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A dangerous sideswipe accident in Rex, Clayton County, left CT and RS with injuries requiring medical care. The crash took place on , at the intersection of Mt Zion Blvd and Richardson Pkwy. A Buick Lucerne struck their vehicle, causing significant damage and injuries. Law enforcement officers from the Clayton County Police Department investigated the …

Car accidents injure thousands of people each year, sometimes resulting in long-term medical complications that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. When motor vehicle accidents occur because of someone’s negligence, those injured may be able to recover for their losses through a Georgia personal injury lawsuit. There are many parties that could potentially …

According to a survey by the website AutoMD.com, over half of the licensed drivers reported that they had little or no car maintenance basic knowledge. Drivers who do not safely maintain their vehicles place passengers and other drivers at risk. Consulting a Coweta County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If …

People who drive semi-trucks professionally often drive thousands of miles each week across seemingly endless highways and interstates. This kind of work can be exhausting and repetitive, making truck drivers particularly prone to driver fatigue and distraction. In order to combat these issues, the federal government has issued regulations aimed at ensuring that drivers get …

According to a recent study, almost half of heart attack patients get in the car and drive themselves to the emergency room. This is a bad decision for two reasons: The key to surviving a heart attack is to get fast treatment. Clot-busting drugs and other emergency treatments can stop a heart attack as it is …

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, accident victims are increasingly likely to become victims of tow truck scams. From 2009 to 2010, the number of U.S. insurance claims involving inflated tow truck company charges more than doubled. You can read more about tow truck accident scams in Atlanta auto accident lawyer Shane Smith’s article, “High Towing …

Whether they are for a weekend or a month, road trips can be a great and affordable way to spend time together and see a large part of the country.  However, along with the enjoyment and benefits of road trips, driving and/or riding in the car for extended periods of time increases the chances of …

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 dangers to all auto travelers. Consulting a Coweta County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured …

A serious car accident in Stone Mountain left JA injured and in need of medical attention. The accident, which occurred at the intersection of 1022 S Hairston Road and Main St Park Dr in DeKalb County, involved JA being rear-ended by a Mack 600 truck. Following the accident, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated the …

On August 20, 31-year-old Emanuel R. Mitchell was riding his motorcycle on I-75 near the Windy Hill Road exit ramp. Witnesses reported that a silver late model Porsche abruptly changed lanes and hit Mitchell’s motorcycle. Mitchell was knocked into the road, where he was then hit by a second vehicle. Mitchell died from his injuries, …

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every year, approximately 2.5 million rear-end auto accidents will occur. This makes rear-end crashes the most frequently reported type of automobile accident. Understanding the causes of these crashes is the first step in preventing Atlanta car accidents involving rear-end collisions. The following is an overview of the …

A devastating head-on collision in Greenville, Meriwether County, left DT injured and in need of ongoing medical treatment. The accident took place on , at the intersection of SR 100 and Forrest Road. DT was driving when their vehicle was struck head-on by a Chevrolet GMT-400. The Georgia State Patrol conducted an investigation and determined …