Driving in winter conditions can be dangerous, especially to those of us who lack experience driving in such conditions. Snow, sleet, hail, or ice can cause for hazardous conditions, increasing the risk for traffic accidents involving other cars or pedestrians. Even in bad weather conditions, drivers who fail to maintain control of their cars may …
Using Evidence in an Atlanta Truck Accident Claim
If you were involved in a truck accident, you’ve likely had to pay steep vehicle repair bills, endure costly medical treatments and spend time away from work. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s mistake. Consider filing a claim against the negligent driver or their employer; it could help you to recoup some or …
How Truck Drivers Cause Accidents
Truck drivers are only human. They make mistakes and poor decisions just like anyone else. However, when truck drivers make errors, they are often behind the wheel of giant vehicles that may weigh up to 80,000 pounds and driving at speeds up to 55 miles per hour or more. Therefore, truck driver errors are often …
Using Scene Pictures as Evidence in Insurance Claims
Different types of evidence in insurance claims can aid in building a strong case. One of the most valuable types of evidence are photographs from the accident scene. These are similar to traffic cameras that may be used as evidence of the cause of the accident. For help evaluating the various types of evidence that may be …
How CB Radios Can Distract Truck Drivers
CB radios serve many purposes for truck drivers and have done so for a several decades. CB radios are not only a way to talk to other drivers to discuss the occupants of passing cars or tell crude jokes, but CB radios also allow truck drivers to warn drivers behind them that they will soon …
In 2010, Speeding Was a Factor in 31% of Fatal Crashes
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in the United States. Speeding is often a significant factor in these auto accidents. Speeding motor vehicles can make it difficult for other drivers to judge lane changes and turns. Auto accidents where excessive speed is involved are likely to be more severe than those where …
Disfigurement in Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can cause serious injuries to victims. Many of these injuries can be treated and the victim may return to their former lives after some recovery time. However, some auto accident victims never fully heal from their injuries and those injuries may affect them for the rest of their lives. Car accidents can …
Factors That Can Lead to a Truck Accident in Georgia
The risk of severe or fatal injuries from an accident increases when a semi-truck is involved. This is especially true in certain circumstances such as inclement weather or when a truck travels at a high rate of speed. If you were the victim of a truck accident inGeorgia, an attorney can help determine if you are …
The Effects of Brain Injuries
Many of the easily quantified personality traits a person had can be altered or changed as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Personality, memories, patience and temperament can be impaired or change entirely, effectively creating a new person. Changes caused by traumatic brain injuries can destroy a victim’s relationships, work performance, ability to …
Reasons That Truck Brakes Fail and Cause Accidents
Have you been in a Newnan truck accident on Interstate 85? There are many reasons why Georgia truck accidents occur, such as brake failure or other mechanical failures. In fact, about 30 percent of all commercial truck accidents involve brake failure, according to a Department of Transportation study. When truck brakes lock up or stop …
Airbag Injuries and Their Effects
Airbags are only one of the many safety features on motor vehicles meant to protect drivers and passengers from as much harm as possible if they are involved in an auto accident. Almost every current vehicle is equipped with airbags and these airbags do indeed save the lives of accident victims on a regular basis. …
Pedestrian Accidents in Icy Conditions
Pedestrian accidents occur more frequently in inclement weather when it is difficult for vehicles to stop. Snow and ice on streets, sidewalks and crosswalks increase the likelihood of pedestrian accidents. Distracted driving or distracted walking can contribute to such accidents. If you are injured a Clayton County pedestrian accident attorney at Shane Smith Law can review the …
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