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An Atlanta family of five was killed in a North Carolina bad weather car wreck.   The tragic car crash occurred on Thursday, September 30 on Route 64 in Creswell, North Carolina.  Twenty-seven-year-old Daniel Alvarez, his wife, Natalie Owens, 27, and a child, Ariela Alvarez, 1, died when the Jeep Grand Cherokee they were driving struck standing water …

A bus crash in Carroll County left one student dead and ten others injured.  The driver may not have had the necessary credentials to drive the school bus.  The fatal Georgia school bus accident occurred at about 2 p.m. on the afternoon of Monday, October 4.   The bus was carrying 12 students from Temple High School between Temple and …

Georgia legislators enacted a highway slowpoke law that went into effect in July. The legislation is intended to reduce tailgating, road rage and traffic congestion while improving traffic flow. In theory, reducing congestion would also reduce traffic collisions. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have …

You’ve been in a car wreck and have been hurt. You’ve hired us to help you with your claim against the insurance company for all of your medical and doctor bills and pain and suffering and lost wages. Shane Smith, with help from his Case Managers, will work to set up your insurance claims, request …

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 …