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The Georgia State Fair is opening today in Macon, If you’re looking for something interesting and fun to do, try to get out there between now and May 7 to take advantage of all the exhibits, rides, music, entertainment and activities. Here are a few tips for having the best time possible at the Georgia State Fair:

If you’ll be taking your children to the fair, you may want to take a few minutes before you arrive to explain to them the importance of sticking together. A buddy system is particularly helpful in crowds. Pair adults with the smallest children, and put older kids together in pairs to help ensure that everyone has a buddy and knows they are responsible for staying together. Also discuss what to do in the unlikely event they get lost.

When you arrive at the fair, be sure you lock any valuables that have been brought along on the trip up in your trunk. Be sure to lock your car and stow away visible items like GPS navigation systems, electronics, or purses.

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There are many situations that we deal with as personal injury attorneys in Georgia, and oftentimes the outcome of a situation is difficult to predict. However, in this economy, there are several precedents emerging for the victims of accidents who later file for bankruptcy that may involve losing the proceeds from a personal injury claim.

If you have been the victim of an accident and you are faced with personal bankruptcy, the strongly advises caution in your proceedings. The laws vary from state to state, and the findings in bankruptcy court will vary from case to case, but, if you file for bankruptcy because you are unable to work as a the result of an injury, the bankruptcy court may rule that the settlement you receive should be divided first among your creditors.

There are certain exemptions that may apply to your individual case, but the general rule is that, if you cannot claim the potential lawsuit recovery as exempt from consideration in your bankruptcy case, the trustee on your bankruptcy can take the money.

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Students and families around Georgia are making their spring break plans. For many, this means jumping in the car with the family and heading off to the beach, the ski resort, or a campground. Starting in mid-March, Georgia highways will be full of families like that, as well as college students heading in and out and through Atlanta, Savannah, Myrtle Beach, Florida…we’re in the middle of a big traffic flow year round, but spring break can bring more traffic through Georgia than other times of the year.

Vacation time can also be stressful time, especially if you are traveling a great distance, carrying a large group, or spending a lot of money. The last thing you need is a car accident.

As an Atlanta car accident lawyer, I typically see a rise in my caseload this time of year. Sadly, many families that head out for a fun vacation end up with anything but. Smart travelers know that they have to be overly cautious during heavy travel periods. But accidents do happen.

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David Van Sant was recently named as one of the top 40 lawyers in the state of GA under 40.

The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 under 40is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer under the age of 40.

Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. The result is a credible, comprehensive and impressive list of young attorneys chosen to represent their state.

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Holidays can be stressful times, especially if you are one of the thousands of people who were injured in an auto accident this holiday season.

From coast to coast, attorneys are receiving calls this morning from clients who were victims of the over-imbibed. New Year’s Eve once again took its toll on the highways and byways of America, with thousands of car and truck accidents reported nationwide, including many that resulted in fatalities and severe injuries..

For victims of car accidents in Georgia, there’s no time to wait. The first call you should make after you have received medical treatment is to an attorney who can help ensure that your rights are protected and your losses are covered.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that a homeless woman who was crossing the tracks with her husband to return to their campsite in the woods was struck and killed by a train in Gwinnett County early this morning.

Gwinnett police Cpl. Edwin Ritter said officers responded to a call at 5:45 a.m. regarding two people struck by a train in the area of Jones Mill Road and Button Gwinnett Drive near Norcross. In fact, only one victim was hit. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not yet been released.

The Norfolk Southern train was carrying a load of piggy back trailers northbound as it passed through the area. There was no report regarding whether or not there are adequate crossing guards or warning lights in the area where the couple was trying to cross.

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