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School is here and yellow buses are on our roads carrying some very precious cargo. For the safety of our kids, here is a quick refresher on school bus safety for drivers. We should always drive alert and within the speed limit, but especially when near a bus stop, near a school bus, or in…

A person called our office the other day for their free consultation. They were hurt in a car wreck, and - as always - the insurance company wasn't treating them fairly. But the caller said something we hear all the time: He said, "I'm not the kind of person to sue, but I know I…

If you've been hurt in a car accident, then please consider these 3 important legal tips when hiring a lawyer: Do Not Try and take on the insurance company AND their lawyers by yourself! You need someone who can tell you all of your rights, as well as the insurance company's responsibilities. Please hire an attorney…

How can you avoid a drunk driving accident? Twelve people were killed in car accidents over the Labor Day weekend. Law enforcement is investigating if alcohol was a factor in at least two of the fatal crashes. The Georgia Department of Public Safety encouraged drivers to not drink and drive on a twitter post following…

Distracted driving is one of the biggest risk factors for car accidents, as drivers using phones and infotainment systems tend to take their focus off the road. Unfortunately, there is now another new distracted driving accident risk to add to the long line of high-risk behaviors like texting or using Facebook while behind the wheel.…

Car accidents happen and when they do are you prepared? Here are 7 steps to take after an accident: #7 DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING Insurance companies are so quick to send an investigator out or mail you forms for you to sign.  Don't do it! You could be signing away your claim and not know…

With school back into session, here are some very important safety tips for parents to provide your child to use while walking to and from the bus stop. One of the most important things to do is to establish the safest route for your child to travel and then walk it with them.  Show them…

School is here and every week day in Georgia, kids will be loading and unloading at school bus stops. Here are some important safety tips to share with your kids for when they are at the school bus stop. (1)        Make sure your child stands far away from the road and traffic at the bus…

Let me tell you about something that happens every day here in Georgia. A person is hurt in a wreck. They are taken to the hospital, treated and released. As soon as they walk in their front door, the phone starts ringing. Now who is calling? Lawyers  - or people working for them called runners.…

If you're involved in a wreck, your car or truck will sustain property damage. When you get your car repaired, you know it will be worth less than it was before the wreck. This is called diminished value. Think of it this way: You walk onto a used car lot and you see two identical…