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No one likes to think about the odds of getting into a serious auto accident. Unfortunately, accidents are bound to happen.  Over 70 Drivers are Hurt in Georgia Car Accidents Every Hour If you have been hurt in a Georgia car accident, you are by no means alone. On average, every Georgia resident will be involved …

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …

As a driver, it is your responsibility to maintain your car in road-safe condition. When you don’t do this you put your life and the lives of others at risk. Unfortunately, many drivers are not aware of the maintenance requirements of the car they drive. Atlanta auto accident injury lawyer Shane Smith suggests the following car maintenance …

Auto accidents are far too common occurrences as more and more drivers are becoming distracted at the wheel and paying less attention to the road. When an auto accident in Roswell leaves you injured, you may be in physical pain and feeling financially and emotionally vulnerable. It’s tough to deal with your injuries and your …

Drivers aren’t the only ones who suffer injuries in Georgia car accidents. Unfortunately, passengers are often the forgotten victims. When passengers are involved in motor vehicle accidents, they can suffer the same serious injuries as drivers. In fact, some passengers even suffer disabling injuries or fatal injuries due to no fault of their own. While …

If a car is too damaged to be moved after an Atlanta motor vehicle accident, the police officer at the scene will call a tow truck and ask the driver to take the vehicle to a storage yard. The car will stay in the storage yard until you or your legal representative tells them where the …

You’ve been injured in an Atlanta traffic accident. You are being loaded into the ambulance when a tow truck driver waves a piece of paper under your face and asks you to sign. You have never been in a car accident before, so you assume this is routine. However, a week later when you are feeling …

Auto accidents can be traumatic even if there are only minor or few noticeable injuries. It is pretty clear to auto accident victims who have serious injuries or whose loved ones are killed in accidents that they should consult an attorney. But even minor injuries entitle a victim to compensation. Consulting a Clayton County attorney …

Car accidents can be very serious and can cause devastating injuries that can affect a person’s life for years. According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 5 and 34 in the United States. In addition, …

Were you driving on I-75 when a car suddenly changed lanes and hit you? The other driver claims your vehicle came out of nowhere. You know you were in the lane for some time before your Atlanta traffic accident. The driver wasn’t distracted or impaired. What happened? Chances are that you were in the driver’s …

As motor vehicle technology progresses, cars are coming equipped with newer and more effective safety features. Options such as airbags, rear-facing cameras, anti-lock brakes, and safety belts have now become standard in many vehicles. While these safety features achieve their goal of making vehicles safer, sometimes they malfunction and cause serious injuries. Anyone injured by …

You may have been in a vehicle in which you or the driver has had to command the navigation system by using voice commands. If so, you may have enjoyed a good laugh, as the system may not have recognized what you said and turned the air conditioning off instead. While these encounters may be …