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5 Facts to Remember Before Celebrating this New Year’s Eve

Here are some eye-opening facts and statistics from AAA & The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to think about before getting behind the wheel this New Year’s Eve:  DUI arrests peak between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.  Across the country, 36 people, on average, were killed every day in crashes involving alcohol between 2001 and […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Dec 12, 2019

Don’t Abbreviate 2020 on Legal Documents

Many people abbreviate when writing dates on checks and other legal documents. However, according to sources like Newsweek, police departments and consumer advocates are cautioning against this practice now that 2020 is here. What’s wrong with the MM/DD/YY format? Law enforcement says that shortening “2020” to just “20” can leave you open to fraud when […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Is it Better to Give the Hospital Your Health or Auto Insurance?

When you receive treatment for an injury after a car accident, is it better to submit your health insurance or your auto insurance to cover the cost? Check out this brief video from our Managing Partner, Brother Rutter, to learn which option is in your best interest. [Video Transcription] Some health insurance providers, doctor’s offices, […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Apr 23, 2020
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A DUI Injury Case is a Rutter Mills Case

How does a DUI case differ from other car accident lawsuits? Watch Brother Rutter as he explains more about DUI cases, why they may yield higher awards, and how we can help victims maximize their compensation. [Video Transcription] I want to talk to you for a minute about DUI cases. Those are cases where the […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Aug 12, 2020
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Dangers of Working with the Insurance Company Without a Lawyer

Is it OK to work with an insurance company without a lawyer to represent you and your interests? Sometimes the answer is “yes”. But there are cases in which you need a lawyer’s help. Brother Rutter explains the two things to look out for when working with an insurance company. Video Transcription This is Brother […]

Legal Advice
Posted on Dec 17, 2020
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Citation! Your Phone is Summoned to Court: Dangers of Distracted Driving

Citation! Your Phone is Summoned to General District Court: Dangers of Distracted Driving Just reaching for your phone increases the chance of a crash by 17%. Distracted drivers handling a phone were 2-6 times at greater risk of an accident. Since the first texting features came out in 1993 on a little Nokia cell phone, […]

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Posted on Apr 21, 2022