When we think of injuries to children on Halloween, most people would think of traffic-related pedestrian accidents. However, children are commonly injured for many other reasons on a holiday that should filled with candy, costumes, and fun. Many of these injuries occur because a homeowner or other party acts in a negligent manner. If your …
Fatal Accident Leaves Man in Jail on DUI Charges
On Tuesday, , a fatal auto accident in Atlanta occurred on the Interstate 85 exit ramp to 17th, 14th, and 10th streets, near the Atlantic Station. According to the Atlanta Police, a 31-year-old was traveling southbound on the exit ramp when he hit the guardrail on the 17th exit ramp from I-85 southbound at approximately 2:30 a.m. …
How to Find Affordable Office Space Away From Home
As appealing as it may sound to stop commuting and wear a T-shirt and jeans while running your business from home, that’s not always the best option for some sole proprietors. For example, if your spouse is taking care of your small children at home and you need plenty of peace and quiet so you …
How Manufacturer Defects Can Cause Serious Accidents
Of the millions of motor vehicle accidents that occur each year, a minority of them occur to defects with vehicles or vehicle equipment. People who are injured in these types of accidents may be able to bring a legal action against the vehicle manufacturer to recover for any injuries or other losses they sustain. The …
Pedestrian Accident Risks for Kids Who Walk to School
In a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, participants indicated that 14 percent of children walk to school. Walking, especially with friends, can be a fun and healthy mode of transportation to and from school. Kids can socialize, get exercise, and save their parents time and even money otherwise spent on …
Road Rage Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 25,580 people died and many more were injured in 2012 auto accidents from January through September. Being prepared before an accident can enable a victim to obtain all the necessary information that will be helpful to their case. Consulting a Clayton County attorney …
Georgia Driver Arrested for DUI High on Meth With Child in Car
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 …
What Not to Do When Confronting a Suspected Drunk Driver
If you’re lucky enough to have escaped immobilizing injuries after a car accident with a suspected drunk driver, you’ll want to keep yourself out of trouble until police arrive. While this may mean personal safety measures like getting away from the wreckage and staying off the roads, it also means not stirring up trouble with a …
Do I Have to Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Adjuster?
Atlanta car accident attorney Shane Smith answers the question – Do I have to give the insurance company adjuster a recorded statement about my car wreck. The short answer is no. It is entirely possible to get your car repaired and fixed without giving a recorded statement. Usually in my car accident practice we will …
Trucker Causes Fatal Crash Killing Two Coworkers
On Wednesday, , two female co-workers were killed in a tragic Douglas County car crash. The fatal Georgia auto accident occurred when their car was struck by a semi-truck on Thornton Road.Tracy Downer, 44 years old, was only on her third day of work at her new job. She was riding along with Michelle Chinnis, a …
Car Accident Back Injuries
When you consider that a single car accident in Georgia can permanently change someone’s life—causing lifelong problems for an accident victim—it is easy to see why that person should be compensated to the highest level possible. Accident victims who have suffered back injuries should turn to someone who can advocate for them and who can …
Unbelted Passenger Ejected and Killed in Car Accident
On Saturday, , a fatal Atlanta auto accident occurred around 6:00 p.m. According to authorities, the crash took place on Interstate 85 near the Ga. 400 exit. Sadly, a 24-year-old Ohio woman died of the injuries she sustained in the wreck. Atlanta police indicated that investigators are going to re-create the crash to find out …
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