You didn’t ask to be injured, but here you are. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do or say that will reverse time and take away your injuries. Now all you can do is focus on healing and recovering the most compensation possible for your accident-related injuries. While you cannot take away your injuries, you …
How Defects Can Lead to Car Accidents
According to a survey by the website AutoMD.com, over half of the licensed drivers reported that they had little or no car maintenance basic knowledge. Drivers who do not safely maintain their vehicles place passengers and other drivers at risk. Consulting a Coweta County attorney after an auto accident enhances a victim’s ability to receive a reasonable settlement. If …
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
According to the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Analysis Division, 31 percent of large truck accidents in 2009 were caused by truck driver-related factors including speeding, distracted driving and failing to maintain the proper lane. If you are the victim of a truck accident it is important to have an experienced truck accident attorney …
The Risk of Fatigued Driving
People who drive semi-trucks professionally often drive thousands of miles each week across seemingly endless highways and interstates. This kind of work can be exhausting and repetitive, making truck drivers particularly prone to driver fatigue and distraction. In order to combat these issues, the federal government has issued regulations aimed at ensuring that drivers get …
Why Careless Motorcyclists Can Cause Accidents
Generally, when discussing motorcycle accidents, we tend to think of the motorcyclist as the victim rather than the cause of an accident. While it is true that motorcyclists are more difficult to see and often not afforded the same deference that other motorists may give to cars or trucks, sometimes they can engage in reckless …
The Advantages of Hiring Disabled Workers
Oddly enough, disabled workers often experience as many problems as ex-cons and the elderly when it comes to securing gainful employment. Part of this problem stems from worries that the disabled will require highly expensive workplace accommodations. Also, many employers fear that the disabled will often be absent frequently due to their various health issues. …
Locust Grove Woman Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident
A Locust Grove woman became the victim of a fatal Georgia car wreck when her car collided with a tractor-trailer. The crash happened on Thursday, December 23 just before 6 a.m. on Georgia state highway 155 at Hunters Chase in Henry County. Twenty-six-year-old Crystal Clark was driving to work when a tractor-trailer made a U-turn and her vehicle …
Truck Drivers and Mobile Devices
Texting or talking on a cell phone is dangerous for all drivers. Research shows that texting while driving makes it over 23 times more likely that a driver will deviate from their lane, be in a near-accident, or cause an actual accident. Because large commercial trucks have the tendency to cause much more severe accidents …
How to Prevent a Car Accident
According to a recent study, almost half of heart attack patients get in the car and drive themselves to the emergency room. This is a bad decision for two reasons: The key to surviving a heart attack is to get fast treatment. Clot-busting drugs and other emergency treatments can stop a heart attack as it is …
How to Avoid Tow Truck Scams in Georgia
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, accident victims are increasingly likely to become victims of tow truck scams. From 2009 to 2010, the number of U.S. insurance claims involving inflated tow truck company charges more than doubled. You can read more about tow truck accident scams in Atlanta auto accident lawyer Shane Smith’s article, “High Towing …
Road Trip Safety Tips
Whether they are for a weekend or a month, road trips can be a great and affordable way to spend time together and see a large part of the country. However, along with the enjoyment and benefits of road trips, driving and/or riding in the car for extended periods of time increases the chances of …
Georgia Insurance Fraud: Don’t Be Blamed for a Staged Car Accident
Staged car accidents are becoming more common in Georgia and across the United States. In the article, “Was it Really an “Accident?” Don’t Be a Victim of Georgia Car Insurance Scams,” Atlanta auto injury attorney Shane Smith discusses how to recognize a staged car accident. What can you do if you become a victim of …
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