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Unless you’re an expert yourself, a Jonesboro car accident attorney is likely to prove beneficial to your claim. Most are not familiar with the car accident claims process and should aim to familiarize themselves a bit before proceeding. When you’re meeting with an attorney during the selection process, or you have already retained one, knowing the right …

Do you believe your Georgia car accident was a result of an automotive safety defect? Or did a part of the vehicle malfunction and cause you to crash? Unfortunately, many people get injured in auto accidents every year due to defects in manufacturing and design. If you think that your car accident stemmed from an …

A horse has been put down after causing a car-horse motor vehicle accident on . The horse got loose and was hit by a car on Georgia 92 near Rivers Road in Fayette County.  The driver was not injured, but the horse had to be put down after the accident. Last week, in a separate accident, …

If you were involved in an Atlanta head-on car crash, you may feel lucky to have escaped without injury.  And, you are lucky.  Head-on car crashes account for ten percent of fatal accidents. But, even if you feel fine, you may have sustained serious injuries. A head-on car crash can put a lot of strain on a …

Two drivers are dead after a head-on collision in Gwinett County. Could either of these lives have been saved if drivers were wearing seat belts? The Georgia car accident occurred on Monday, December 6 at about 5 a.m on Highway 29, near Patterson Road in Lawrenceville when two Toyota cars, a Corolla and a Cressida crashed.  The Corolla …

Consulting with an Atlanta car accident lawyer at Shane Smith Law may prove helpful in evaluating your options if you or a loved one was injured due to another’s negligent driving. Compensation for your medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and more may be available through an injury claim. Distracted driving is a common …

Not only should you seek medical treatment immediately after an accident in Atlanta, you also should also continue treatment until a doctor has released you. Failure to follow doctors’ instructions could harm your personal injury case.  When you have suffered serious injuries that were caused by the careless or reckless actions of someone else, seek legal …

After a car accident, injuries may be severe, disabling or life-threatening, especially if a truck was involved. When you believe the truck driver was negligent, you could be entitled to pursue a claim against them. To fully understand your rights, it would be best discuss your case with an Atlanta trucking accident attorney. An attorney can …

A hit-and-run rear-end accident in Toccoa, Stephens County, left KB injured and in need of medical care. The accident occurred on , at Whispering Pines Road and GA 328. KB’s vehicle was struck from behind by a Pontiac Grand Prix, but instead of stopping, the driver fled the scene. Fortunately, the Georgia State Patrol investigated …

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. Coweta County’s Driving Under …

Georgia auto accident victims may receive prompt settlement offers from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.  A victim should not accept a check from the at-fault driver or his insurance company as this may be interpreted as a settlement acceptance and may prevent the victim from receiving additional compensation. A victim should consult with a Clayton …

Injured in a rollover crash? A Peachtree City auto accident lawyer can help determine if it was caused by the negligence of someone else. If so, you could be eligible to file an injury claim for the damages you suffered.  SUVs have a greater chance of rolling over in a crash. This is partly because of the …