Gwinnett County Auto Accident Attorney Shane Smith Discusses Seat Belt Use & Georgia’s Click It Or Ticket Program Based on statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, using seat belts has helped decrease the number of passenger vehicle fatalities. Since 1994, there has been a continual decline in the number of deaths though the …
How Quiet Hybrids and EVs Can Cause Car Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), electric vehicles and hybrids have turned a quiet ride into a dangerous situation. The NHTSA is encouraging manufacturers to add sounds to energy efficient cars to prevent auto and pedestrian accidents. The NHTSA estimates that approximately 2,800 pedestrian and cyclist injuries would be prevented over the …
Truck Accident Cases and Contingency Fees
If you are involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, you likely suffered serious injuries that required significant medical treatment. You may be overwhelmed by extensive medical bills on top of losing income if you missed work during your recovery. The last thing you need is another financial worry, in fact, you are …
How Side Underrides Cause Serious Injuries
18-wheelers are responsible for transporting essential cargo millions of miles each year, and serve and essential function in our national economy. Unfortunately, like any other piece of heave machinery, they also pose an inherent risk of injury to others on the road. According to data collected by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), side impact …
Negligence Elements in an Atlanta Car Accident
After a car accident, you suffer not only the physical results but the financial ones, too. You have bills for medical treatments, repair costs for your car, and much, much more. That’s why many people seek compensation through a car accident claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In order to do that successfully though, you have …
How to Preserve Black Box Data After a Truck Accident
Many types of evidence may be used in a Peachtree City truck accident case nowadays. A lawyer can help sort through which may be appropriate for your case after evaluating the circumstances surrounding it. Many devices are installed directly into the truck and monitor the driver’s every move. The driver’s patterns of movement, including speeding and braking, are key …
Woman Killed, Others Injured in Atlanta Golf Cart Accident
A woman died after being critically injured in a Friday night golf cart accident.Beverly McDowell, 45, was one of five people injured when a golf cart transporting guests overturned at a private campaign event for 9th District U.S. Rep. Tom Graves. The accident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 6th at a home …
Common Seatbelt and Car Accident Misconceptions
Nearly everyone has heard that wearing a seat belt can improve your chances of surviving an Atlanta car accident. Unfortunately, not every driver wears a belt consistently. This may be because of common misconceptions that a seat belt is not always necessary. These misconceptions can have deadly consequences. “I’m just going down the road; I …
Can Deadly Truck Accidents Be Prevented?
Recently a Georgia man died when his vehicle slid under an 18-wheeler that refused to yield at a Gwinnett County intersection. This type of accident occurs because of the height difference between cars and trucks. Underride and override semi-truck accidents are some the deadliest accidents on Georgia highways. Underride Truck Accidents An underride semi-truck accident occurs when a …
How to File a Tort Claim Against the Government in Georgia
Consult a DeKalb County personal injury lawyer if you are injured due to the negligence or actions of a Ga. government entity or employee. It is often difficult to file a successful personal injury claim in these situations, which is why contacting a lawyer may be helpful in many cases. Because of the doctrine of sovereign …
Resources for American Companies Doing Business in Russia
As more and more government officials, scholars, and others weigh in, it appears that a new type of cold war has developed between America and Russia. Right now, it’s difficult to know if it will keep growing or what repercussions may develop, especially in light of the Ukraine situation, the tragic passenger airline that was recently shot down, and …
Car Accident Kills Gwinnett County Family
An Atlanta family of five was killed in a North Carolina bad weather car wreck. The tragic car crash occurred on Thursday, September 30 on Route 64 in Creswell, North Carolina. Twenty-seven-year-old Daniel Alvarez, his wife, Natalie Owens, 27, and a child, Ariela Alvarez, 1, died when the Jeep Grand Cherokee they were driving struck standing water …
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