Category: Vehicle Accidents
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How to Avoid Aggressive Drivers and Prevent Road Rage in Georgia
Aggressive driving and road rage contribute to a significant percentage of traffic accidents (and fatalities) each year. According to the Insurance Information Institute, speeding was the leading behavior associated with fatal crashes in 2013 – accounting for 19.9 percent of the total fatal crashes. While aggressive driving is not easily quantified, a study by the…
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How Does Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (or UM) Coverage Work in Georgia?
Protection from Uninsured Motorists Understanding the various aspects of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in our state can be daunting. Many drivers have little to no knowledge as to the limits of their coverage or what type of harm their insurance covers. If you have been involved in an auto collision with a motorist who…
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How Med Pay Works in Georgia
Georgia’s Med Pay Coverage As a driver, you should carry some form of Medical Payment Coverage (or “Med Pay” for short) on your auto insurance policy. In the event that you are involved in an accident, this coverage helps you or your passengers with medical bills resulting from a collision. While it may seem like…
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Distracted Driving Dangers – Yes This Means You Too
Are you a distracted driver? Distracted driving was the cause of 412,000 injuries and 3,328 fatalities in 2012 according to the National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA). In an attempt to avoid unnecessary deaths and injuries, Georgia passed its “No Texting While Driving” law that went into effect July 1, 2010. Since July 1, 2010,…
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Trucking Accidents – Just Not The Same
Each year more than 300,000 car crashes involve large commercial trucks and buses according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA also reports that almost 4,000 lives are lost each year in these crashes. The impact of collision with a large commercial truck or bus is undoubtedly much more severe than with…
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