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We want to expose one of the best-kept secrets in the insurance industry. The insurance companies are saving literally hundreds of millions of dollars each year right here in Georgia because of this secret. This money should be paid to Georgia's consumers. But like most things, if the person doesn't know they are entitled to…

If you live in the state of Georgia, you are required to purchase insurance for your car or motorcycle. It's the law. Unfortunately, there are many drivers on Georgia's roads and highways operating vehicles without insurance coverage. If one of those drivers crashes into you, there is no insurance company to negotiate with. It will…

If you're anything like the average driver, then being involved in a crash, whether minor or major, is statistically inevitable. According to the car insurance industry, the average driver gets in a car wreck every 17.9 years. Which means if you got your license at 16, odds are you'll be involved in a collision by…

They don't make 'em like they used to - and that's a good thing. Mandatory seatbelt laws, speed limit reductions, and airbags have saved countless lives. But there's a flaw in the system. Women are less likely than men to be involved in a collision but when a crash happens they are more likely to…

Distracted driving can take many forms: texting, messing with the radio, eating and drinking, or talking with a passenger. Anything that takes your attention from the road is dangerous. According to the NHTSA, if you're holding and talking on your phone, you are four times as likely to be involved in a crash; eight times…

We've all had a flat tire at some point. For many drivers, it's nothing more than a frustrating ordeal. They end up arriving late to work because they had to pull over and replace their flat tire with a spare. The real danger of tire failure, however, is overlooked far too often. We place a…

After examining 30 metro areas, Gas Buddy ranked Atlanta fourth among cities for aggressive driving, just behind Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Sacramento. Gas Buddy shows fuel prices in real-time on its website and app. Using data from its app and the U.S. Census Bureau, they examined cities by population and frequency of aggressive driving events.…

It does not matter what you call it: driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, operating under the influence, or drunk driving. When someone drinks and drives, they are not only a danger to themselves but to everyone around them. DUI accidents tend to be much more serious than other types of accidents due to…

The hours and days after a car accident are chaos. There are so many important decisions to make while you're still reeling from the accident itself. One specific decision can have lasting negative effects on the compensation you receive: talking to the insurance company before talking to an attorney. Here are the reasons why this…

Car accidents happen fast. One moment, you're slowing down or crossing an intersection and the next moment you're slamming into an airbag or window. But other than feeling shocked or disoriented, you feel fine. You think: I don't need to go to the doctor, they won't find anything wrong with me. I need to save…