It is hard to imagine that there is anyone living in the Atlanta metropolitan area that has not had any contact with an elevator or escalator. While these devices are a ubiquitous part of modern life and generally very safe, they are also capable of causing serious when they malfunction. Both elevators and escalators are …
December’s Local Teachers of the Month
We’d like to thank everyone who participated last month in our Teacher of the Month Award program. As always, we received many heartfelt nominations! Our panel has selected this month’s award recipients, and attorney Shane Smith says, “The teachers awarded this month clearly put their heart and souls into helping their students grow. Not only …
Business Ethical Issues
Regardless of how “airtight” you and your partners (or co-founders) tried to make your operating agreement when you started up your company, you may not have been able to anticipate every hypothetical circumstance that would eventually develop. Furthermore, the breaking up of any business venture nearly always includes at least one individual who may try …
Guide to Whiplash After an Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common and most annoying injuries caused by car accidents. It is often associated with rear-end impacts. If your doctor has told you that you have whiplash, you may want to know more. The Shane Smith Law have compiled a list of commonly asked questions about this injury. What is whiplash? Whiplash is …
Title 40, Chapter 6, Article 3
ARTICLE 3. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, OVERTAKING AND PASSING, FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY TITLE 40 Chapter 6 Article 3 Note § 40-6-40. Vehicles to drive on right side of roadway; exceptions § 40-6-41. Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions § 40-6-42. Overtaking and passing generally § 40-6-43. When overtaking and passing on the right …
Accident Types and Injuries
There are many types of injuries that are sustained by Georgia car accident victims. Injuries can range from cuts and bruises to whiplash and broken bones to serious spine injuries, head injuries and internal injuries. The factors that determine the injuries that an accident victim will sustain, include speed, safety equipment, whether or not the victim was wearing a …
Common Falling Accidents
Every year in the news, we read stories about people—often children—who fall from a window, balcony, or other high location. Fall accidents cause 8.9 million Americans to visit the E.R. every year according to the National Safety Council, and approximately 25,000 of those fall victims do not survive. In many instances, these falls occur due to the …
Georgia Right of Way Laws
ARTICLE 4. RIGHT OF WAY TITLE 40 Chapter 6 Article 4 Note § 40-6-70. Vehicles approaching or entering intersection § 40-6-71. Vehicle turning left § 40-6-72. Stop signs and yield signs § 40-6-73. Entering or crossing roadway § 40-6-74. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles § 40-6-75. Highway construction and maintenance personnel …
Loss Recovery for Burn Victims
According to the American Burn Association (ABA), 450,000 Americans seek treatment at emergency rooms for burn injuries every year. Approximately 40,000 of those people must spend time in the hospital burn unit or another burn center while their wounds are treated. If a burn injury occurs because of a person or other party’s misconduct or …
Slip and Fall Brain Injuries
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that slip and fall accidents are responsible for 8.9 million emergency department visits each year. While many slip and fall accidents only result in minor injuries, they have the potential of causing injuries as serious as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in some instances. When these accidents occur because of …
Major Failed Mergers
The corporate landscape has frequently been scarred by the remains of companies that made poor choices involving mergers and acquisitions. After separate, disastrous mergers, both Daimler Benz and New York Central Railroad failed to survive. Yet others like Mattel not only manage to survive an ill-advised merger, they can often be found still conducting business …
The Dangers of Brake Failure
When you drive a motor vehicle, one of the most important safety aspects is making sure you are able to control its speed and stop when necessary. The system that allows drivers to slow down and stop when they need to is a car’s brakes, and when the fail, the results can be tragic. Brakes …
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