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Top 5 Most Frequent Car Accidents

Top 5 Most Frequent Car Accidents (PDF)   Despite the introduction of advanced driver-assistance systems and strict testing, car accidents still kill tens of thousands of people every year in the United States. The NHTSA recently released data on the most common types of car crashes in the U.S., and

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States Ranked by Worst Drivers

States Ranked by Worst Drivers, Most Fatal Collisions Per Miles Driven. Car Accidents List State Number of drivers involved in fatal collisions per billion miles Rank Score Percentage Of Drivers Involved In Fatal Collisions Who Were Speeding # of Drivers Rank Score Percentage Of Drivers Involved In Fatal Collisions Who Were Alcohol-Impaired # of drivers Rank Score Winners

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Road Rage Stats 2019

Road Rage Stats 2019 Below are survey results conducted by AAA where 1,000 motorists answered questions relating to road rage and anger while driving. Purposely Tailgated = 51% Brake Checked Vehicle Behind = 46% Honked or Given Middle Finger  = 44% Yelled, Screamed and Made Improper Gestures = 35% Cut

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2019 GTLA Auto Torts Workshop

2019 GTLA Auto Torts Workshop What does GTLA Stand For? GTLA = The Georgia Trial Lawyer Association What’s the Auto Torts Workshop? An annual event where personal injury lawyers attend an educational seminar covering all aspects of car accidents and insurance claims. What are the 2019 GTLA Auto Torts Workshop

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Car Accident Fatalities by State by Party Affiliation

Population, fatal motor vehicle crashes, motor vehicle crash deaths and motor vehicle crash death rates per state, 2016. Deaths per 100,000 population, all 50 States from least fatal to most fatal. Q: Which state has the lowest car accident fatality rate A: Rhode Island Q: Which state has the highest

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GTLA Auto Torts 2017

Event: 2017 Auto Torts Workshop Organizer: The Georgia Trial Lawyer Association (GTLA) Date:  July 13 – 15 Location:  Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa (Map) 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Description:  This is the GTLA’s annual conference for personal injury attorneys handling auto accident cases. Schedule: GTLA Auto Torts

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Diminished Value and Taxes, IRS form 4684

As tax season approaches and with all the advertising about tax savings one wonders about all the tax forms and deductions available for ordinary citizens. Today, we’re looking at IRS form 4684, casualties and thefts. IRS Tax Form 4684 (pdf) IRS Tax Form 4684 Instructions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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Auto Accident? Your car suffered Diminished Value!

1- Get the knowledge, Know your rights after a wreck. 2- Get our Comprehensive Auto Appraisal Report. 3- Get fully compensated for your Loss. What is diminished Value? Diminished Value (DV) or Accelerated depreciation, is the loss of resale value a vehicle suffers if prior damage or damage history is

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Filing Suit Pro-Se Small Claims Court

Below is the text for the complaint you’d file if going Pro-Se (without an attorney) at Small Claims Court  or Magistrate Court. If you’re suing a driver who hit your car in small claims court, below are the forms you need. Most Georgia counties have the same form. Statement-of-Claim-Magistrate-court-Sample  (3rd Party)📄

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Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s 2015 Auto Torts Workshop

Diminished Value of Georgia sponsors the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s 2015 Auto Torts Workshop Atlanta’s number one car appraisal company will sponsor and present an exhibit at the GTLA’s Auto Torts Workshop GTLA-2015-Auto-Torts-Workshop Press Release 📄 ATLANTA (July 25, 2015) – This summer, Diminished Value of Georgia, Atlanta’s top automobile appraisal company,

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Motor Vehicle Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities

Georgia Motor Vehicle Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities by county in 2008 According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Crash-Report-Georgia County Crashes Injuires Fatalities Clay 24 24 0 Montgomery 27 31 2 Quitman 27 34 1 Johnson 29 30 3 Glascock 31 27 2 Early 35 36 5 Baker

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Betterment in Auto Insurance Claims

Betterment in Auto Insurance Claims, what is it and how can you calculate it? Betterment is defined as the increase in value a vehicle experiences after a major mechanical repair. It is applied to items that wear out and are usually replaced during the automobile’s normal life. For example: Timing

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Atlanta Snowmageddon 2014 – Car Accidents and Appraisals

In January 2011, Atlanta was hit with a massive snow storm, the whole city was offline for about 5 days. Elected officials declared that their departments were unprepared for that storm but will put systems in place for the next time. So, here you are, 3 years to the dot

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Carfax Free Report

Get a Carfax Report for Free, here’s how: As I was doing some keyword research on Google Adwords, I realized that while the search term “carfax” is being googled 368K times per month, the term “Carfax Free” and its variants was being searched 67K times per month.   Why are

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2013 Toyota Tundra Diminished Value

2013 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft   Vehicle Details Year: 2013 Make: Toyota Model: Tundra Double Cab Trim: Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft Engine: V8, 4.6 Liter Trans: Auto, 5-Spd w/Seq Md Drivetrain: 2WD Optional Equipment Cold Weather Pkg, Traction Control, Stability Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door

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Toyota Prius Fire Total Loss

Toyota Prius vehicle completely burnt,  an accident initially blamed on the Hybrid battery pack, but it turns out that the customer left some propane tanks in the trunk area in 100+ degree weather.

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Insurance Liability Limits By State

State-by-State Minimum Requirements Bodily Injury per person/ Per accident / Property Damage First number: Bodily injury liability maximum for one person injured in an accident. Second number: Bodily injury liability maximum for all injuries in one accident. Third number: Property damage liability maximum for one accident. Alaska 50/100/25 Alabama 25/50/25 Arkansas 25/50/25 Arizona

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Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles

§ 40-1-5 – Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles O.C.G.A. 40-1-5 (2010) 40-1-5. Disclosure by dealer of damage to new motor vehicles(a) As used in this Code section, the terms “dealer,” “distributor,” “manufacturer,” and “new motor vehicle” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code

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Deer Collisions

The Map above shows, state by state the likelihood of hitting a deer. For example in Georgia, out of 151 accidents, one is with a deer. This numbers are actually deflated as drivers without full coverage usually don’t report these accidents. The state with the most deer collisions, it’s West

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