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 …
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 …
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