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Hit-and-run accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. You may be crossing the street, parked in a parking lot, or driving down I-75. What should you do if you become a victim of an Atlanta hit-and-run car crash? Atlanta car wreck lawyer Shane Smith suggests the following: Never chase the hit-and-run driver. The driver may have left the …

One of the steps after a car accident will be collecting evidence so that you can prove the other driver’s negligent actions were the cause of your crash. It may help to consult a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta who can explain the types of documentation and information that should be assembled for your particular claim.  Proving Negligence …

It’s hard to imagine that winter is right around the corner after the Atlanta metro area has experienced nice temperatures in the 60s and 70s over the last couple weeks. But the winter weather is coming. In some years, snow, freezing rain, or black ice didn’t occur in the city until January; however, winter weather …

You got into an Atlanta car accident and suffered injuries; however, your injuries are not life-threatening so you forgo being transported to the hospital by ambulance. Maybe you are concerned about seeing a doctor or going to the emergency room because you are worried about racking up expensive medical bills, so you wait—hoping that your …

Seat belt use can have an impact on the outcome of your Atlanta car accident claim because wearing a seat belt may have left you uninjured. For a better understanding of this and help with your case if you were seriously injured, contact an accident attorney as soon as possible. Seat Belt Laws in Georgia There are 2 …

Victims of auto accidents may not immediately feel injury symptoms. Though victims may visit an emergency room shortly after the accident it is possible that the emergency room physician will only check for serious or life-threatening injuries such as broken bones, a punctured lung or some kind of internal bleeding. Pain medication may be prescribed …

Car accidents happen approximately every five seconds in the United States, which adds up to an estimated 6 million per year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Car accidents happen on urban roads, suburban roads, rural highways, and on every major highway across the country.  However, because of all of the various roadways …

Preserving data from automatic onboard recording devices is important if you hope to use it as evidence in your truck accident claim. The information recorded on these devices can provide insight into how long the driver was behind the wheel and if this contributed in any way to the crash. How to Preserve Data on …

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. The chaos of a multi-vehicle accident may cause a victim to neglect to obtain all the necessary information. Insurance companies will invariably attribute blame to all drivers. Consulting a …

Auto accidents can be traumatic even if there are only minor or few noticeable injuries. It is pretty clear to auto accident victims who have serious injuries or whose loved ones are killed in accidents that they should consult an attorney. But even minor injuries entitle a victim to compensation.An experienced Clayton County personal injury lawyer …

We’ve all experienced aggressive drivers – those drivers that pass on the wrong side, follow too closely, or make dangerous lane changes because they are in such a hurry to get where they are going. These drivers have no regard for other drivers as they speed on their way.  And, this behavior causes deadly Atlanta car accidents.   According …

One too many car accidents in Newnan, Georgia, have occurred because a vehicle makes a turn in front of an approaching car. This often happens at intersections when a driver makes an unsafe left-hand turn in front of oncoming traffic. The reason this type of accident occurs is because the driver turning left fails to …