?

Georgia families can feel safer knowing that any safety recalls on the car they’ve rented have been fixed. Effective June 1, 2016, legislation passed that makes it illegal for rental companies to rent any vehicles with open safety recalls. This means that rental companies must have any safety recalls fixed before a vehicle can be rented to consumers. This has

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How to Pay Bills After a Car Accident

If you’ve been in an accident and can’t work because of it, you still have to pay your bills. You may not be able to work for days, weeks or even months, but you still have to pay your mortgage, rent, utilities or loans. This is the case no matter what type of accident you’ve been in: car wreck, truck

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Multi-Vehicle Accidents in Georgia

WHO’S AT FAULT? Often, the trickiest part of a multi-vehicle accident is determining who is at fault. Let’s say there are 3 cars stopped at a traffic light. A fourth car, which is speeding, doesn’t stop in time and rear ends the 3rd car in the line of stopped cars. The 3rd car is pushed into the 2nd car, which is then pushed

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Can I Sue on Behalf of Someone Else for Personal Injuries or Wrongful Death?

You’re out for a leisurely afternoon drive with your husband and three children, enjoying the short-lived spring weather in Georgia.  Out of nowhere, the driver of another vehicle runs a red light and slams into the drivers’ side of your car.  Thankfully, you and your children have only minor injuries. Your husband, however, suffers a head injury and is hospitalized in serious

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When Do I Need A Lawyer After an Auto Accident or Truck Wreck

Most of us will be in an auto accident at some point in our lives. If it’s a minor accident with no injuries then it may be something you can handle on your own, without the help of an attorney. But even if you only have damage to your vehicle, don’t forget that you may be entitled to diminished value!

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Hoverboard Safety Issues

Hoverboard Bans in Georgia Hoverboards, also known as Smart Boards, Self-Balancing Boards and Swagways, were a hot item this past holiday season. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, colleges and universities in Macon and surrounding counties have restricted their use on campuses, or banned them altogether. In addition, 60 airlines, including Delta, the largest airline at Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport, have

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