A sobering reality has emerged for residents across North Fulton and the metro Atlanta area: traffic crashes are now more deadly than violent crime. According to a 2024 study by Propel ATL, 425 people died in traffic crashes across metro Atlanta, compared to 410 homicides. For families in Alpharetta, Roswell, and Johns Creek, these aren’t…
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The United States is in a fascinating stage of self-driving car development. Autonomous vehicles once felt futuristic and far away, yet they’re already sharing our roads—and now they’ve officially arrived on Atlanta streets. Major players like Waymo and Tesla are pushing the boundaries of technology. But when an autonomous vehicle is involved in a crash,…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on September 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – October 2025. When people think of serious truck accidents, they often picture massive 18-wheelers or tankers barreling down the interstate. But new data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reveals a surprising trend: nearly 40% of…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on July 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – September 2025. This is the fourth post in our series on Georgia automobile insurance. If you missed the earlier blogs, you can catch up here: What Every Georgia Driver Should Know About Car Insurance The Importance of Bodily…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on June 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – August 2025. This is the third post in a series on Georgia automobile insurance. If you missed the earlier posts, you can read them here: What Every Georgia Driver Should Know About Car Insurance The Importance of Bodily…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on April 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – June 2025. Georgia is a fault state. That means if you’re responsible for a car accident, you (and your insurance company) are on the hook for any damages—whether to people or property. Most drivers know the state sets…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on April 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – May 2025. You might think you’re not guilty of risky driving behaviors—but the statistics suggest otherwise. Even if you recognize and disapprove of these dangers in others, you may still be engaging in them yourself. According to the…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published on November 2021 and has been updated for accuracy – April 2025. When you get up in the morning and start your daily commute, one of the last things you expect to happen is that you’ll be involved in a serious auto accident on the drive you make…
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Editor’s Note: This blog was previously published in January 2019 and has been updated for accuracy – February 2025. Do you know if you’re really covered in an Uber or Lyft accident? In Part 1 of our series, we explored the rise in accidents involving rideshares like Uber and Lyft as their popularity has surged….
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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed the way we travel, offering convenience and accessibility like never before. However, this surge in popularity has also led to a rise in car accidents and fatalities. So, what’s behind this increase in incidents on the road?
ReShea Balams is an award winning attorney and the founder of The Balams Firm. Prior to answering her true calling to represent families impacted by life-changes tragedies, ReShea gained invaluable experience and insight as an attorney for large insurance companies. She is known for her record of exceptional results on behalf of clients, and is a zealous advocate for injury victims.
