Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …
Laws Changing for Deaf Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets out numerous rules that regulate the commercial trucking industry. These regulations are meant to keep truck drivers and all other motorists on the road safe from accidents and injuries. Like any other law, these regulations may change from time to time, and these changes are very important …
Wrong Way Drivers and DUI Victims
Two fatal car accidents involving wrong-way drivers have occurred in the Atlanta area recently including: An , accident that killed two and seriously injured one person in a wrong-way crash in Buckhead. An , crash that left one dead and injured one in a wrong-way Sandy Springs wreck. While investigators are looking into the causes …
Why You Should Avoid Drunk Drivers at All Costs
Even if you are a person who has never driven drunk in your entire life, you are still at risk of being involved in a drunk driving accident. No matter how careful you are to follow the laws and regulations regarding drinking and driving, there are an estimated 300,000 people in the United States who …
Tips for Photographing DUI Accident Evidence
If you’ve been injured in a car accident with a drunk driver, you will find that personal injury law in Atlanta requires that you meet a certain burden of proof in demonstrating the extent of your injuries caused by the negligent driver’s actions. Part of that can be accomplished through providing photographic evidence of the accident scene and of …
The Dangers of Drunk Driving Accidents
If you have been injured in one of the thousands of car accidents that are caused by drunk drivers each year, you may have an opportunity to recoup the financial damages you are owed by speaking with an Atlanta auto injury lawyer about the possibility of filing an injury claim against the liable driver. If …
Social Host Ordinance Discourages Underage Drinking
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,839 people died nationwide in alcohol-related accidents. These deaths make up 32 percent of all fatal crashes. Georgia’s Driving Under the Influence Laws are complex. Georgia DUI injury lawyer Shane Smith can sort through the intermingled laws that potentially create complications in a DUI case. A …
Recovering From PTSD After a DUI
Being in a traumatic car accident caused by a drunk driver can result in serious physical pain; it may also cause emotional pain for Atlanta DUI victims. A drunk driving crash not only ends up causing physical losses but psychological complications, emotional issues, stress, and other problems. A crash of this nature can cause a …
The Importance of DUI Checkpoints in Georgia
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. Impaired driving is responsible for almost 11,000 auto accident fatalities annually. It would seem that any law enforcement mechanism that could reduce the number of DUI-related …
Diagnosing Internal Bleeding After a Drunk Driving Accident
Car accidents caused by drunk driving can be responsible for a wide gamut of injuries, but the most dangerous are the ones that we don’t know our bodies are suffering from, such as a concussion or internal bleeding. An undetected injury is just one of the reasons you should always seek medical treatment after collisions, whether they are …
How a Lawyer Can Help Your Drunk Driving Accident Case
An Atlanta car accident lawyer can help you recoup damages for your injuries after a drunk driving car accident, but while an attorney can handle almost every aspect of your DUI auto injury claim, he or she cannot control your actions – or, in some cases, inactions. So protect your claim by taking note of these case-destroying mistakes and …
Georgia Hospital Sued for Wrongful Death of Three Babies
Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …
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