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According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,839 people died nationwide in alcohol-related accidents. These deaths make up 32 percent of all fatal crashes. Georgia’s Driving Under the Influence Laws are complex. Georgia DUI injury lawyer Shane Smith can sort through the intermingled laws that potentially create complications in a DUI case. A …

To the insurance company and to a jury, if it’s not on paper it didn’t happen.  I spent four years in the army prior to doing personal injury law.  The army documents everything.  If you’re late to PT in the morning, they document it.  If you go to sick call, they document it.  Everything is …

The same question could be asked about doctors and mechanics.  I use a doctor that I trust.  I have used him for years.  I believe what he says and follow his advice.  I use a small mechanic shop where I have known the owner for about 10 years.  My father-in-law has known him longer than …

There are a variety of ways you will need to protect your personal injury claim when you are seeking compensation for your injuries. To learn how you can best do this, consult with an experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyer.   You need to protect your claim against insurance adjusters. Their goal is to pay as little as possible or …

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. Georgia’s Driving Under the Influence Laws are complex. Georgia DUI injury lawyer Shane Smith can sort through the intermingled laws that potentially create complications in a DUI …

Gwinnett County Accident Attorney Shane Smith Details How Implied Consent Works for Drivers in GeorgiaSince driving is a privilege, and not a right, in Georgia, those who choose to operate a motor vehicle automatically agree to “Implied Consent.” Implied consent in Georgia is codified into law through O.C.G.A § 40-5-67.1. Therefore, when a law enforcement officer has …

Playing sports is a great way for people of all ages to exercise and have fun. Unfortunately, sports inherently carry a risk of injury, some more than others. Sports that involve high speeds and contact between people are generally considered the most dangerous, such as hockey, football, rugby, soccer, or lacrosse. Injuries are an inescapable part of …

Very recently, the Consumer Products Safety Commission reported that the bicycle manufacturing company, 3T Design, issued a recall on all Cervelo bicycles with Aura Pro handlebars.  The handlebars clamps were becoming detached mid-ride, causing the cyclist to lose steering control and creating risk of injury.  On a regular basis, similar sports equipment companies realize faults …

Were you injured in an accident? Did a careless driver run a stop sign or a red light? Or were you hurt by a motorist who was distracted at the wheel and participating in texting while driving? Did someone drive drunk or disobey road rules causing your Fayette County auto accident and injuries? There are …

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes reports regarding the most common causes of death for certain demographic groups. CDC research shows that, for people under the age of 30 in the United States, the top three causes of death are (3) suicide; (2) violence; and (1) unintentional injuries. If a loved …

Car accidents can cause many different types of injury, including cuts and bruises, fractures, traumatic brain injury, or spinal injuries. One of the most common injuries people involved in car accidents sustain is known generally as “whiplash,” a neck injury that can cause long term symptoms and is notoriously difficult to treat. An injury does …

When you first contact the other party’s insurance, they’re going to have you set up a claim.  They will then say, “Do you have a few minutes?  We just need to take a brief recorded statement to find out what happened in the collision.”  Some folks say, “Well, I don’t want to take a recorded …