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When you sustain injuries as a result of an accident that someone causes as a result of negligence or as a result of wrongdoing, you are entitled to receive full and fair compensation for all of the harm that you experienced. In many cases, victims who sustain injuries were in good health before the accident and it is easy to show that the accident was the reason why the victim is now hurt. Sometimes, however, the victim will have already had an injury. When an accident affects a person with a pre-existing injury, the case becomes more complicated. Atlanta personal injury lawyer Van Sant Law

Victims with pre-existing conditions are still entitled to compensation but must prove the extent of the damage that the accident caused.

An Atlanta personal injury lawyer can provide assistance in situations where someone who was already hurt gets more severely hurt as a direct result of an auto accident, a fall, or any injury that happens due to negligence.

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According to Express News, a family was recently awarded $124.5 million in compensation because their seven-year-old son suffered severe brain damage while riding in the family’s Audi. The vehicle was rear-ended and the front seat collapsed backward. This caused the head of the driver to strike the head of his son, who was sitting in the seat directly behind the driver’s seat. The seven-year-old boy sustained a depressed skull fracture and was left partially blind and paralyzed. He requires full-time medical care as a result of the severity of his injuries. Atlanta defective product injury Van Sant Law

Both Audi and the driver who rear-ended the family vehicle were found responsible, but Audi was considered to be the most at fault because of the problem with the vehicle that resulted in the seat collapsing to the back.

In situations where there is a defect in a vehicle that causes or contributes to an injury, car makers can be held liable under strict liability rules, even without proving negligence. An Atlanta defective product lawyer can help victims to pursue a case for compensation from car manufacturers and from other manufacturers of defective products.

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Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for Atlanta, Georgia teenagers. Teenage driving is also a topic of great concern for parents and rightfully so. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (GDDS), in the year 2000, one out of five fatal crashes in Georgia involved speed, with drivers ages 16-17 having the highest rate of motor vehicle fatalities. Statistics like this led to a collaborative effort of highway safety advocates, legislators, law enforcement officials, educators, businesses and media for the creation of a number of laws aimed at educating and slowly introducing Georgia teenagers to the privilege of driving. These are laws that every Atlanta, Georgia parent should be familiar with as their teenager approaches driving age.

The first such law enacted by our Georgia Legislators is the Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA). Enacted on July 1, 1997, TADRA is a three-step educational process that requires Georgia teenagers obtain the experience they need before being granted a full license:

STEP ONE INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT (CP)

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Most car accidents involve some form of negligence. Negligence happens when an individual or entity fails to use reasonable care. Using reasonable care means acting in a way that a reasonably prudent person would act under the same circumstances. Negligence is a legal concept that may become complex without the aid of and experienced Atlanta car accident attorney.

Proving negligence

An Atlanta car accident lawyer will prove negligence in car accidents through eyewitness testimony, police reports, photographs and sketches of the scene, and expert witness testimony.

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If you live or work in Atlanta, GA or the surrounding area then you likely spend a lot of time driving on the freeway. I-20, I-75, I-85, I-285 and Georgia 400 are some of the most heavily-traveled interstates and highways in Georgia. As Atlanta automobile accident lawyers, we also know that they are the location for many serious auto accidents which result in catastrophic injuries. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) there are an estimated 763 serious injuries and 208 fatalities caused by Georgia freeway collisions each year.

Most highway wrecks are the result of some form of reckless driving such as speeding, distracted driving or driving while intoxicated. Here is a breakdown of some of the most common highway car crash scenarios we have handled as Atlanta automobile accident lawyers:

Speeding

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Facial injuries are painful, costly to treat, and very visible. If you suffer a facial injury, the Atlanta, Georgia accident attorneys at Van Sant Law, LLC can help you to obtain compensation from the person responsible. Give us a call or get in touch with us online to schedule a free consultation and learn more.

Types of Accidents Resulting in Facial Injuries

Your face is perhaps the most visible part of your body, so an injury to the face can be devastating. Unfortunately, facial injuries occur often, usually as a result of a blow to the face, exposure to something sharp, or chemical or other burns. While many different types of accidents can result in damage to your face, some of the most common reasons for facial injuries include:

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Internal injuries can cause serious complications including death. If you or a loved one suffered internal injuries as a result of an accident, an Atlanta, Georgia Accident Attorney at Van Sant Law, LLC can help you to make a claim for compensation. Give us a call or contact us online to learn how we can help you with your claim.

Internal Injuries From Accidents

Any time your body sustains a trauma or an impact, your internal body systems can absorb the force and you can suffer serious injury. Unfortunately, internal injuries often have no visible outward symptoms so many people are unaware that they have occurred until serious complications develop.

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Joint injuries can be among the most painful injuries you endure and they can take years to treat. If you suffer a joint injury as a result of someone’s wrongful or negligent actions, an Atlanta, Georgia Accident Attorney at Van Sant Law, LLC can help you take legal action. Give us a call or contact us online today to learn how we can help you get monetary damages available under Georgia law.

Joint Injuries

Joints refer to the physical connection in your body where two bones meet. There are more than 230 moveable and semi-moveable joints in your body, including joints at the shoulders, hips and knees.

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Drowsy driving is difficult to prevent because it is hard to make laws regarding whether private citizens can drive their cars when they are tired. While truckers have maximum drive time rules to follow, these types of rules would be virtually impossible to pass or enforce when it comes to average motorists on the road. Emergency room drop off at hospital Van Sant Law

In 2013, around four percent of drivers admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a nationwide survey. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also estimated that between 2.2 and 2.6 percent of all deadly U.S. crashes involve fatigued drivers. This seems like a low percentage of crashes, but it still means that 72,000 crashes every single year are caused by people who are too tired to be safe drivers.

Because of the huge number of lost lives and serious injuries in drowsy driving crashes, the NHTSA has announced that it will be making drowsy driving prevention one of the agency’s top areas of focus this year. Victims of drowsy driving also need to understand that they have legal options if they are involved in a crash caused by a fatigued motorist. An Atlanta drowsy driving accident lawyer at Van Sant Law, LLC can help those who have been involved in fatigued driving collisions to pursue a claim for compensation.

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Back-Over accidents occur when a vehicle is going in reverse and strikes a pedestrian, bicycle rider or motorcycle rider. Back-Over accidents are far too common and they often result in grave injuries or even fatalities because the victim of the crash typically has little protection from the impact of the vehicle.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Back-Over accident, the driver who hit you may be held legally responsible for the accident. It is important that you understand your legal rights to obtain compensation, and that you have a dedicated legal representative advocating on your behalf. At Van Sant Law, LLC, our experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyers have represented many clients who were injured by reversing vehicles. Give us a call today to learn how we can put our legal background and knowledge to work for you.

The Dangers of Back-Over Accidents

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