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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) …

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 …

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 after …

When you get hurt in an Atlanta auto accident, it is important to get all the medical care that you need to make sure you heal correctly and recover as fast as possible. In the same manner, it is critical to get compensated at the highest level for the injuries and pain that the car …

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an increase in the number of cars and drivers on the road each year has not been matched by infrastructure repair and expansion. Worn pavements, bridge overpasses, and a deficiency of expanded roadways are creating congestion and increased accidents.Consulting a Clayton County attorney after a car accident enhances …

According to the Center for Disease and Prevention, one-third of all traffic related deaths involve an alcohol impaired driver.  In 2010, people died in accidents with a driver who had been drinking approximately every 48 minutes, which adds up to 30 people each day, or 10,228 during the year. Even if injuries are not fatal, injuries …

According to a survey by the website www.AutoMD.com, two-thirds of parents reported that their teens 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 Clayton County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If …

If someone is driving as part of their job and causes an accident, their employer may often be held liable for the actions of the employee. Though the employer was not present in the car and may have had no direct effect on the situation, they may have still been indirectly responsible for the incident. …