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A teenage driver who died after a Coweta County car crash may have been texting at the wheel.  The Georgia traffic accident occurred on Friday, , on Bullsboro Drive in Newnan.  Just before midnight, 29-year-old Linda Devora LeFlore exited I-85 in a 1993 Honda Civic and turned left on a green light to go east on …

Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …

Two young men, Brandon Hodges, 14, of Lawrenceville, and Christian Walker, 16, of Cumming, died in the single-vehicle wreck in Hall County, Georgia.   The Georgia traffic accident occurred at about 2 p.m. on the Fourth of July on Whelchel Mill Road, near Cool Springs Road, northwest of Gainesville. Hodges and Walker were passengers in a 1993 Jeep Wrangler …

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. Coweta County’s Driving Under …

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to recover damages for your related costs. This financial compensation may cover both your immediate and long-term expenses such as medical bills. However, the process to recover damages after a catastrophic …

Does it seem like you are hearing about more and more teens driving while high on marijuana? The reality is that more teens are driving while impaired by marijuana and do not recognize it is a problem. According to a national study of 2,300 juniors and seniors in high school, completed by Students Against Destructive …

There is more to being a good driver than being able to fight your way through traffic, parallel park, and turn on a dime. Driving safely is not just about your skills, it is also about defending yourself from others on the road. Taking a defensive approach to driving can prevent Atlanta car accidents.Here are …

 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car seats should be replaced after any moderate or severe Atlanta car crash.  If it was a minor crash, you may not need to replace the seats. However, what constitutes a minor crash? Atlanta auto car crash lawyer Shane Smith explains: As a rule, you should replace seats if ANY of …

Georgia DUI Accident Lawyer Shane Smith Explains How the State of Georgia Encourages Young Drivers to Drive Safely According to the U. S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) young drivers are prone to experience a high level of injury and death evidenced by their latest statistics: 2010 saw 1,963 …

Injured Georgia Residents Learn Painfully About the Statistics Regarding Prescription Drugs & DUI Drivers in Gwinnett CountyMost people are used to hearing about Gwinnett County DUI accidents involving alcohol. While DUI accidents are very tragic which injure and kill countless people in Georgia every year, Caleb DUI accidents are also caused by prescription drugs. According to The …

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 driver. Consulting a Clayton 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 …