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 attorney Shane Smith can sort through the intermingled laws that potentially create complications in a DUI case. …
Questionable Mergers: When Sears Met KMart
Most of us cannot imagine striding into an office somewhere and assuming that we’re savvy enough to help negotiate the merger between two major corporations. Yet every day, hundreds of corporate officers and board members believe they know exactly what it takes to create the perfect merger and they quickly move forward, intent on proving …
Radio Personality’s Restaurant Sued for Wrongful Death
Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …
Random Drug and Alcohol Testing for Truck Drivers
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous for any driver, however driving while drunk or high is especially dangerous for commercial truck drivers. When a truck driver gets behind the wheel of a large, heavy commercial truck after using drugs or drinking alcohol, he can cause serious damage and injury to motorists …
Reasonable Care in Determining Premises Liability Outcomes
Premises liability can incur owners/operators heavy financial damages if an invited third party is injured due to their negligence or recklessness. In order for the owner/operator to be liable for damages, however, he or she must have failed to exercise reasonable care in preventing an accident that has caused property, physical or emotional damages to …
How to Prevent Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists in the Atlanta metro area have many challenges to overcome while riding a bicycle in and around traffic. Because many drivers do not watch out for cyclists, fail to yield to them, and open their car doors directly into their path, unnecessary car and bicycle accidents in Georgia occur. Because of this, our Peachtree …
Supporting a Loved One With a Brain Injury
Maybe your loved one told you that he was injured, or maybe you received the dreadful phone call that your loved one is in the hospital after suffering a brain injury in a Georgia car accident or work accident. You want to be there for your family member, but how can you help? Helping When …
Challenges Minors Face in Brain Injury Cases
Georgia Brain Injury Attorney Shane Smith Explains the Challenges Minors Face with Traumatic Brain Injuries Auto accidents and other personal injury incidents can truly change someone’s life in a matter of seconds. For children, this is especially true because a traumatic brain injury, no matter how it’s sustained, can impact a child’s ability to learn …
Sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Many people in the Atlanta area enjoy sports as a source of exercise and recreation. Unfortunately, any physical activity presents participants with some risk of injury, and sports are no exception. Those who play sports may potentially sustain physical injuries which can range from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries such as traumatic …
3 Reasons Truckers Fall Asleep and Cause Accidents
While most people are aware of the dangers drunken driving presents, some people, including many commercial truck drivers, are in denial about the dangers of drowsy driving. However, as many studies have found, when truckers drive sleepy, it impairs their ability to drive safely—similar to levels of having a BAC of .08. Even a second …
Truck Accident Negligence and Liable Parties
An Atlanta truck accident can involve not only the driver but other individuals or entities that may play a part in the liability.In order to learn who may be responsible for the injuries you have sustained, a truck accident attorney can help by first determining if your claim for compensation is valid and what types of damages you …
10 Tips for Staying Safe on the Road
Accidents aren’t only inconvenient, they are dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were approximately 6 million car crashes in the United States. Of these 6 million crashes, 30 percent resulted in injuries and 1 percent in death. These are frightening consequences of an accident. To protect yourself against these consequences, consider these …
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