Drunk driving remains a leading cause of fatal accidents, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting an increase in DUI-related fatalities from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. According to the NHTSA, most fatal DUI accidents involve drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15 percent or higher—nearly twice the legal …
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim on Behalf of the Elderly
If filing a wrongful death claim for an elderly adult, there may be limitations on the amount of compensation available. To better understand your legal rights and who can file a wrongful death claim, contact a wrongful death attorney in Peachtree City. Wrongful Death Claim Involving the Elderly Just as there are limitations on the recovery …
What to Do Before Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
One of the best things you can do to help ease the stresses on your family when dealing with the death of a loved one is to seek professional help from an Atlanta personal injury attorney to see if you are eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim.As you bring your case to your attorney, there …
Georgia Wrongful Death Defenses
Damages in a Georgia wrongful death claim are calculated as if the victim had survived; the court calculates damages as losses sustained by the victim. Though the wrongful death claim is filed by surviving family members, the court views the family as the victim’s representative. Clayton County wrongful death attorney Shane Smith represents families who …
Injuries are the Leading Cause of Death in Young Americans
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes reports regarding the most common causes of death for certain demographic groups. CDC research shows that, for people under the age of 30 in the United States, the top three causes of death are (3) suicide; (2) violence; and (1) unintentional injuries. If a loved …
Punitive Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
Damages in a Georgia wrongful death claim are calculated as if the victim had survived. In other words, the court calculates damages as losses sustained by the victim. Though the wrongful death claim is filed by surviving family members, the court views the family as the victim’s representatives.Georgia’s wrongful death decedent perspective means the victim’s …
How to Establish Driver Intoxication in Wrongful Death Case
There is nothing more horrific on Halloween than the death of a child. Unfortunately, pedestrian fatalities for children spike on this one day of the year. The reason? Although there are many factors that affect child pedestrian fatalities on Halloween, one of the biggest reasons are drunk drivers. Drunk drivers are more careless, have delayed …
Factors in Roller Rink Slip and Fall
Roller Skating Facilities Are Liable For Countless Gwinnett County Slip & Fall Injuries in Sugar Hill and All Over Georgia. Many people go to roller skating rinks for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment, not to worry about slipping on the premises or when they are skating on the roller rink. While some roller rinks have a …
Four College Students are Victims in Car Accident
An early morning Georgia car crash left two college students dead and another two seriously injured. The Milledgeville auto accident occurred at about 1 a.m. on Thursday, . Christian Smith, John Harof, Alexander Delor, and Tyler Zecker – four freshmen from Gwinnett County attending Georgia College and State University – were on their way back …
Strip Club Ordered to Pay $1.75M for Fatal DUI
Under Georgia’s dram shop law, an establishment that serves alcohol can be held accountable for damages caused by its patrons. Club Blaze, an Atlanta strip club, has been ordered to pay $1.75 million to the family of a woman who died in a Douglas County DUI car crash in 2008. The accident occurred on the July 4th weekend. …
How Trucks Making Emergency Stops Can Cause Accidents
Like other vehicles, large trucks such as semis or tanker trucks occasionally have to pull over to the side of the road due to mechanical problems or driver issues. These vehicles take up much more space than passenger vehicles do, and as such present a greater risk to motorists who are passing by at speeds …
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcycles can be a fun and exciting way to travel and are often more fuel efficient than passenger vehicles. While riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, it also is an inherently dangerous activity. Motorcycles do not protect their riders in the same way passenger vehicles do, meaning that riders are at a much …
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