Truck drivers often have grueling schedules that require them to drive hundreds of miles each day for hours on end. The deleterious effects of driver fatigue are well-documented, and federal regulations exist in order to prevent excessively tired truckers from taking to the roadways. Known as the “hours-of-service” regulations, these rules limit the amount of …
Truck Driver Negligence and Rollover Accidents
The United States government reports that over 100,000 people were injured in accidents involving large trucks in 2012 alone. When vehicles such as semi or tanker trucks are involved in accidents, the consequences can be tremendous. Truck accidents can potentially leave victims with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses and serious medical conditions. …
Negligence and Carelessness in Premises Liability Cases
The most common premises liability claim filed in Georgia is for a slip-and-fall accident. According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), there are over 25,000 slip-and-fall accidents in the United States every day. Over 1 million slip-and-fall accidents require emergency medical attention. Georgia law requires commercial and private property owners to maintain safe properties …
Slip and Fall Accidents on Staircases
Approximately 8.9 million people in the United States suffer injuries in slip and fall accidents every year, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). A significant portion of those slips, trips and falls occur on stairs. Falls on stairs can cause particularly devastating injuries because people who fall on stairs often hit their bodies in …
Signs of Grief After a DUI
If you have lost a loved one to an Atlanta DUI accident, you are certainly grieving. However, grief can take many forms. Here are six ways that grief may be expressed after a Georgia DUI death. Physical symptoms: People who are grieving are more vulnerable to illness and accidents. They often experience aches and pains and …
Why DUI Victims Should Not Stop at a Criminal Case
As a survivor of an accident with a drunk driver, you may be happy to be alive and know that the person who caused your injuries is behind bars or has been penalized in a criminal court for his poor decisions. However, you shouldn’t stop there. As a Georgia DUI victim who sustained injuries, damages …
How You Can Get Justice After a Prescription Drug Accident
If you were injured in an Atlanta accident caused by a driver under the influence of prescription medication, you may be surprised to learn that there is a good chance the driver will not be convicted for the Georgia DUI accident. Driving while impaired by a medication is illegal in Georgia. Many prescription and over …
DUI Driver Kills Toddler, Leaves Second Child Injured
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DUI accident fatalities increased from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. The NHTSA reported that the majority of DUI accidents with fatalities involved drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.15 percent or higher, or almost twice the legal limit. A 2006 study …
What is an Escalator Accident?
Escalators are found in airports, department stores, convention centers, and even in office buildings. Most of us hop on them without giving a second thought to our safety; however, escalators have been known to malfunction and cause injuries to innocent victims. Escalators seem to always be moving; however, many of us have witnessed stopped escalators …
Football-Related TBIs
Post-concussion syndrome, a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by an impact to the head, may not be identified without expert medical attention following an accident. A Clayton County brain injury lawyer at the Law Office of Shane Smith can pursue a Georgia personal injury claim. Most TBI claims are concussion-related; such injuries can range from mild …
How to Minimize Deck Falls With Simple Maintenance
Georgia property owners have a duty to ensure the safety of the public when visiting their property. This includes business owners, homeowners, landlords, and commercial property owners (including hotel owners). These entities must keep their properties reasonably safe for use by tenants and customers or patrons. If you are injured on another person’s property a premises …
What to Know Before Accepting a Personal Injury Offer
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 …
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