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There is no disputing that reckless driving causes Georgia car wrecks. These dangerous car accidents can have very real consequences for those involved, including severe injuries and even loss of life. This happens whether they were just innocent victims or not. Reckless driving is criminal act. The penalties a reckless driver, who was drunk or racing …

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. Georgia’s Driving Under the …

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 …

It is not uncommon for Georgia DUI victims to suffer from PTSD after being injured in a drunk-driving car accident. PTSD is just as real as your physical injuries. You can request compensation for your PTSD, but, like any injury, it should be documented.If you suspect you have PTSD, you should see your doctor and …

Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Additionally, it is estimated that 18 percent of auto accidents that year involved distracted drivers. 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 in …

A Fayette County Sheriff’s deputy has been found at fault for the June accident that left two others seriously injured. The Fayetteville traffic accident occurred on June 21 at the intersection of Georgia Highway 314 and White Oak Way.  Deputy Clint Patton was responding to a report of a possible shooting.  He had his emergency lights on and …

An early morning Georgia car crash left two college students dead and another two seriously injured. The Milledgeville auto accident occurred at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, . Christian Smith, John Harof, Alexander Delor, and Tyler Zecker – four freshmen from Gwinnett County attending Georgia College and State University – were on their way back …

Passengers may suffer serious or disabling injuries in a car accident. If you find yourself in this situation, you may hire a Roswell personal injury attorney to help file a claim. An attorney can also explain what you need to do in order to protect your legal rights. Some injuries are more common among passengers who are involved …

Modern motor vehicles have many safety features to help protect drivers and passengers in the event of an auto accident.  However, though these safety features are meant to prevent injury, they are not always successful and on some occasions, have cause injury themselves.  One example of such a feature is airbags.  If you are in …

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 …

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 in an automobile accident involving a distracted driver in Clayton County you should discuss your case with an auto accident attorney at Shane Smith Law.The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) …

Georgia does not let just anyone file. A Clayton County wrongful death claim belongs to specific people in a specific order, and the statute names them. Below, we explain who holds that right, what the claim recovers, and which deadline can end it early. What Georgia Counts as a Wrongful Death The statute answers this …