Oddly enough, disabled workers often experience as many problems as ex-cons and the elderly when it comes to securing gainful employment. Part of this problem stems from worries that the disabled will require highly expensive workplace accommodations. Also, many employers fear that the disabled will often be absent frequently due to their various health issues. …
Locust Grove Woman Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident
A Locust Grove woman became the victim of a fatal Georgia car wreck when her car collided with a tractor-trailer. The crash happened on Thursday, December 23 just before 6 a.m. on Georgia state highway 155 at Hunters Chase in Henry County. Twenty-six-year-old Crystal Clark was driving to work when a tractor-trailer made a U-turn and her vehicle …
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
Coweta County Accident Attorney Shane Smith Explains How Premises Liability is Proven Every day you are put at risk of being injured or even killed when you are at work, shopping at a store or even at the home of a friend or relative. This threat is so pervasive that even if you take the …
Truck Drivers and Mobile Devices
Texting or talking on a cell phone is dangerous for all drivers. Research shows that texting while driving makes it over 23 times more likely that a driver will deviate from their lane, be in a near-accident, or cause an actual accident. Because large commercial trucks have the tendency to cause much more severe accidents …
How to Prevent a Car Accident
According to a recent study, almost half of heart attack patients get in the car and drive themselves to the emergency room. This is a bad decision for two reasons: The key to surviving a heart attack is to get fast treatment. Clot-busting drugs and other emergency treatments can stop a heart attack as it is …
How to Avoid Tow Truck Scams in Georgia
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, accident victims are increasingly likely to become victims of tow truck scams. From 2009 to 2010, the number of U.S. insurance claims involving inflated tow truck company charges more than doubled. You can read more about tow truck accident scams in Atlanta auto accident lawyer Shane Smith’s article, “High Towing …
Road Trip Safety Tips
Whether they are for a weekend or a month, road trips can be a great and affordable way to spend time together and see a large part of the country. However, along with the enjoyment and benefits of road trips, driving and/or riding in the car for extended periods of time increases the chances of …
Georgia Insurance Fraud: Don’t Be Blamed for a Staged Car Accident
Staged car accidents are becoming more common in Georgia and across the United States. In the article, “Was it Really an “Accident?” Don’t Be a Victim of Georgia Car Insurance Scams,” Atlanta auto injury attorney Shane Smith discusses how to recognize a staged car accident. What can you do if you become a victim of …
How Social Networking Can Undermine Your Personal Injury Claim
Social networking is all the rage right now. Nearly everyone from age 10 to age 80 has a Facebook page, Twitter account, blog, or is involved in some other form of a social network. And thanks to smartphones and laptops, people can update their accounts at a moment’s notice, effectively letting the entire world know …
Mistakes to Avoid in a Personal Injury Case
There’s a lot that goes into building a successful personal injury case; from evidence and expert witness testimony to documentation of medical bills and missed work time, the list is endless. Because this list is so exhaustive, it can be easy to slip up and miss something in the early stages of your claim. To …
How Electronic Distractions Cause Truck Accidents
In recent years, Americans have become more and more aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Laws have been passed banning talking on cell phones or texting while driving, but electronic devices are still a major cause of Atlanta car wrecks—and the drivers at fault may surprise you. Distracted driving is not just causing everyday …
Black Box Evidence in Car Accident Cases
According to a 2009 Georgia Department of Transportation mileage report, there are 54,746 statewide lane miles and almost 120 million daily vehicle miles traveled. Road congestion and deficiencies create hazards and dangers to all auto travelers. Consulting a Coweta County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured …
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