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 …
Medical Qualifications for Truck Drivers
Commercial truck drivers, like anyone else, may have many health problems, both physical and mental. However, if a truck driver has a medical condition that affects his ability to safely operate his truck, he puts thousands of lives of other motorists on the road in significant danger. Furthermore, if a truck driver has a medical …
Common Car Accident Head Injuries
Did you know that car accident are the leading cause of brain injury in Atlanta? Nationwide, car accidents are responsible for nearly one-third of all brain injuries. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury in an Atlanta car accident, you are not alone.Common types of head injuries that occur after an Atlanta …
How to Prevent Slip and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of injuries in the country. Depending on the severity of the incident, a slip, trip, or fall could leave someone with a sprain, broken bones, a concussion, and could even be fatal. People injured in slip and fall accidents can incur medical expenses, miss work, …
How to Determine Your Car Accident Claim Value
In Georgia, auto accidents happen each and every day. While some are minor fender benders, others are serious accidents that can produce catastrophic or even fatal injuries. In either case, victims of Atlanta car accidents need to know how much their settlements are worth since all auto insurance claims are valued differently. Consider these tips when trying …
Types of Damages in a Truck Accident Case
Any motor vehicle accident may cause injuries and, sometimes, severe bodily injury. In accidents that involve large commercial trucks, however, the resulting injuries are usually particularly serious. Victims of truck accidents often face significant financial loss and hardship afterward and while they recover from their injuries. Sometimes, victims never fully recover and their lives are …
Drowsy Driving is More Common Than Reported
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 Clayton County attorney …
Rex Driver and Passenger Sideswiped in Car Accident
A dangerous sideswipe accident in Rex, Clayton County, left CT and RS with injuries requiring medical care. The crash took place on , at the intersection of Mt Zion Blvd and Richardson Pkwy. A Buick Lucerne struck their vehicle, causing significant damage and injuries. Law enforcement officers from the Clayton County Police Department investigated the …
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