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 …
What Happens During an Atlanta Car Accident?
Nobody wants to be in an Atlanta auto accident. Yet, accidents happen. Each minute of the day, somebody, somewhere, is in a car crash. That person’s chances of surviving the crash, or even of avoiding injury, may be partly determined by the safety features present in their car. In this article, Peachtree accident injury lawyer Shane Smith …
Hot Tub Safety Requirements
Most everyone is aware of the risks of drowning in a pool, and of the safety precautions required for any pool open for public use. However, people may not be aware of the similar risks and necessary precautions of hot tubs, since hot tubs are generally shallow and have built-in seats. However, hot tubs can …
How Overloaded Trucks Cause Accidents
Tractor-trailer trucks are an important part of the American economy, transporting millions of tons of freight from place to place each day. While essential, an 80,000-pound vehicle traveling at 70 miles per hour poses an inherent risk of serious bodily injury to other people using the roadways. As a result, the entire industry is highly …
When Your Vehicle May Be To Blame for Your Rollover Accident
Of all types of Atlanta motor vehicle accidents, rollover accidents are among the most deadly. In a rollover accident, a vehicle overturns onto its roof or side. When this occurs, objects and occupants are flung about inside the vehicle. If the occupants are not wearing seat belts, they may be ejected onto the road. Because …
How Defective Staircases Can Cause Slip and Falls
Walking often involves going up and down staircases.Many office buildings, warehouses, apartment complexes, and other buildings have stairwells that people frequent. Unfortunately, staircases have often been involved in many fall accidents. While some fall injuries have been due to a person’s own clumsiness or loss of balance, other staircase accidents have been caused from poor …
How Red Light Cameras Can Be Used as Evidence
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 Coweta County attorney …
Common Characteristics of Drunk Drivers
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Clayton County’s Driving Under …
Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After TV Interview
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 …
Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters
If you have been injured in an Atlanta car accident, expect a phone call from an insurance adjuster. What you say to the adjuster can affect the value of your Georgia injury claim. Atlanta car accident lawyers at Shane Smith offers these tips: 1. Remember, no matter how friendly he seems, the insurance adjuster is not your …
The Unexpected Pedestrian
According to the United States Department of Transportation data an average of over 60,000 pedestrians are injured in the United States each year. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) published a study that indicated the actual number of pedestrian injuries is likely much higher as reported data only includes injuries sustained in accidents with …
3 Myths About Recorded Statements
One of the sometimes confusing aspects of the claims process after a car accident is dealing with the insurance company. It can be hard to know your rights, which is why you should speak to an Atlanta car accident attorney before talking with an insurance adjuster. One of the things insurance adjusters may ask is …
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