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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 …

Teenagers often feel invincible, which is why they participate in dangerous driving behaviors. Your son may be texting and driving because he was never in a Georgia car accident before and really doesn’t understand just how dangerous car crashes can be. Additionally, cell phones seem to be glued to teens’ bodies these days, which is …

Air bags, when combined with seat belts, are an effective safety feature that has saved many lives. It is estimated that airbags save at least 3,000 lives a year. However, there are questions about the safety of airbags.  Most airbag injuries occur for one of four reasons: The driver is sitting too close to the …

Nobody wants to be in an Atlanta auto accident. Yet, accidents happen. Each minute of the day, somebody, somewhere, is in a car crash. That person’s chances of surviving the crash, or even of avoiding injury, may be partly determined by the safety features present in their car. In this article, Peachtree accident injury lawyer Shane Smith …

Of all types of Atlanta motor vehicle accidents, rollover accidents are among the most deadly. In a rollover accident, a vehicle overturns onto its roof or side.  When this occurs, objects and occupants are flung about inside the vehicle.  If the occupants are not wearing seat belts, they may be ejected onto the road. Because …

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. Being prepared before an accident can enable a victim to obtain all the necessary information that will be helpful to their case. Consulting a Coweta County attorney …

Did you know that car accident are the leading cause of brain injury in Atlanta?  Nationwide, car accidents are responsible for nearly one-third of all brain injuries. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury in an Atlanta car accident, you are not alone.Common types of head injuries that occur after an Atlanta …

In Georgia, auto accidents happen each and every day. While some are minor fender benders, others are serious accidents that can produce catastrophic or even fatal injuries. In either case, victims of Atlanta car accidents need to know how much their settlements are worth since all auto insurance claims are valued differently. Consider these tips when trying …

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. Being prepared before an accident can enable a victim to obtain all the necessary information that will be helpful to their case. Consulting a Clayton County attorney …