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Highest fatal crash rates are among sports cars, subcompacts
iSeeCars.com has conducted a study of model year 2013-2017 vehicles and the rate at which they are involved in fatal accidents. Using data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, the automotive research firm found that sports cars and subcompacts were especially...
Where do your money and possessions go when you die?
If you do not have a will or other plan (like a living trust) for when you pass away, people may have told you that you should. They are right. Of course, it often makes things easier for those left behind, but it can give you a lot of peace and clarity that could...
3 Common mistakes to avoid after a car accident
No one expects they’ll be in a car wreck when they start their day, but auto accidents aren’t a rare occurrence. In fact, an estimated six million car accidents happen in the U.S. each year. The shock of a collision can rattle even the most composed of drivers. But...
How Georgia’s ancillary probate laws help loved ones cope
States write and enforce most laws about probate, which settles happens to people’s property after they die. When they have possession are in multiple states, the rules generally come from the state where they primarily lived. But real estate is a big exception....
What happens if an uninsured driver hits me?
Between injuries, property damage and the time it can take to sort them out, car and pedestrian accidents bring enough frustration on their own. When an uninsured driver is at fault for your accident, these cases can bring another level of stress. How you approach the...
The basics of real estate easements
Easements are an area of real estate law that can often result in confusion and issues down the road. They are not always clear or fully written out, so it can be difficult to know how to deal with them. Here are some of the basics of understanding easements: What is...
Long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries
No one brain injury is like another. But whether you suffered injuries from a car accident or a slip-and-fall at a construction site, the effects of your traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be long-lasting and lifechanging. These effects range from mild cognitive...
Easement fights can cause costly and unexpected headaches
For many buyers of commercial and private real estate, easements often sound like a bland technicality to skim over quickly. But missing the meaning of an easement at the wrong time can change a person’s life and hurt the viability of a business forever. As a large...
The importance of keeping your eyes on the road
Today’s vehicles are smarter than ever. Self-driving systems, adaptive cruise control and automatic braking represent leaps forward in safety. Yet it’s never been more necessary to keep your eyes on the road. The proximity of our cell phones makes texting and driving...
Will driverless mass transit bring an era of safety?
The last year has seen some of the nation’s first mass transit vehicles that operate without drivers at the wheel. Many hopes ride on the success of these buses and trains, and a lot of fears follow them. Some bill the projects as trial or demonstration programs and...
