Blog: Car Accident - Page 10

Airbags are only one of the many safety features on motor vehicles meant to protect drivers and passengers from as much harm as possible if they are involved in an auto accident.  Almost every current vehicle is equipped with airbags and these airbags do indeed save the lives of accident victims on a regular basis.  …

In Atlanta we are fortunate.  Only 250 of the nation’s 5,700 hospitals specialize in treating children.  And although children account for almost one-third of emergency room visits, 94% of hospitals lack adequate pediatric medical supplies and one-third of hospitals have no pediatrician on staff.  Children are not small-scale adults. Even a small amount of blood loss …

I just posted the story of a passenger who was seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash when tools and utility clamps fell off the back of a truck on Georgia 400. Road debris and debris falling from vehicles cause thousands of accidents every year.  These crashes may result in serious and even fatal injuries. …

It is every parent’s worst nightmare.  Your child is seriously injured in an Atlanta auto accident.  The injury takes up your whole life.  It is hard to think beyond the fact that your child is hurt and possibly fighting for his life.   However, your child is depending on you.  These five tips for maintaining normalcy come …

In 2010, nearly one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the United States occurred in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. However, most impaired truck drivers use stimulants to stay awake; this allows the driver to increase his driving time and also the possibility of a serious accident. If you are the victim of a truck accident it is …

Millions of people are involved in traffic collisions each year; in fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 2.4 million people were injured in auto accidents in the United States in 2010. Most states – including Georgia – require drivers to carry car insurance. However, there are a number of mistakes that result …

Ask your Atlanta car accident lawyer with Shane Smith Law about filing a claim to recover compensation for damages if you were injured by a negligent driver. Continuing from the previous article, the following are three more types of negligent drivers who may cause accidents on our roadways. Drivers Distracted by Passengers Drivers who are distracted by …

Each year, approximately 3,000 lives are saved as a result of an airbag following an auto accident. Since this safety mechanism is so effective, it is now included in most vehicles traveling on the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, there are dangers that come with the use of airbags as well. When an airbag improperly deploys during …

Hit-and-run accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. You may be crossing the street, parked in a parking lot, or driving down I-75. What should you do if you become a victim of an Atlanta hit-and-run car crash? Atlanta car wreck lawyer Shane Smith suggests the following: Never chase the hit-and-run driver. The driver may have left the …

One of the steps after a car accident will be collecting evidence so that you can prove the other driver’s negligent actions were the cause of your crash. It may help to consult a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta who can explain the types of documentation and information that should be assembled for your particular claim.  Proving Negligence …

It’s hard to imagine that winter is right around the corner after the Atlanta metro area has experienced nice temperatures in the 60s and 70s over the last couple weeks. But the winter weather is coming. In some years, snow, freezing rain, or black ice didn’t occur in the city until January; however, winter weather …

You got into an Atlanta car accident and suffered injuries; however, your injuries are not life-threatening so you forgo being transported to the hospital by ambulance. Maybe you are concerned about seeing a doctor or going to the emergency room because you are worried about racking up expensive medical bills, so you wait—hoping that your …