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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 …

MARIETTA – One year ago today, Trooper First Class Chadwick “Chad” LeCroy set off for his shift as a Georgia State Trooper, but he didn’t come back.About 11 p.m. on Dec. 27, 2010, the 38-year-old trooper attempted to pull over Gregory Favors, of Atlanta, on Bolton Road near South Cobb Drive, just inside Interstate 285 …

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from around the state and Southeast are expected at the funeral Monday for Atlanta Police Senior Officer Gail Thomas, the second female Atlanta officer killed in the line of duty. A police motorcade will gather outside Turner Field, at Pollard Boulevard between Hank Aaron Drive and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, …

A minor accident with a commercial truck may result in whiplash, bruises, and small cuts. These common injuries are often not severe enough to warrant serious medical treatment, nor is there much risk of any long-term suffering. However, because truck accidents are often catastrophic and sometimes fatal, the financial and emotional impact may be worse.Some of the …

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. 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 …

Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Additionally, it is estimated that 18 percent of auto accidents that year involved distracted drivers. Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in …