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What to Do with Your First Offer from the Insurance Company After a Truck Accident

The First Truck Accident Settlement Offer Is Not the Best Did you know over 60 percent of all consumer goods are shipped by tractor-trailer across the United States? We contend with large trucks on our roads at all hours of the day and night. Their intimidating presence can make other drivers nervous, and for good […]

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Georgia Road Trip Hidden Gems

It’s summertime, and we’re ready for a Georgia road trip! If you and your family are among those who want to venture out and see all that the Peach State has to offer this season, keep this in mind: the best Georgia road trip routes may not be the same anymore. Many popular destinations are […]

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Hands-Free Driving Devices: Everything You Need to Know

As cell phones and communication technology grow increasingly popular, drivers are struggling more and more to ignore them while on the road. Those text messages coming through seem to demand an immediate response. An incoming phone call catches their attention at that moment, regardless of the driver’s other needs. As accidents have risen due to […]

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Head-On Truck Collisions

Truck-involved head-on collisions make for some of the most horrific crashes on Texas and Louisiana roads. The stories I’ve linked above led to trucks bursting into flames, passenger vehicles mangled beyond recognition, catastrophic injuries, and deaths. You might think head-on collisions involving heavy trucks are rare. But you’d be wrong. They. Happen. All. The. Time. […]

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New Orleans’ Most Dangerous Holiday: The History of Mardi Gras

Every year during Mardi Gras, tourists flood the streets of New Orleans to let the good times roll. This year, Mardi Gras is on Tuesday, February 16th, and we’d like to take this opportunity to share the history of this celebration and some of the hazards surrounding it. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident […]

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Hitch Accidents/Runaway Trailer Accidents

When Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies Are Negligent Every truck accident is harrowing, but hitch accidents that result in runaway trailers are terrifying and often deadly. Trucking companies are responsible for sending safe truckers in safely manufactured and maintained trucks out on the road. When they fail to do so, fatal accidents can result. If […]

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How Can a Subrogation Lawyer Protect You?

Insurance exists to protect you both legally and financially. The wide range of insurance products available to the modern consumer—from general liability to profession-specific—are too numerous to name. Chances are that some specialized form of insurance policy exists in nearly every industry. These products help mitigate liability and cover expenses in the event of an […]

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How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help Me?

For some of us, budgeting is an ever-present item on our to-do list. We’re constantly weighing our options – is that a necessity or a luxury? Is this a want or a need? We get it. But there’s one thing you should never, ever forgo in the name of thriftiness: legal representation after a truck […]

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How Much Compensation Do You Get for a Brain Injury?

Compensation for accidental brain injuries can vary widely. Some people recover in a few weeks with treatment, while others have permanent impairments that affect every aspect of their life. Compensation should reflect the individual situation in question. An experienced injury lawyer can explain how much compensation you might expect for a brain injury after your […]