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 …
How Deficient Maintenance Can Cause Truck Accidents
Trucking companies and truck drivers are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to have regular inspections and maintenance performed on their vehicles. Despite this, over 5,000 people are killed each year in truck accidents involving tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers. An experienced Clayton County truck accident lawyer can help truck accident victims. A joint study …
Voice Technology Leads to Accidents
You may have been in a vehicle in which you or the driver has had to command the navigation system by using voice commands. If so, you may have enjoyed a good laugh, as the system may not have recognized what you said and turned the air conditioning off instead. While these encounters may be …
Negligence in Fitness Center Accidents
Millions of people in the United States have memberships to gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios, and other similar facilities in order to stay active and healthy. Memberships especially increase in the beginning months of a new year, as many people are trying to act on resolutions to stay fit. Any physical activity comes with the …
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