You might be aware of the high number of car accidents that occur on Georgia roads every year, but did you know how many of those wrecks involve passengers? According to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s “Crash Analysis, Statistics & Information Notebook 2008,” more than 1.7 million passengers were involved in accidents from 2000 to …
Why Airbags Don’t Always Prevent Injuries
Modern motor vehicles have many safety features to help protect drivers and passengers in the event of an auto accident. However, though these safety features are meant to prevent injury, they are not always successful and on some occasions, have cause injury themselves. One example of such a feature is airbags. If you are in …
How to Choose a Good Car Accident Lawyer
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 …
Common Truck Defects
Hundreds of thousands of large commercial truck accidents take place every year in the United States. Like any type of motor vehicle accident, there is usually one specific cause for why the accident occurred. Causes may include driver error, weather conditions, improper truck maintenance, or defective truck parts, among others. If you have been a …
How Older Adults Can Prevent Falls
While all of us are at risk of sustaining injuries due to falls, older adults are at particularly high risk. When an older adult falls, the injuries can be very serious and sometimes even life-threatening. When falls occur because of someone else’s negligence, the law allows victims to recover from their losses through a personal …
What Do I Do if a Faulty Step Caused My Slip and Fall?
Fouts Mill Premise Liability Claim May be Blamed on Unmaintained Steps and Staircases.No matter where you walk there are steps and staircases you must use. Shopping at the mall, going to an office building for a job or job interview, or using your apartment complex’s stairwells, you are continually facing the possibility of stepping on …
Brain Injuries in Pedestrian Accidents
Most pedestrian accidents in Georgia involve a forward-moving car. When a moving vehicle strikes a pedestrian—whether walking or standing—he often suffers head trauma. In a car and pedestrian accident, a pedestrian is thrown against the vehicle, then off the car, and onto the ground, causing him to be impacted twice.The region of the car that …
Steps to Take After a Tractor Trailer Accident
According to statistics released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), there are generally over 300,000 accidents involving large trucks each year. These accidents have the potential to result in catastrophic injuries to the people involved and may even be fatal. As in other cases involving preventable accidents, when truck accidents occur because of …
How to Prevent Distracted Driving
Consulting a Clayton County attorney after an auto accident involving a distracted driver enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If you have been injured in an automobile accident involving a distracted driver in Clayton County you should discuss your case with an auto accident attorney at Shane Smith Law.The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) …
Fatal Accident Kills Siblings, University Professor Charged
Wrongful death refers to a claim by a plaintiff (not the victim) who seeks to recover damages for the unjust death of another caused by someone’s negligent, reckless or intentional acts. There are no specific guidelines that dictate the means of death; however, wrongful death tort claims frequently occur in several circumstances: Medical malpractice, especially …
How to Be Prepared Before a Car Accident
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 after …
How Much is My Car Accident Case Worth?
When you get hurt in an Atlanta auto accident, it is important to get all the medical care that you need to make sure you heal correctly and recover as fast as possible. In the same manner, it is critical to get compensated at the highest level for the injuries and pain that the car …
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