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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 …

An Atlanta car accident lawyer at Shane Smith Law knows that one of the common underlying factors in an injury claim is negligence. But this is just one element that needs to be addressed. You will also need to show the extent and severity of your injuries and prove they were caused by the careless or reckless …

Last year, there were a total of 1,435 accidents in Georgia. Of these crashes, 267 were fatal causing 450 fatalities. As Atlanta car accident lawyers, we know that most motor vehicle accidents in Georgia are avoidable.  They are caused by drivers who make simple mistakes or behave recklessly. We all know drunk driving is dangerous.  In 2009, one-third …

Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is estimated that an additional 416,000 people were injured in automobile crashes involving a distracted drivers.Consulting a Gwinnett County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in …

A Duluth man has been charged with vehicular homicide after causing a Gwinnett County DUI car wreck that killed two people and left three others injured.  The crash occurred on , at 3:30 a.m. on Steve Reynolds Boulevard near Satellite Boulevard.   Twenty-two-year-old Soon Mo Kwon, a Korean citizen, was driving a Lexus on a Steve Reynolds Boulevard when he …

A multi-vehicle rear-end collision in Lithonia left two individuals, DD and DD, with significant injuries requiring medical attention. The crash, which occurred on , at the I-20 Eastbound Entry Ramp at Wesley Chapel in DeKalb County, was caused by a Chrysler Town & Country that struck their vehicle from behind. The DeKalb County Police Department …