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The attorneys at the Law Offices of R. Shane Smith have put together an on-line law library of articles that relate to car wrecks, DUI victims and pedestrian accidents in the Atlanta area. These articles can provide Georgia injury victims with information about their rights.

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Auto Accidents:

Keeping your pet safe in the car: don’t let your pet become an Atlanta car crash victim
Description: For many of us, our pets are valued members of the family. Yet, while we automatically wear our own seat belts and place our children in approved child safety seats, we do not restrain our pets when they are riding in the car with us. In the case of a car crash, this puts our pets in danger. These tips from Atlanta car crash attorney Shane Smith can help your pet travel safely and securely. If your pet is injured in an accident, you have the right to make a claim for your pet’s medical care. To learn more about your rightsafter an Atlanta car crash, contact the Law Offices of R. Shane Smith and request our free book, “Property Damage Guide for Georgia.”
Number 5 Most Common Way to Cost Yourself Money on a Personal Injury Case
Description: Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney Advises Clients about 5th most common way to reduce your Georgia Car Accident Claim is to give the car insurance company a recorded statment.
The fourth most common way to reduce the value of your car accident claim or auto accident settlement is ...
Description: Find out the fourth most common way to reduce your Atlanta Car Accident Claim. This is one of the top ten ways people cost themselves hundreds or thousands on their car accident settlement. Find out the details here.
Car Accident Claim Settlement Mistake #3 Delay your Medical Care
Description: Delaying mdical care when you are injured, especially if you have soft tissue injuries - back strain, neck strain, or a combination - is a major way to reduce the value of your car accident claim.
Atlanta drivers asleep at the wheel
Description: Drowsy driving causes about 56,000 car crashes a year. Crashes caused by sleepy drivers cause about 40,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities each year. Learn more about the dangers of drowsy driving. Attorney Shane Smith represents victims of traffic accidents throughout the Atlanta and the surrounding area. If you have been in a car crash and need help getting fair insurance compensation for your injuries and losses, call our office at 770-HURT-999.

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DUI Victims:

Georgia DOT: Atlanta wrong-way crashes often caused by impaired drivers
Description: Studies indicate that about 61% of wrong-way crashes are caused by drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Wrong-way crashes are especially deadly. Fifty percent of wrong-way crashes result in fatalities or incapacitating injuries. This means they are far more likely to cause death and serious injury than most other types of freeway crashes. If you have lost a loved one to an impaired driver in an accident of any type, The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Attorney Shane smith represents the families of DUI victims in the metro Atlanta area. Please call 770-HURT-999 to learn more.
How is a DUI victim case or a case where someone was DUI different?
Description: Driving Under the Influence or DUI continues to be a serious problem in the Atlanta, Georgia area. It is bad enough when you are injured in a wreck that you did not cause; but, emotionally, it can be much worse when someone hits you who was drinking or is DUI. These cases are handled differently in our office.
Civil Proceedings Give Real Closure to Victims in Georgia DUI Cases
Description: When a person is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the state of Georgia, several penalties can be imposed by the criminal court depending on the situation, but DUI victims often find that legal penalties don't heal the hurt they've suffered.

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Pedestrian Accidents:

Use caution while walking: relying on electronic directions may cause pedestrian accidents.
Description: Electronic maps such as those provided by MapQuest, Google and portable GPS devices are a great way to avoid getting lost in unfamiliar areas. Even pedestrians with cell phones can download maps as they walk. However, a pedestrian accident lawsuit filed last month shows the value of double checking electronic directions. The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith represent victims of pedestrian traffic accidents in the metropolitan Atlanta area. If you have been injured while crossing a street, waiting for a bus or walking in your Atlanta neighborhood, call Attorney Shane smith at 770-HURT-999. We are here to protect your rights.
Safe kids: Tips for bicycling safely in metro Atlanta
Description: Bicycling isn’t just fun, it is great exercise and it makes kids feel independent. But, bicycles used near streets are vehicles, not toys. Bicycle-car crashes can lead to serious injury and even death. The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith represent victims of traffic and pedestrian accidents in the metro Atlanta area. We care about the safety of your children, so we've compiled a list of bicycle safety tips. Accidents involving children can result in serious injury including broken bones, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injuries. This can lead to huge medical bills at a time when the parent must miss work to care for the child. If your child has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, contact our office at 770-HURT-999. Even if your child is partially at fault, we may be able to help.
If you are in an Atlanta car crash, stay in your vehicle! This could save your life.
Description: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about 16% of American pedestrian fatalities occur on freeways. Many times these accidents occur because the victim has left a disabled vehicle. Read this article and learn what you should do if your car is disabled on the highway. If you have been in an accident and need help, contact The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999.
In Atlanta, walking can be bad for your health!
Description: Walking is an excellent way to lose weight, control your blood pressure, decrease your risk of a heart attack and stroke, raise your good cholesterol, avoid gallstone surgery and protect against hip fractures. But, if you live in Atlanta, these benefits don’t matter. In Atlanta, walking can be deadly. A recent ranking listed Atlanta as the nation's tenth most deadly city for pedestrians. If you have been injured while walking, or someone you love was run over and killed by a motor vehicle, contact the Law Offices of R. Shane Smith. We can help you deal with the insurance companies and get the settlement that you deserve. Call 1-770-HURT for a free evaluation of your pedestrian accident case.
Pedestrians Are Still At Risk In Many Metro Atlanta Neighborhoods
Description: 185 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the Metro Atlanta Area between 1997 and 1998, a statistic that moved the nonprofit Surface Transportation Policy Project to name Atlanta the second most dangerous city for pedestrians in 2000.

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Alabama Chiropractor's list:

Phenix City Chiropractor Ken Edwards
Description: Phenix City Chiropractor Ken Edwards treats people injured in car accidents in Phenix City and Columbus Georgia. Find out how he can help you after an accident.

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Georgia Chiropractor's list by Counties:

Conyers Chiropractor Dr. Gardner
Description: Conyers Chiropractor Dr. Gardner treats people injured in car accidents with back and neck injuries in Conyers Georgia. His office is a professional chiropractic and massage office specializing in auto accidents, work related injuries, back and leg injuries, neck pain and headaches, sports injuries, muscle and joint conditions includiing carpal tunnel syndrome. His office also has experience with dealing with soft tissue injuries, as well as working well with attorneys. Find out how he can help you after an accident.
Lawrenceville Chiropractors Dr. Willis and Dr. Halleck
Description: Lawrenceville Chiropractors Dr. Willis and Dr. Halleck treat people with back and neck injuries who were injured in car or personal accidents. Their office specializes in massage therapy, auto accidents, and nutritional health with higly qaified chiropractic and medical doctors. They provide their clients with some of the most comprehensive care under one roof. They also have a bilingual (Spanish/English) staff available to assist the patients. Find out how they can help you after an accident.
Fayetteville Chiropractor Dr. Lerner, Dr. Hartpence, Dr. Lee
Description: Fayetteville Chiropractor Dr. Lerner, Dr. Hartpence, and Dr. Lee treat people with back and neck injuries who were injured in car or personal accidents in Fayette and Coweta counties. Their office specializes in nerve rehabilitation, muscle and joint rehabilitation, physiological theraputics, and nutritional/anti-aging technology. They also utilize the latest methods of disc injury treatment with the disc Force Decompression Technology. Find out how they can help you after an accident.
Sharpsburg Chiropractor Dr. Davis
Description: Sharpsburg Chiropractor Dr. Davis treats people with back and neck injuries who were injured in car or personal accidents in Coweta and Fayett counties. His office is a family oriented practice and offers both relief and wellness care. His office also offers wellness care, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle coaching. Find out how he can help you after an accident.
Dunwoody Chiropractor Dr. Patel
Description: Dunwoody Chiropractor Dr. Patel treats people injured in car accidents with neck and back injuries. Their office provides outstanding care to all patients. Their office is also fully equipped to give complete orthopedic and neurological exams as well as x-rays to immediately treat work or auto related injuries. Massage therapy is also offered for treatment. Find out how they can help you after an accident.

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Property Damage Claims For Car Accidents:

My car was damaged in an Atlanta car wreck, do I need an attorney?
Description: If you were involved in an Atlanta car accident and no one was seriously injured, you may be able to handle your property damage accident claim without an attorney - especially if the damage to your car was minimal. Atlanta car crash injury Attorney Shane Smith has written a book to help you get your car fixed after an accident in Georgia. To request your free copy or schedule a legal consultation, call 770-HURT-999.
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?
Description: AFter a Car Accident in Atlanta or Georgia many times the insurance company will tell you that they do not want to pay you for repairs you made to your car before the auto accident. Find Georgia Car Accident Law provided by the car accident lawyers at Hurt 999.
What are your rights after a Georgia car accident when it comes to using non-factory parts to repair your car?
Description: Many times, clients ask me about the insurance company wanting to use older or refurbished parts in repairing their car. Find out your rights before signing any insurance company's forms.
We have an entire section detailing your rights under Georgia Law regarding how to get your car repaired.
Read here to find out your rights on whether or not you get a rental car when you are involved in an Atlanta or Georgia Car Accident.
Description: Were you involved in a Car Accident in Atlanta or Georgia? Are you entitled to a rental car from the insurance company? Do you need a vehicle to help you get treatment from you Atlanta car wreck? Find the answeres here on what your rights are regarding rental cars, and other property damage questions.
How do you find out what your car is worth when it is totalled in a car accident in Atlanta or Georgia? Should you trust what the insurance adjuster says?
Description: Read this short article filled with the facts on what you are entitled to when someone else wrecks your vehicle in a car accident in Atlanta or Georgia. Doing your homework should take less than 30 minutes, but could save you several hundred or a thousand dollars. Know how to negotiate with facts to back you up.

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Injuries and Treatment:

Common car crash injuries: A Georgia accident victim’s guide to concussion
Description: A concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. Learn the signs and symptoms of concussion. The Atlanta Law Offices of R. Shane Smith represent victims of auto accidents throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. If you have been injured in an Atlanta car crash, we are here to help. For more information, contact our office at 770-HURT-999 and request our free guide “10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case.”
An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
Description: A broken back or fractured spine may occur when the back experiences sudden high-energy trauma, such as the forces experienced by the body in a high-speed car accident. The accident victim must spend a significant amount of time recuperating and is unable to work or go about his daily activities. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash, it is only normal to be concerned about how to pay for your medical care, especially if you aren’t able to work.The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Atlanta attorney Shane Smith can help you get the fair insurance you need to cover your injuries and your lost wages. To learn more call 770-HURT-999.
A spinal cord injury can cause lifelong disability for Atlanta car accident victims.
Description: Spinal cord injury or SCI is defined as damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as loss of mobility or loss of sensation. Most victims of SCI are paralyzed and require life-long medical care and assistance. The leading cause of SCI is car accidents. This library article provides information about spinal cord injury. If your loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury in an Atlanta traffic accident, contact the Law Offices of R. Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999.
Traumatic Brain Injury: a common Georgia accident injury
Description: A traumatic brain injury or TBI is an injury that results when a blow or a jolt to the head disrupts brain function. This often occurs in car accidents when the victims head hits the interior of the car or the victim is struck by an airbag deploying with too much force. Learn more about brain injuries and how they affect accident victims. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car wreck, contact The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney.
Common car crash injuries – do you have one?
Description: Few things are worse than dealing with the aftermath of an Atlanta car accident. We’ve listed some common car crash injuries, their symptoms, and treatments. Many injuries require extensive treatment and rehabilitation. If you’ve been a victim of an Atlanta traffic accident, you may be wondering how you can get the insurance companies to pay for the help you need. Attorney Shane Smith can deal with the insurance companies on your behalf and help relieve the financial stress. All us today at 770-HURT-999.

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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.
Description: CHAPTER 6 UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 2. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
ARTICLE 3. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
ARTICLE 4. RIGHT OF WAY
ARTICLE 5. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS
ARTICLE 6. TURNING, STARTING, SIGNALING
ARTICLE 7. NEGOTIATING RAILROAD CROSSINGS, ENTERING HIGHWAYS FROM PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS
ARTICLE 8. SCHOOL BUSES
ARTICLE 9. SPEED RESTRICTIONS
ARTICLE 10. STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING
ARTICLE 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 12. ACCIDENTS
ARTICLE 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES
ARTICLE 14. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES
ARTICLE 15. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES

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General:

An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
Description: A broken back or fractured spine may occur when the back experiences sudden high-energy trauma, such as the forces experienced by the body in a high-speed car accident. The accident victim must spend a significant amount of time recuperating and is unable to work or go about his daily activities. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash, it is only normal to be concerned about how to pay for your medical care, especially if you aren’t able to work.The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Atlanta attorney Shane Smith can help you get the fair insurance you need to cover your injuries and your lost wages. To learn more call 770-HURT-999.
An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
Description: A broken back or fractured spine may occur when the back experiences sudden high-energy trauma, such as the forces experienced by the body in a high-speed car accident. The accident victim must spend a significant amount of time recuperating and is unable to work or go about his daily activities. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash, it is only normal to be concerned about how to pay for your medical care, especially if you aren’t able to work.The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Atlanta attorney Shane Smith can help you get the fair insurance you need to cover your injuries and your lost wages. To learn more call 770-HURT-999.
An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
Description: A broken back or fractured spine may occur when the back experiences sudden high-energy trauma, such as the forces experienced by the body in a high-speed car accident. The accident victim must spend a significant amount of time recuperating and is unable to work or go about his daily activities. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash, it is only normal to be concerned about how to pay for your medical care, especially if you aren’t able to work.The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Atlanta attorney Shane Smith can help you get the fair insurance you need to cover your injuries and your lost wages. To learn more call 770-HURT-999.
An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
Description: A broken back or fractured spine may occur when the back experiences sudden high-energy trauma, such as the forces experienced by the body in a high-speed car accident. The accident victim must spend a significant amount of time recuperating and is unable to work or go about his daily activities. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash, it is only normal to be concerned about how to pay for your medical care, especially if you aren’t able to work.The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Atlanta attorney Shane Smith can help you get the fair insurance you need to cover your injuries and your lost wages. To learn more call 770-HURT-999.
An Atlanta accident victim’s guide to spinal fractures
Description: A broken back or fractured spine may occur when the back experiences sudden high-energy trauma, such as the forces experienced by the body in a high-speed car accident. The accident victim must spend a significant amount of time recuperating and is unable to work or go about his daily activities. If you have been seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash, it is only normal to be concerned about how to pay for your medical care, especially if you aren’t able to work.The Law Offices of R. Shane Smith can help. Atlanta attorney Shane Smith can help you get the fair insurance you need to cover your injuries and your lost wages. To learn more call 770-HURT-999.