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October - 2022
It’s most common to see semi-trucks on the highway, so when you learn one of the most common types of truck collisions are side-on collisions, it’s easy to assume that these crashes occur in jackknife accidents. However, another common cause of crashes is when big […]
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October - 2022
All drivers have a responsibility to do what’s possible to prevent injuring other people. Since it’s not possible to see someone in your blind spot (it’s called a “blind” spot for a reason), many drivers think they cannot be held responsible for crashes caused when […]
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October - 2022
Unlike some states that only require helmets for riders under the age of 18, or don’t require them at all, Georgia and Alabama both require all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet at all times. Failure to wear a helmet can result in […]
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October - 2022
When most people hear “truck crash,” they picture an 18-wheeler that has overturned on the highway. That’s not wrong, but our firm has also handled a variety of cases for people who were injured in collisions with small commercial trucks like box trucks and even […]
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September - 2022
Auto insurance exists to provide victims of wrecks the money they need to cover their medical bills and other expenses. Unfortunately, when even an ambulance ride can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, and most drivers are only purchasing the minimum amount of insurance legally […]
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September - 2022
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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August - 2022
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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August - 2022
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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August - 2022
If you have ever been in a car wreck, you know that insurance companies get involved immediately. After all, it is likely that someone’s insurance is going to be called upon to pay for the damage to vehicles and property, as well as medical expenses […]
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July - 2022
It is likely that all drivers have broken the speed limit at some point or another. While just about everyone does it, that does NOT make speeding legal, safe, or justifiable! At the Law Offices of Gary Bruce, we’ve seen many innocent people injured, disabled, […]
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