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Car accidents affect thousands of people in and around the Atlanta each year. In the most severe cases, these accidents can leave victims with significant injuries and long-term medical complications. Even when the injuries people sustain are not particularly severe, they may cause significant discomfort and lost income due to missing work. It is important, …

Head-on collisions occur when the front end of one motor vehicle crashes directly into the front end of another motor vehicle. This type of accident is rarer than other kinds of collisions, however it is often the most deadly. Head-on collisions often happen at higher speeds than other types of crashes, and vehicles often rebound …

Atlanta, GA has grown to be one of the country’s biggest hubs of people and traffic, not to mention sports and entertainment. The wagon wheel of the south, Atlanta serves as the launch and arrival point for countless people each and every day.Along with this elevated reputation and operation, Atlanta also faces its share of …

If another car collides with yours, you may usually file a claim against the driver of that car to try to recover for injuries or other losses you suffered. However, sometimes drivers hit an object or lose control of their vehicle and no other vehicles or drivers are involved. Such drivers often question if there …

A Peachtree City auto accident lawyer knows that an SUV rollover crash can result in serious, life-threatening injuries. While some victims might be able to escape with hardly a scratch on them, most will not. When this type of accident is caused by the negligence of someone else, you might be entitled to file an injury claim …

If you were in a Georgia car crash and your neck and back hurt, you may be wondering about your health care options: Should I go to the emergency room right away? Should I wait until morning and see my doctor? Should I make an appointment with my regular chiropractor or acupuncturist? Peachtree City car accident …

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 truck accidents occur each year involving a large tractor trailer and either a passenger vehicle or a pedestrian.  Such accidents are responsible for around 5,000 deaths annually, and many more serious injuries.  The large majority of these accidents are caused by negligent driving on the part …

Negotiating a car accident insurance claim can be one of the most challenging parts of the process. How do you know if what you are being offered is fair? Consulting Atlanta personal injury legal services at Shane Smith Law can help protect your rights.  No one can predict when they will be involved in an accident. You …

There are many different kinds of car accidents that occur on the roads and highways of the United States every day. For example, Americans are involved in rear-end accidents, single car collisions, head-on collisions, side collisions (or T-bones), and more. One of the most dangerous types of accident that commonly occurs is the rollover accident. …

If you have uninsured motorist coverage, it can cover you in the event you are in an accident with a driver who leaves the scene. Hit and run accidents can leave you with car accident damages such as injuries, property damage and even emotional damages. If you were involved in this type of accident, contact Atlanta personal injury …

In 1999, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as part of the United States Department of Transportation.  The FMCSA was established in order to improve safety in the trucking industry in order to try to prevent truck accidents and the resulting injuries or fatalities.  In …

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of American teenagers. Most of these deaths occur when a teenager is behind the wheel. The risk is highest for sixteen-year-old drivers.  There are seven factors that contribute to teen accidents.  1. Inexperience – Young drivers don’t have the experience to deal with unexpected situations such as bad …