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When you think about distracted drivers in Atlanta, you probably picture a driver who is talking on a cell phone or texting.  You may even think of a harried mom driving with a van full of children.  But, do you think of drivers with dogs? According to a new study by the insurance company, AAA, and …

There are two important things you need to do immediately following a Newnan car accident. First, call the Newnan police and have them come out and fill out an accident report. This should include various details of how the car accident occurred and that you are in fact injured as a result of this car …

Getting fair compensation for your injuries after an Atlanta taxi cab accident can be difficult.  If you are injured while a passenger in a taxi cab, there are several steps that you can take to protect your Georgia injury claim. Atlanta car accident lawyer Shane Smith suggests: Insist that the driver call the police and report the …

In September, an SUV overturned after a tire blowout in Douglassville, Georgia. Four of the occupants were injured; the fifth, a twelve-year-old boy died.According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, about one out of every five accidents is caused by faulty vehicle maintenance or vehicle defects. Every day, Georgia car accidents occur because car …

Each year, more than 280,000 rollover crashes occur in the United States; these crashes are responsible for the loss of more than 10,000 lives. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that about one-third of SUV crashes involve a rollover.  In comparison, only 17 percent (less than one-fifth) of accidents involving …

Truck drivers, bus drivers, garbage collectors, delivery persons, policemen, taxi drivers, real estate agents, construction workers, plumbers, repairmen, house cleaners… these are just a few of the hundreds of jobs that involve using a motor vehicle while at work.  Many of these workers are trained to be safe drivers, but driving skills cannot prevent all …

Although teen drivers are being told by their driver instructors and their parents that they should keep their eyes on the road and not on their phones, many still participate in distracted driving. Because teenagers don’t really understand the dangers involved with driving, they don’t realize they increase their chances of being involved in a …

Although rear-end accident cases seem cut and dry, sometimes these accidents can be more complex than you imagine for the following reasons: Third-party involvement – When someone else hits the driver who plowed into your vehicle, liability is found with the third party that pushed the other vehicle into yours.  However, if the third-party driver speeds …

Distracted driving is a significant factor in thousands of accidents each year, some of which can result in serious injuries to those involved. The proliferation of handheld devices such as smartphones has only added to the problem, prompting some states to pass legislation banning cell phone use by drivers. Others, such as Georgia, have taken …

Georgia has a rule which states that the minimum insurance policy limits in Georgia are 25/50/25. These are what is called the minimum insurance limits available in Georgia. If you break down the numbers it means that the first 25 refers to 25,000 per person in any single car accident. The second number, 50, refers …

Mediation is a legal process where an Atlanta accident injury victim and his insurance company agree to have a non-biased mediator come in and help them try to agree on a fair settlement. The mediator is often a retired judge or an experienced attorney. He will meet with all parties involved, both together and separately, …

If you are seriously injured in an Atlanta automobile accident, you will be taken to the emergency room. If your car is seriously injured, where will it go?Obviously, your car can’t stay at the scene of the accident. If your car is too damaged to be driven or if you are too injured to move …