It is every parent’s worst nightmare. Your child is seriously injured in an Atlanta auto accident. The injury takes up your whole life. It is hard to think beyond the fact that your child is hurt and possibly fighting for his life. However, your child is depending on you. These five tips for maintaining normalcy come …
Truck Accident Victim Checklist
Being involved in an accident with a large commercial truck can be a terrifying experience. Many victims are injured and shell-shocked and do not know what to do. They do not think ahead to a possible court case, but instead worry about what is happening at that moment only. Unfortunately, if you were not at …
How an Impaired Driver Can Cause an Accident
In 2010, nearly one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the United States occurred in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. However, most impaired truck drivers use stimulants to stay awake; this allows the driver to increase his driving time and also the possibility of a serious accident. If you are the victim of a truck accident it is …
Things to Know if You’re Injured in a Truck Accident
Any type of auto accident can ruin your day; however, a crash with a large semi truck may not only ruin your day but cause you serious injuries. In addition to dealing with the damage done to your vehicle and the inconvenience of missing work or a critical appointment, you also have to deal with …
Reasons to Avoid a Denied Car Accident Claim
Millions of people are involved in traffic collisions each year; in fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 2.4 million people were injured in auto accidents in the United States in 2010. Most states – including Georgia – require drivers to carry car insurance. However, there are a number of mistakes that result …
6 Types of Driver Negligence That Can Cause an Accident
Ask your Atlanta car accident lawyer with Shane Smith Law about filing a claim to recover compensation for damages if you were injured by a negligent driver. Continuing from the previous article, the following are three more types of negligent drivers who may cause accidents on our roadways. Drivers Distracted by Passengers Drivers who are distracted by …
How Do I Get Compensation if the Hospital Missed My Sternum Fracture?
Hopefully you haven’t signed a final settlement offer with the insurance company. It is always best to wait to settle you accident injury claim until the full extent of your injuries are known. However, it sounds like the hospital may be partially to blame in your case because you were not presented with accurate information …
How Faulty Airbags Can Cause Devastating Injuries
Each year, approximately 3,000 lives are saved as a result of an airbag following an auto accident. Since this safety mechanism is so effective, it is now included in most vehicles traveling on the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, there are dangers that come with the use of airbags as well. When an airbag improperly deploys during …
What Should I Do After a Hit and Run in Atlanta?
Hit-and-run accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. You may be crossing the street, parked in a parking lot, or driving down I-75. What should you do if you become a victim of an Atlanta hit-and-run car crash? Atlanta car wreck lawyer Shane Smith suggests the following: Never chase the hit-and-run driver. The driver may have left the …
How to Preserve Your Commercial Vehicle Claim in Atlanta
After an Atlanta trucking accident, you need not only a lawyer, you need a semi accident lawyer who can educate you on the key differences between a truck accident and a traditional passenger vehicle accident. Issues to consider include: Liability – determining the parties responsible for the crash is not as simple as figuring out who the driver is. In …
How to Prove Negligence in a Car Accident
One of the steps after a car accident will be collecting evidence so that you can prove the other driver’s negligent actions were the cause of your crash. It may help to consult a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta who can explain the types of documentation and information that should be assembled for your particular claim. Proving Negligence …
Preparing for Winter Weather Can Reduce Chances of an Accident
It’s hard to imagine that winter is right around the corner after the Atlanta metro area has experienced nice temperatures in the 60s and 70s over the last couple weeks. But the winter weather is coming. In some years, snow, freezing rain, or black ice didn’t occur in the city until January; however, winter weather …
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