Sometimes, when cars collide in violent wrecks, automobile fires can occur. Sadly, people are often trapped in their vehicles and suffer serious or even fatal burns. When a car fire happens, burn injuries can develop all over a person’s body that can result in severe pain and disfigurement. According to national statistics, about 2.4 million …
Unnecessary Consequences of Drunk Driving
It is difficult to imagine that a person of legal driving age in the United States would not be aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Education on drunk driving begins at a young age through organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Americans are very conscious of both the legal consequences and potential …
Lawyer Can Get Evidence in a Load-Shift Accident
Routine truck maintenance is mandated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. This includes properly securing loads prior to transit. Improperly loaded freight can result in truck rollover accidents and spilled cargo. The FMCSA regulations clearly establish guidelines for trucking companies to avoid load-shift problems. However, if such a shift does occur and it …
Finding a Lawyer as a DUI Victim
If you find yourself a victim of a DUI accident, you are not alone. According to the Century Council, an association of distillers nationwide committed to reducing drinking and driving, as of 2010 there have been 28,712 arrests in the State of Georgia for DUI. More shocking is the number of drivers under the age …
What is Implied Consent?
Gwinnett County Accident Attorney Shane Smith Details How Implied Consent Works for Drivers in GeorgiaSince driving is a privilege, and not a right, in Georgia, those who choose to operate a motor vehicle automatically agree to “Implied Consent.” Implied consent in Georgia is codified into law through O.C.G.A § 40-5-67.1. Therefore, when a law enforcement officer has …
How Buzzed Drivers Can Be Liable 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. 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 …
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Atlanta?
If you were involved in an Atlanta car accident and no one was seriously injured, you may be able to handle your property damage car accident claim without an attorney – especially if the damage to your car was minimal. Attorney Shane Smith offers these tips that can help you get fair compensation for your damaged property without the help …
Child Dies, 2 Injured in Paulding County Car Accident
The Georgia car accident occurred on Monday, August 1 at about 6:37 a.m. on Highway 278 at Lake Road. The children were riding in a Nissan Altima driven by 26-year-old, Tameka McNeal of Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. McNeal made a left turn into the path of a Ford pickup truck. The truck struck the Nissan on …
How Caution Signs Can Reduce Slip and Falls
Wet floors pose a danger for all those who may take a step on the slippery ground. This hazardous condition is often a hidden danger because most people don’t see the spilled water or freshly mopped floors. Or, if the problem is that the floor has just been waxed and is particularly slippery, people have …
Georgia Drunk Driving Terms
If you or a loved one has been injured in an Atlanta drunk-driving car crash, your world has changed. In the past, you may have given little thought to the legal terms associated with drunk driving, but now these words are part of your life. At first, they can be confusing. Atlanta drunk driving accident lawyer Shane …
Preventing Sports Injuries
Playing sports is a great way for people of all ages to exercise and have fun. Unfortunately, sports inherently carry a risk of injury, some more than others. Sports that involve high speeds and contact between people are generally considered the most dangerous, such as hockey, football, rugby, soccer, or lacrosse. Injuries are an inescapable part of …
How to Prevent a Slip and Fall at Work
It should be the goal of every employer, property possessor, and property owner to prevent Georgia slips and falls from occurring by ensuring their grounds are safe and that they provide a safe work environment. However, employees also have some responsibility for reducing their risks of slipping and falling. What can employees do to reduce …
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