Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Blind Spots Can Cause Accidents

Published on: November 18, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

Blind spots. We’ve all heard the term, and depending on what type of vehicle you drive, you may have some of your own when you are driving down the road. It’s blind spots that are often “at fault” in car accidents. Unfortunately it’s the driver that usually pays.

Why Blind Spots Are So Dangerous

Many truck accidents are caused when a driver who is tailgating a big rig, merges quickly into the lane to their left or right. Truck drivers have blind spots, specifically the space directly behind the rig if extra mirrors have not been installed on the trailer.

Fatal Scooter Wreck in Forsyth County

Published on: November 14, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

An accident in Forsyth County left the operator of a scooter dead. The driver of the truck that struck the scooter, John Stephen Simone, has been charged with one count of second degree vehicular homicide, in connection with a fatal wreck last week. The wreck occurred about 8:40 a.m. Nov. 3 at Hwy. 20 and Windermere Parkway. Carey James Abee, 52, of Dawsonville, died of injuries he suffered after his Taizhou Meiduo scooter was struck by a 2006 Isuzu box truck driven by Simone. Authorities have said Abee was traveling east on Hwy. 20 when the truck, headed west on the road, failed to yield the right of way and turned left onto Windermere Parkway. The truck drove over the scooter, hit the Windermere entrance sign and toppled over on its side. Abee, House said, was trapped under the truck up to his waist. A group of people lifted the truck and pulled Abee out from under it. House said Abee was taken to Northside Hospital-Forsyth, where he later died.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle or scooter accident, it is imperative to contact a Georgia personal injury lawyer, such as David Van Sant, immediately to ensure that a proper investigation is conducted and your rights are protected. Call today to speak with David Van Sant regarding your case.

Car-Truck Accident: A True Story

Published on: November 11, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

There’s nothing worse than to hear of victims who have been left holding the bill for repairs to their auto or medical expenses after having an accident with a delivery truck.

One recent example involved a senior citizen who was following a delivery truck out of her neighborhood. The driver most likely was looking for an address, and was not paying attention to the traffic moving behind him. After stopping in the middle of a residential street, the driver began to back up. He did not see the Cadillac sitting behind his truck, and as he backed up, the elderly woman driver began honking her horn.

Before the driver could stop, he had backed over the front end of the woman’s car. He quickly pulled forward, ripping a large hole in her hood, got out of the truck to see what happened, and began berating the woman for following too close.

Pedestrian Injured in Cumming | Alpharetta Car Accident Attorney

Published on: November 10, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

An Atlanta woman was hospitalized Wednesday morning after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Veterans Memorial Boulevard in downtown Cumming. The 26-year-old was hit in the crosswalk along West Maple Street, by Donald E. Jones, 72. Jones was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The 26 year old suffered traumatic injuries to her lower extremities.

Have You Been Injured In A Georgia Accident?

If you’ve been injured in an accident you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our office directly at 855.GA.INJURY or 404.991.5950 to schedule your free consultation.

Insurance Headaches? A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

Published on: September 30, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

Many accident victims come to our firm frustrated with their inability to work with an at-fault driver’s insurance company. It often seems that the insurance industry is designed to “deny, deny, deny.” At our firm, we deal with it every week.

If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, it is the responsibility of the at-fault driver’s insurance to pay for your damages, your injuries, and possibly for other expenses associated with the accident. Of course, the insurance company is not going to come right out and tell you this. In fact, it sometimes seems like they try to make things so complicated that people get frustrated and walk away. But don’t walk away!

Let Our Atlanta Law Firm Negotiate So You Don’t Have To

Harmful Effects of Pharmaceuticals

Published on: September 22, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

If you sit in front of your television for any time at all, you’ll find yourself bombarded by ads for prescription medicines to treat all sorts of ailments. While many prescription drugs alleviate pain and help people live better quality lives, there are times when adverse reactions to prescription medications occur.

Today it is not uncommon for drugs that were rushed to market to later be recalled by their manufacturers. In recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been brought against major pharmaceutical makers. Problems related to the drug Paxil recently resulted in a settlement by the manufacture to victims of $750 million.

Have You Been Harmed By A Pharmaceutical Drug?

Labor Day Weekend Vacation Safety Tips

Published on: September 2, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

As the summer winds down, thousands will head out this weekend for a last minute vacation. Whether you’ve been planning your trip for months or are leaving on the spur of the moment, you’ll want to follow some basic safety tips:

Research your destination to avoid getting lost. Winding up in the wrong part of town in an unfamiliar city is no one’s idea of a good time.

Limit the amount of cash you carry to just the amount you need. Visit an ATM machine as your funds are depleted, or use credit cards to pay for expenses.

Avoid Personal Injuries at Home through Prevention

Published on: August 29, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

We recently read an interesting statistic about household injuries. Did you know there are more than 13 million household injuries requiring medical treatment in the United States every year? Worse than that, an estimated 20,000 people die from household injuries, with some of the most common being falls, poisonings, and fires.

The study by the University of North Carolina also noted that most household injuries are preventable. Here are a few suggestions to get you thinking as you look around your own home for ways to prevent accidents for family members and your household guests that fall into these categories:

Get rid of rugs that slip or electrical cords that could cause someone to trip. Don’t pile clean laundry or other things on stairways, and make sure that stairwells are well lit. Teach your children to pick up their toys, and always watch for pets that may be lying in your path.

Deadly Weekend Boating Accident

Published on: August 29, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

There are thousands of boating accidents every year resulting in serious injuries and death. So many factors that you can’t control can be the cause of these accidents. Collisions with other boaters often result in the most serious injuries. A high percentage of accidents involve alcohol and could have been avoided.

This weekend there was a serious accident on Lake Lanier in Georgia near the Dawson-Hall County line. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, two boats collided Saturday night. Sadly this accident involved serious injuries and at least one death.

The spokeswomen for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported that Trevor Jones, 14, was found in the waters off Toto Creek Park and that at least two others were injured in the collision. Kaitlyn Smith, 13, of Social Circle, was flown by helicopter to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston and Jack Struve, 57, of Cumming, suffered a jaw injury and was taken to North Fulton Hospital in Roswell.

Back To School Driving Tips to Help Avoid Car Accidents

Published on: August 25, 2011 | By Van Sant Law

It’s back to school time, and as personal injury attorneys in Atlanta, we know that means an increase in car accidents.

That makes back to school time the perfect time to refresh our memories about safe driving habits.that can help you avoid an accident.

Traditionally, the weeks surrounding back to school involve more fender benders than most weeks of the summer combined. Here are a few Back to School Driving Reminders: