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 …
Why You Should Choose a Pediatric Hospital for Your Child After a Car Accident
In Atlanta we are fortunate. Only 250 of the nation’s 5,700 hospitals specialize in treating children. And although children account for almost one-third of emergency room visits, 94% of hospitals lack adequate pediatric medical supplies and one-third of hospitals have no pediatrician on staff. Children are not small-scale adults. Even a small amount of blood loss …
Your Rights When Road Debris Causes Car Accidents
I just posted the story of a passenger who was seriously injured in an Atlanta car crash when tools and utility clamps fell off the back of a truck on Georgia 400. Road debris and debris falling from vehicles cause thousands of accidents every year. These crashes may result in serious and even fatal injuries. …
How Drunk Driving Accidents Can Cause Spinal Cord Injuries
When car crashes caused by drunk drivers leave victims with permanent injuries, everything about that victim’s life can change: their expectations, ambitions, plans, and even the details that surround their daily routines and everyday lives. One moment’s irresponsibility on the part of a drunk driver – the decision to get in the car and drive – can reverberate …
5 Tips for Parents of Car Accident Victims
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 …
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