Many people use GPS technology in one way or another while they are on the roads. Some people use a system that is built right into the vehicle while others use the GPS on their phone to navigate their way from one place to another. Still, other people use GPS on their watches. It is no doubt this technology...
Continue ReadingSince the late 1990s, airbags have been a fairly standard feature in most newly manufactured vehicles. Unfortunately, just like any other part of a vehicle, airbags always have the potential to be defective. Due to the fact that airbags are such an important safety feature in vehicles, when they do not work properly, the injuries they cause are catastrophic....
Continue ReadingGeorgia continues to see a very high number of auto accidents each year. Although accidents fell slightly in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, the number of fatal accidents didn’t fall at all. Indeed, they actually increased for 2020. And the number of those injured remained stubbornly too high. Careful drivers confront many dangers on the road, and below...
Continue ReadingGeorgia law requires that motorists report most car accidents that occur in the state. There are serious penalties if a motorist fails to comply, so care and attention are required if you end up in a wreck. Police reports often serve as the foundation of any personal liability claim, so this is another incentive for filing a report. Contact...
Continue ReadingSelf-driving cars, also called autonomous vehicles, are increasing in popularity. Some of the most famous car companies in the world, including Mercedes-Benz and Tesla, have put self-driving vehicles on the market. The great promise of autonomous vehicles is that they will eliminate human error, which is a major cause of car accidents. The thinking is that cars on the...
Continue ReadingA car accident causes many headaches. In addition to needing to have their car repaired, many accident victims suffer intense bodily injuries. But there is another hidden cost to an accident—increases in auto insurance premiums. Yes, if you were involved in an accident, you can expect your premiums to increase. But the amount of any increase will depend on...
Continue ReadingThe holiday season is upon us and after the last two years of the pandemic, people are ready to celebrate! For many, that means loading up the vehicle and going on a road trip to visit loved ones, or just taking a much needed vacation. If you are planning on getting behind the wheel at all this holiday, it...
Continue ReadingThe blind spots on a commercial truck, also referred to as the no-zones, are extremely large. The blind spots on the sides of the truck are the largest. On the driver’s side, the blind spot extends one lane over from the driver’s side mirror to approximately the middle of the trailer. On the passenger side, the blind spot is...
Continue ReadingA car accident can happen in an instant and when it does, it will leave you with serious injuries and immense pain. It is natural to feel overwhelmed and wonder how you are going to pay for your medical expenses, probably at a time when you are not able to work. Fortunately, you have a legal right to claim...
Continue ReadingNo one ever wants to have to make the difficult decision to place their parent in a nursing home. Sometimes though, when an elder suffers from a medical condition and needs round-the-clock care, there is no other choice. Many people struggle with this decision because of course, everyone wants their loved one to receive only the highest quality of...
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