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Auto Accidents

• Keeping your pet safe in the car: don’t let your pet become an Atlanta car crash victim
• Number 5 Most Common Way to Cost Yourself Money on a Personal Injury Case
• The fourth most common way to reduce the value of your car accident claim or auto accident settlement is ...

DUI Victims

• Georgia DOT: Atlanta wrong-way crashes often caused by impaired drivers
• How is a DUI victim case or a case where someone was DUI different?
• Civil Proceedings Give Real Closure to Victims in Georgia DUI Cases

Pedestrian Accidents

• Use caution while walking: relying on electronic directions may cause pedestrian accidents.
• Safe kids: Tips for bicycling safely in metro Atlanta
• If you are in an Atlanta car crash, stay in your vehicle! This could save your life.

Alabama Chiropractor's list

• Phenix City Chiropractor Ken Edwards

Georgia Chiropractor's list by Counties

• Sharpsburg Chiropractor Dr. Davis
• Fayetteville Chiropractor Dr. Lerner, Dr. Hartpence, Dr. Lee
• Lawrenceville Chiropractors Dr. Willis and Dr. Halleck

Property Damage Claims For Car Accidents

• My car was damaged in an Atlanta car wreck, do I need an attorney?
• Know your rights after being in a car accident in Atlanta or Georgia. Do you have a right to be paid back for parts or repairs you made to your car before the car accident in Georgia or Atlanta?
• What are your rights after a Georgia car accident when it comes to using non-factory parts to repair your car?

Injuries and Treatment

• Common car crash injuries: A Georgia accident victim’s guide to concussion
• An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
• A spinal cord injury can cause lifelong disability for Atlanta car accident victims.

Georgia Traffic Laws - Uniform Rules of the Road

• Georgia Traffic Laws - CHAPTER 6 Uniform Rules of the Road Find out about the Law - Legal Information Article 1. through Article 15.

General

• An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
• An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
• An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures

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frequently Asked Questions

The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith have provided the answers to frequently asked questions about auto accidents, DUI victims, and pedestrian accidents.  If you have further questions, contact our attorneys at 770-HURT-999.

FAQ Categories:

• Auto Accidents
• DUI Victims
• Property Damage Claims for Car Accidents
• General

Auto Accidents

• What does it mean when my car accident is called a MIST, M.I.S.T., or Minor Impact Soft Tissue Case by the car insurance company?
• Why is it important if the insurance company calls your car accident case a MIST, M.I.S.T. or Minor Impact Soft Tissue Case?
• How do I keep my car accident case from being classified as a Minor Impact Soft Tissue case or MIST case?
•      What are the top ways to reduce your car accident settlement or hurt your Georgia auto accident injury claim?
• Why you need medpay or medical payment coverage on you car insurance?

• How do I get treatment if I do not have health insurance and I was in a car accident?

• Do I have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company adjuster?
• Who is going to fix my car in an Atlanta auto accident case?
  
• Do I have to use their shop to fix my car?

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DUI Victims

•      What is different about being in a car accident with a DUI driver and any other car accident in Georgia?

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Property Damage Claims for Car Accidents

• What if I was hurt in the car accident?
• What if I was hit by a drunk driver or a DUI driver?
• During the car accident my airbags did not deploy, were they supposed to do this?
  
• What happens to seatbelts in a car accident?
• After a Georgia Car Accident, Can I pick the auto repair shop to fix my car or do I have to use the insurance company's shop?

• Under Georgia law do I have to get my car repaired after a car accident?

• Should I file on my own car insurance after a car accident?

• Should I file on my own car insurance?
• Does Georgia law require that I total my vehicle if the insurance company wants me to after a car accident?
• How does the insurance adjuster decide on the diminished value of my wrecked car?

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General

• What is a Georgia Personal Injury Claim?
• What doctor should I use?
• Can I borrow money on my settlement?
• When should I see the doctor?
• What if I don't have health insurance?

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FAQs

Auto Accidents

• What does it mean when my car accident is called a MIST, M.I.S.T., or Minor Impact Soft Tissue Case by the car insurance company?
• Why is it important if the insurance company calls your car accident case a MIST, M.I.S.T. or Minor Impact Soft Tissue Case?
• How do I keep my car accident case from being classified as a Minor Impact Soft Tissue case or MIST case?

DUI Victims

•      What is different about being in a car accident with a DUI driver and any other car accident in Georgia?

Property Damage Claims for Car Accidents

• What if I was hurt in the car accident?
• What if I was hit by a drunk driver or a DUI driver?
• During the car accident my airbags did not deploy, were they supposed to do this?
  

General

• What is a Georgia Personal Injury Claim?
• What if I don't have health insurance?
• When should I see the doctor?

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