The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan reports that Georgia has over 100 pedestrian fatalities per year. GDOT estimated that 2012 pedestrian deaths would likely exceed those in 2011. Of the pedestrian fatalities, 91 percent occur in the roadway and only 5 percent occur in marked crosswalks. According to GDOT, over half …
Drunk Drivers Pose Serious Risk to Motorcyclists
Motorcycles are a common sight on Georgia roadways, particularly in the warmer months. Motorcycle enthusiasts are well aware that riding a motorcycle can be an exciting and enjoyable way from get from place to place, and also has the added benefit of being significantly more efficient than travel by car or truck. In spite of …
How BAC Impacts Driving
DUI Accident Attorney Shane Smith Explains Georgia Law on Blood Alcohol Content Limits & Alcohol’s Effects on Driving According to Georgia law, the legal limit for a person operating a passenger motor vehicle is 0.08%. This means that if someone is found at the scene of a Gwinnett County DUI accident or otherwise stopped by law enforcement …
Senior Citizen Arrested for DUI
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 …
The Severity of Drunk Driving
Responsible Drivers Are at Risk of Irresponsible Drunk Drivers According to DUI Accident Attorney Shane Smith According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) drivers are at a high risk of facing Georgia DUI auto accidents. These Gwinnett County DUI accidents are often due to negligent and reckless operators driving at high speeds which cause countless …
Compensation for DUI and Burn Injury Victims
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 …
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 60
- 61
- 62
- 63
- 64
- …
- 110
- Next Page »
