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. Georgia’s Driving Under the …
Mistakes to Avoid in a Car Accident Case
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver, you may be able to recover damages for your related costs. This financial compensation may cover both your immediate and long-term expenses such as medical bills. However, the process to recover damages after a catastrophic …
Apps for Preventing DUI Accidents
You sat down to watch the Super Bowl. You weren’t intending to drink, but, after a few beers, you realized you couldn’t safely drive home. Your friends have had at least as much to drink. What do you do?There’s a new smartphone application to help you out. “Drive Sober Georgia,” an app for iPhone and …
How Parents Can Prevent Drugged Driving Accidents
Does it seem like you are hearing about more and more teens driving while high on marijuana? The reality is that more teens are driving while impaired by marijuana and do not recognize it is a problem. According to a national study of 2,300 juniors and seniors in high school, completed by Students Against Destructive …
Common Injuries in Drunk Driving Accidents
Every day people drive drunk, causing serious injuries and even death. The injuries sustained in drunk driving accidents can be tragic. When someone is driving while intoxicated, their capacities are severely impaired, and the accidents that result can be some of the worst that happen on our roadways.The injuries range from brain trauma to amputations, …
How RID Prevents Deadly Drunk Driving Accidents
At Shane Smith Law, we represent those injured in catastrophic wrecks with drunk drivers. Seeing the damage drunk driving does to people and families in the area on a continual basis, we support organizations committed to eliminating or eradicating drunk driving. One of the organizations that we support is RID, which stands for Remove Intoxicated …
When Drunk Driving Accidents Become Fatal
Driving while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is against the law. When drivers choose to drive after having too much to drink, they can cause serious accidents and endanger the lives of all other motorists on the road around them. In fact, in 2012, 10,322 Americans reportedly died in drunk driving accidents, …
Georgia Car Seat Laws
Georgia lawmakers realize the crucial role child safety seats can play in keeping children safe. In Georgia, all children under six must be restrained in a car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age and height. All children under the age of six must ride in the back seat of the car. Failure to …
Tips for Preventing Car Accidents
There is more to being a good driver than being able to fight your way through traffic, parallel park, and turn on a dime. Driving safely is not just about your skills, it is also about defending yourself from others on the road. Taking a defensive approach to driving can prevent Atlanta car accidents.Here are …
Georgia Car Insurance Requirements
Every driver who has a vehicle registered in Georgia is required to purchase Georgia car insurance before getting behind the wheel. Any driver without insurance is breaking the law and can face penalties if caught.Georgia has a 25-50-25 minimum insurance requirement. This means you must have at least the following amounts of coverage: $25,000 bodily …
Why You May Need to Replace Your Car Seats
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car seats should be replaced after any moderate or severe Atlanta car crash. If it was a minor crash, you may not need to replace the seats. However, what constitutes a minor crash? Atlanta auto car crash lawyer Shane Smith explains: As a rule, you should replace seats if ANY of …
Are All Personal Injury Lawyers the Same?
The same question could be asked about doctors and mechanics. I use a doctor that I trust. I have used him for years. I believe what he says and follow his advice. I use a small mechanic shop where I have known the owner for about 10 years. My father-in-law has known him longer than …
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