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Ranking 2016’s Safest Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducts tests for vehicle safety each year. They release information for consumers about which new cars are the safest in terms of both avoiding accidents and protecting occupants in the event of a crash. With driving being a daily necessity for the vast majority of Georgians, vehicle safety should be on […]
Read MoreTips for Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety is a serious issue in Georgia. Almost 200 pedestrians died in traffic accidents in the state last year. In the decade between 2003 and 2013 there were 86 pedestrian accidents on the University of Georgia campus alone, according to the University of Georgia Traffic Safety Research and Evaluation Group. Nationwide, an astounding 4,700 […]
Read MoreTips for Motorcycle Safety
Motorcycles are fuel efficient and fun, but they are also inherently dangerous. They can be more dangerous than cars and trucks because they lack the structural safety of automobiles and because they are not as easily visible as larger vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are over 26 times more likely […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Diminished Value Claims
If you’re an experienced driver, you’ve likely dealt with car insurance companies before. Here’s an aspect of auto insurance that many people aren’t familiar with that can come into play after a collision. If you own a vehicle, you’ll want to know about diminished value claims in case you’re ever in an accident. What is […]
Read MoreSafe Summer Driving
According to esurance, the summer is amongst the most dangerous times to drive. Several factors can increase congestion and the rate of collisions in the summer months. Teens on break from high school and college will add to the usual traffic and are disproportionately involved in accidents because of their inexperience. Vacationers on road trips […]
Read MoreNew Rideshare Legislation Aims to Close Insurance Gap in Georgia
Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft have revolutionized transportation in car-dominated cities like Atlanta. In fact, these companies and their competitors are becoming ubiquitous throughout many American cities. These rideshare services offer the communities they serve a terrific resource; however, they are not impervious to the accidents and other traffic-related issues that other Georgia […]
Read MoreMedPay Coverage for Car Accident Injuries
You may have heard that Braves infielder Chase d’Arnaud recently missed a game because of a minor car accident. Almost everyone is involved in an auto accident at some point. There are some things you can do now to prepare yourself well in case it happens to you. If you’ve been injured in a car […]
Read MoreFour Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Everyone knows that traffic in Atlanta can be stressful. What many don’t know is that in 2013 Interstate 285 had more fatal car accidents per mile than any other interstate. In addition to these fatal car accidents, there are many more non-fatal car accidents every day throughout the city. Despite most drivers exercising great caution, […]
Read MoreThree Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs
Last year the movie “Amy” made its way through festivals all over the world. The movie detailed the life of Amy Winehouse who tragically perished well before her time, at just 27 years of age. As it turns out, the late Winehouse died intestate (without a will) and left an estate worth millions of dollars. Ultimately, this […]
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