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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 you are behind the wheel. If your child is injured in a car accident, the moments right after the crash matter enormously. Their health comes first, but these moments can also affect any claim you later pursue. This guide covers a few smart …

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 …

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 …