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Coweta County Accident Attorney Shane Smith Explains How Premises Liability is Proven Every day you are put at risk of being injured or even killed when you are at work, shopping at a store or even at the home of a friend or relative. This threat is so pervasive that even if you take the …

Social networking is all the rage right now. Nearly everyone from age 10 to age 80 has a Facebook page, Twitter account, blog, or is involved in some other form of a social network. And thanks to smartphones and laptops, people can update their accounts at a moment’s notice, effectively letting the entire world know …

There’s a lot that goes into building a successful personal injury case; from evidence and expert witness testimony to documentation of medical bills and missed work time, the list is endless. Because this list is so exhaustive, it can be easy to slip up and miss something in the early stages of your claim.  To …

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. Clayton County DUI injury lawyer Shane Smith can sort through the intermingled laws that potentially create complications in a DUI …

Buford PI Attorney Shane Smith Explains Necessary Elements of a Personal Injury Claims Becoming a victim of a personal injury caused by a negligent or reckless third party is not something anyone plans for or expects when they are at work, on the roads, shopping in a store, or anywhere else they can suffer painful …

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 …

Choosing a personal injury lawyer is a lot like choosing a doctor or a mechanic. My own doctor has earned my trust over years of relying on him. I believe what he tells me, and I follow his advice. My mechanic shop earned that same trust. I have known the owner for about ten years, …

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 …