Following the tragic events that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2021, the Georgia law firm of Van Sant Law, chosen to represent the victim, is committed to vigorously pursuing justice. At Van Sant Law, we take our responsibilities as attorneys very seriously. We know our clients…
Any car accident has the potential to cause injury or death, but crashes involving three or more vehicles can be particularly devastating. Known as multi-vehicle accidents or pile-ups, these dangerous collisions are often the result of a chain reaction, such as: A rear-end accident that pushes a car forward, causing…
Getting a driver’s license may be a rite of passage for teenagers but for parents, it’s often a major cause for concern—and for good reason. Not only are teen drivers less experienced than other motorists, but they’re also more likely to text behind the wheel or engage in other distracted…
Distracted driving is a leading cause of motor vehicle-related accidents, injuries, and deaths in Georgia and throughout the United States. While any activity that takes your attention away from the road can be dangerous, few distractions are as hazardous as using a cell phone behind the wheel. Texting is considered…
Distracted driving endangers everyone on the road and, while all behind-the-wheel distractions are risky, texting while driving takes the cake for being the most dangerous. Why? Because it combines the three main types of driver distractions: Taking your eyes off the road Having at least one hand off the wheel…
As more people rely on GPS navigation while driving, accidents and injuries involving this technology are becoming common. Though GPS often helps drivers successfully find their way from Point A to Point B, these popular devices and apps are dangerous distractions—especially when the driver disables navigational voice commands or attempts…
After a car crash, it’s standard practice for an adjuster from the at-fault party’s insurance company to contact victims to ask for a recorded statement. Insurance adjusters often request these question-and-answer sessions just days after the accident, usually under the guise of expediting the victim’s claim or giving them an…
In the early morning of March 5, Leon Thurman, a 70 year old well-known and respected Cohutta man, was delivering newspapers for The Daily Citizen. He had been delivering newspapers for more than 15 years and had a particular route, never letting anyone take his night shift. He worked through…
Self-driving vehicles are becoming increasingly common and Uber has been testing the use of these vehicles. However, a recent fatal accident is a major setback €” although police and experts are saying the accident was 100 percent preventable if the safety driver who was in the vehicle had been paying…
Seven Things To Do If You’ve Been Involved In An Accident Stop your vehicle. Do not drive away! Under Georgia law, it is illegal for a driver to fail to stop if he or she is involved in an accident that results in damage to a vehicle or death or…