Parents of teen drivers in Georgia should mandate that their children learn the dangers of texting and driving and encourage them to sign a “No Texting Pledge,’ says Alphareeta Accident Lawyer David Van Sant. Texting while driving requires a lot of attention. It requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from…
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Secure Your Child in a Booster Seat While Driving in Georgia
Atlanta personal injury lawyer David Van Sant is an expert in laws designed to keep drivers safe. As an advocate for children and car accident victims of all ages, he often finds himself speaking with clients about child safety seat requirements. In 2011 Georgia passed a new booster seat law…
Football Season May Mean Tailgating, But Drinking & Driving is Out!
David Van Sant is an Alpharetta Personal Injury Attorney and football fan who says certain times of year definitely are busier in his legal practice. Van Sant works for accident victims, primarily those who have been injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents or multi-vehicle pile-ups. Lately in Georgia…
Teen Passengers Need Reminder on Rules of the Road
Teenagers are more likely to be injured in a car accident when they have more than one other teenager with them. That’s the news from the National Transportation Safety Board and Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer David Van Sant. Teen drivers need to be reminded that driving is a privilege, and…
Safe Travel Tips for Business and Personal Use: Atlanta Injury Lawyer
Road trips can be a great way to relieve stress in between longer vacations, and some business travelers are even opting to drive short distances because it’s just easier than flying nowadays. But if you’re taking off on a weekend trip or a sales call out of town,review these safety…
Personal Injury Law is an Evolving Area of Practice
Personal injury law is a vibrant area of law throughout the United States, and new cases and rulings evolve the practice on a regular basis. If you look up personal injury lawyer on Wikipedia, you’ll read that this is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who claim to…
Alpharetta Accident Attorney Discusses Accident Reconstruction
Tractor trailer accidents happen every day in Georgia. Hopefully you’ll never encounter a big rig in a tight situation, but if it happens and you are in an accident with an over-the-road trucker, it’s important to get an attorney involved right away. We Specialize In Accident Reconstruction At Van Sant Law…
Understanding the Importance of Evidence Preservation After an Atlanta Truck Accident
At the Van Sant Law we often are consulted by clients who have been injured in an accident with a tractor trailer. When you’re in an accident with a commercial truck driver or a transportation company, some new issues come into play. While an accident is an accident, professional truck…
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Important Feature for Georgia Motorists
In 2009, the Georgia legislature changed the laws regarding auto insurance, and today there are two types of Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist coverage in the state. They are known as “excess” and “set off.” The “Excess” policies allow you to select additional insurance that goes above the standard coverage for…
Should You Provide A Recorded Statement After Atlanta Accident?
When you are in an accident, chances are you may find it difficult to remember all the details, particularly as time goes on. This is why insurance companies are often the first to call once you’ve submitted an accident report. While it would be nice to believe that the insurance…