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Distracted driving accidents killed 3,092 people in 2010 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. It is estimated that an additional 416,000 people were injured in automobile crashes involving a distracted drivers. Consulting a Fayette 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 …

When a motor vehicle suddenly malfunctions, drivers can easily lose control and be involved in a serious accident. Auto manufacturers have a duty to make sure their vehicles are safe for consumers to use. If they find out about a potentially dangerous defect in a car, the company should immediately alert the National Highway Traffic …

Driving in poor weather conditions can be a stressful and frightening experience. Conditions such as snow or ice have the potential to significantly impact vehicle performance, affecting issues such as maneuverability and stopping distance. As a result, poor weather significantly increases the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Some people may mistakenly …

Most people are aware that when they are injured while driving a car, they may be entitled to compensation from the responsible party. However, many people wonder if they are entitled to that same compensation if they are injured as a passenger in a vehicle. Fortunately, Georgia law allows anyone who is injured due to …

Everyone who operates a car must have a valid driver’s license. Driving without a valid license is against Georgia law and often results in a serious traffic offense. Additionally, if an unlicensed driver causes an accident, they may face serious civil liability in a personal injury case, as well. If you have been injured in …

Automobiles are an important element of our daily lives in this country. Most people use them daily, and many people spend a significant amount of time in them during the day. They have become an important tool in our daily life, and a vast majority of people could not live without them. However, because of …

Exercise has many benefits. It improves your health, can help you lose weight, and improves your mood. But did you know that it may even improve your driving and prevent an Atlanta car crash?In January, a study called “Exercise Can Improve Speed of Behavior in Older Drivers” was published in the Journal of Aging and Physical …

Taxi drivers are notorious for dangerous driving practices. While not every taxi driver is unsafe, many commonly engage in negligent driving practices for various reasons. Such negligence can easily lead to accidents and injuries, and victims of such accident deserve to recover from the negligent taxi driver. If you have suffered injury in an accident …

Every driver in America should know that they should carry auto insurance. Though people in Georgia do not have to cover their own car, they do have to have a policy that covers at least a certain amount of damage and injury to others in the event of an accident. However, statistics published by the …

Car accidents injure thousands of people each year, sometimes seriously. People who are hurt in car accidents may require expensive and long term medical attention, and may develop significant disabilities. As a result, victims of car accident may be entitled to receive significant compensation through a car accident lawsuit. Because car accidents may bring up …

If you are involved in a car accident, you are likely worried about how you are going to pay for all of your medical bills and expenses.  You will likely incur medical expenses right after the accident, while a court case can take some time to settle.  Furthermore, in many situations, injuries may require take …

Many times people say, “You know, I just want my bills paid, Shane.  I just want the insurance company to pay my medical bills.  Why do I need a lawyer for that?” Insurance Companies Don’t Always Pay For Medical Bills After a Georgia Auto Accident The insurance company will look for ways to argue that …