Blog: Drunk Driving Accident

A young man who worked as an intern in the office of Governor Perdue lost his life in a weekend car crash. The DUI car crash occurred at about 4 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, June 19. Twenty-four-year-old Jordan Griner was returning to his apartment after driving three friends home from a party to celebrate the …

Everything in life has risks, including driving out and about to work, family commitments or leisure activities. However, when possible, it is prudent to minimize risks that you expose yourself to. When it comes to driving, there are many things that you can do to minimize your risks, including: Driving during off-peak hours (before and …

When you or a loved one has been involved in a catastrophic accident with a drunk driver who may have run a red light or crossed over the median to cause a head-on wreck, more than sheet metal and bones can be damaged. Drunk driving accidents can have a deep emotional impact for all those …

Don’t Make Accusations About the Other Driver! A big problem with what to do after a car accident arises when you say too much. At the scene, the police will question you about your experience in the accident, and you need to be truthful about what you feel took place. This does not mean you should accuse the …

Your life is much different now that you have lost a loved one in a drugged driving crash or a drunk driving accident in Georgia. Your thoughts, concerns and interests probably have changed. Coping with your loss may take all of your time and energy. However, there are ways to help you cope with your loss, as …

When car crashes caused by drunk drivers leave victims with permanent injuries, everything about that victim’s life can change: their expectations, ambitions, plans, and even the details that surround their daily routines and everyday lives. One moment’s irresponsibility on the part of a drunk driver – the decision to get in the car and drive – can reverberate …

If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver in Atlanta, you have the right to sue for compensation for your medical bills, property damage, and other losses.  However, the first steps you take after the Atlanta DUI accident may help determine the outcome of your Atlanta drunk driving injury case.  Do call …

Gwinnett County DUI Accident Attorney Shane Smith Explains Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Everyone benefits from understanding how drinking alcohol impacts their blood alcohol content (BAC) levels and therefore their ability to drive. Drinking and driving does not mix. When someone drinks alcohol, any amount, their ability to drive is impacted. When people choose to drink …

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. Clayton County’s Driving Under …

If you have been in an Atlanta traffic accident, and the police suspect alcohol played a part in causing the crash, they will order a test of the driver’s blood alcohol concentration. Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol present in the blood at a given time.  It is expressed as a ratio of …

Yes, you should be able file a claim against both the driver and the host of the Super Bowl party who supplied the driver with too much alcohol to drink. If a guest drove home drunk from a Super Bowl party, the host can be held liable under Georgia laws.Drunken driving victims in Georgia can …

One of the many difficult aspects of coming to terms with accidents caused by drunk drivers that result in serious injuries like traumatic brain injury (TBI) has to do with why the driver responsible got into his or her car in the first place. The answer, while providing no comfort to victims and their family members, is …