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On , an 80-year-old woman died in a Gwinnett County car crash. Sadly, this fatal car accident occurred as the woman was at the end of a funeral procession. According to authorities, the wreck occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and South Waterworks Road. According to witnesses, the lady who …

ARTICLE 10. STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS TITLE 40 Chapter 6 Article 10 Note § 40-6-200. How vehicles to be parked; powers of Department of Transportation and local authorities§ 40-6-201. Leaving motor vehicle unattended§ 40-6-202. Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business orresidential districts§ 40-6-203. Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified …

Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer Shane Smith, an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney who limits his practice to Car Wrecks, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, DUI Victims, Slip and Falls, and other injuries relating to Back and Neck Injuries CHAPTER 6 UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 2. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS ARTICLE …

Whiplash is one of the most common and most annoying injuries caused by car accidents. It is often associated with rear-end impacts. If your doctor has told you that you have whiplash, you may want to know more.  The Shane Smith Law have compiled a list of commonly asked questions about this injury.   What is whiplash?  Whiplash is …

ARTICLE 3. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY TITLE 40 Chapter 6 Article 3 Note § 40-6-40. Vehicles to drive on right side of roadway; exceptions § 40-6-41. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions § 40-6-42. Overtaking and passing generally § 40-6-43. When overtaking and passing on the right …

There are many types of injuries that are sustained by Georgia car accident victims. Injuries can range from cuts and bruises to whiplash and broken bones to serious spine injuries, head injuries and internal injuries. The factors that determine the injuries that an accident victim will sustain, include speed, safety equipment, whether or not the victim was wearing a …

When you drive a motor vehicle, one of the most important safety aspects is making sure you are able to control its speed and stop when necessary. The system that allows drivers to slow down and stop when they need to is a car’s brakes, and when the fail, the results can be tragic. Brakes …

Distracted driving accidents killed 3,328 people in 2012 according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data show that drivers under age 20 are among the highest risk group. 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 …

If you were injured in an Atlanta accident caused by a driver under the influence of prescription medication, you may be surprised to learn that there is a good chance the driver will not be convicted for the Georgia DUI accident. Driving while impaired by a medication is illegal in Georgia. Many prescription and over …

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 …

A Clayton County police officer was seriously injured after his vehicle in an I-675 car crash. The accident occurred on the morning of Thursday, on 1-675 South just south of Anvil Road. Police sergeant Clinton Nicholas was following a Department of Transportation truck that was on a road project when he was rear-ended by a five-ton box …

Some types of accidents can be confusing and complex when determining liability; however, others are fairly simple. Two common types of car accidents in Norcross that are fairly straightforward in regards to liability are rear-end accidents and left-turn collisions. Rear-end accidents are the most common type of automobile accident in this nation. It occurs when one vehicle hits …