Auto accidents can be traumatic even if there are only minor or few noticeable injuries. It is pretty clear to auto accident victims who have serious injuries or whose loved ones are killed in accidents that they should consult an attorney. But even minor injuries entitle a victim to compensation. Consulting a Clayton County attorney …
How to Avoid Car Insurance Scams
Unfortunately, the slow economy means that there are an increasing number of people looking for a quick buck. Scam artists and professional criminals dupe unsuspecting drivers into staged accidents in order to collect car insurance payments. Victims of staged accidents may suffer injury and financial loss – but they aren’t the only victims. Car insurance …
Georgia Seat Belt Use Statistics
Car accidents can be very serious and can cause devastating injuries that can affect a person’s life for years. According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the leading cause of death among people between the ages of 5 and 34 in the United States. In addition, …
Verdict Against Football Helmet Manufacturer in TBI Case
Post-concussion syndrome, a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by an impact to the head, may not be identified without expert medical attention following an accident. A Clayton County brain injury lawyer at the Law Office of Shane Smith can pursue a Georgia personal injury claim. A jury awarded a teenager $11.5 million for brain injuries suffered …
Truck Accident Victims Need Adequate Compensation
The large tractor-trailers that drive Georgia’s roadways sometimes do not get to their destinations safely as they are involved in wrecks along the way. When large trucks are involved in traffic accidents, smaller vehicles sometimes are not able to escape their pathway and end up being involved in the crash. When occupants in passenger cars …
Preventing Atlanta Blind Spot Accidents
Were you driving on I-75 when a car suddenly changed lanes and hit you? The other driver claims your vehicle came out of nowhere. You know you were in the lane for some time before your Atlanta traffic accident. The driver wasn’t distracted or impaired. What happened? Chances are that you were in the driver’s …
Man Arrested for DUI on ATV
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DUI accident fatalities increased from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. The NHTSA reported that the majority of DUI accidents with fatalities involved drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.15 percent or higher, or almost twice the legal limit. A 2006 study …
Should My Recovery Include Money for Potential Brain Injuries?
Researchers are constantly looking for treatments to minimize brain damage for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Currently, progesterone—in a phase three trial called Synapse—is being infused into the brain after an accident that causes a TBI. In addition to this study, there are many others taking place that could possibly produce …
How Airbags Can Cause Serious Injuries
As motor vehicle technology progresses, cars are coming equipped with newer and more effective safety features. Options such as airbags, rear-facing cameras, anti-lock brakes, and safety belts have now become standard in many vehicles. While these safety features achieve their goal of making vehicles safer, sometimes they malfunction and cause serious injuries. Anyone injured by …
Understanding Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
Gwinnett County DUI Accident Attorney Shane Smith Explains Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Everyone benefits from understanding how drinking alcohol impacts their blood alcohol content (BAC) levels and therefore their ability to drive. Drinking and driving does not mix. When someone drinks alcohol, any amount, their ability to drive is impacted. When people choose to drink …
The Danger of Garbage Truck Accidents
The majority of accidents involving large trucks happen on the highways, because trucks spend most of their time traveling the highways. However, one type of truck accident that not many people think of but is more common than you would think is garbage truck accidents. Unlike most interstate semis and tractor-trailers, garbage trucks spend most …
Georgia Teen Killed in Police Chase
A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 25,580 people died and many more were injured in 2012 auto accidents from January through September. Being prepared before an accident can enable a victim to obtain all the necessary information that will be helpful to their case. Consulting a Fayette County attorney …
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