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A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 25,580 people died and many more were injured in 2012 auto accidents from January through September. The chaos of a multi-vehicle accident may cause a victim to neglect to obtain all the necessary information. Insurance companies will invariably attribute blame to all drivers. Consulting a …

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.An experienced Clayton County personal injury lawyer …

We’ve all experienced aggressive drivers – those drivers that pass on the wrong side, follow too closely, or make dangerous lane changes because they are in such a hurry to get where they are going. These drivers have no regard for other drivers as they speed on their way.  And, this behavior causes deadly Atlanta car accidents.   According …

One too many car accidents in Newnan, Georgia, have occurred because a vehicle makes a turn in front of an approaching car. This often happens at intersections when a driver makes an unsafe left-hand turn in front of oncoming traffic. The reason this type of accident occurs is because the driver turning left fails to …

How do seat belt laws apply to your claim? Your PeachtreeCitypersonal injury lawyer can review the claim and circumstances of the case to advise you properly. Child seat belt laws may differ from those intended for adults.  Georgia Seat Belt Laws for Children Children age 8 and younger must be restrained in an approved seat belt or …

According to a 2009 Georgia Department of Transportation mileage report there are 54,746 statewide lane miles and almost 120 million daily vehicle miles traveled. Road congestion and deficiencies create hazards and danger to all auto travelers. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you …

Without a police report, your Atlanta auto accident lawyer may look to obtain other pieces of evidence that support your case. Ask your lawyer to evaluate your case because it may shed more light on the types of documentation or information that may be helpful.  What Your Lawyer Can Do Without a Police Report A police report, though extremely …

Atlanta car accidents can happen at any time.  No matter how careful of a driver you are, you can’t prevent every car accident.  But, you can be prepared. There are many things that you can do to protect your child in the event of an emergency long before an Atlanta automobile accident occurs.  1. If you have …

Gwinnett County Auto Accident Attorney Shane Smith Discusses Seat Belt Use & Georgia’s Click It Or Ticket Program Based on statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, using seat belts has helped decrease the number of passenger vehicle fatalities. Since 1994, there has been a continual decline in the number of deaths though the …

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), electric vehicles and hybrids have turned a quiet ride into a dangerous situation. The NHTSA is encouraging manufacturers to add sounds to energy efficient cars to prevent auto and pedestrian accidents. The NHTSA estimates that approximately 2,800 pedestrian and cyclist injuries would be prevented over the …

After a car accident, you suffer not only the physical results but the financial ones, too. You have bills for medical treatments, repair costs for your car, and much, much more. That’s why many people seek compensation through a car accident claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In order to do that successfully though, you have …

Nearly everyone has heard that wearing a seat belt can improve your chances of surviving an Atlanta car accident. Unfortunately, not every driver wears a belt consistently. This may be because of common misconceptions that a seat belt is not always necessary. These misconceptions can have deadly consequences. “I’m just going down the road; I …