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Georgia Dog Bite Lawyer - Infant Deaths in Dog Bites Raise Questions

A dog bite is a traumatic event resulting in serious injury. Multiple deaths are reported each year as a result of the most vicious attacks. Often a bite will result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and a significant risk of infection. Call (404) 474-0804 or toll free (866) 455-4709 today for a Dog Bite Lawyer you can trust.

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Marietta Dog Bite Lawyer - Vicious Pit Bull Attacks Child

A dog bite is a traumatic event resulting in serious injury. Multiple deaths are reported each year as a result of the most vicious attacks. Often a bite will result in permanent scarring, nerve damage and a significant risk of infection. Call (404) 474-0804 or toll free (866) 455-4709 today for a Dog Bite Lawyer you can trust.

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Atlanta Dog Bite Lawyer - Atlanta Girl Seriously Injured in Dog Bite Attack

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Georgia’s Dog Laws Lack Bite

State laws that govern how and when a vicious dog in Georgia is declared to be one are weak, this news report says, and many cities are enacting stronger laws of their own to deal with the problem.

According to Georgia law, a dog can be declared vicious when it has attacked a human being without any provocation, but for this, he needs to have two bite attack incidents on his record.  The Leesburg City Council is just city that doesn't believe that the law is as strong as it should be.  They have put more bite into their own dog laws. These new laws will define a dog as potentially dangerous not only when it has attacked other human beings, but also when it has attacked domestic or pet animals. In Albany, a dog that is chained can be declared dangerous and vicious, even in the absence of an actual attack or injury.  The city of Albany also regulates the size of the enclosure where pet dogs are confined, to a minimum of 200 square feet. A dog that is confined in an enclosure smaller than this may get less exercise and may feel trapped and confined, and therefore, be dangerous, or so goes the logic.

The increased spotlight on aggressive dogs has been augmented by the wrongful death of a five-year-old girl in Thomasville by her family's pet pit bulls. Chyenne Peppers was attacked by the three dogs, one of which was roaming free in the yard while the other two remain chained. The attack was apparently instigated by a pregnant female pit bull, and the other two dogs quickly broke the chains, and joined her in the mauling. The dogs have been turned over to animal control for euthanization, but the attack has raised questions in the community. The sheriff of Thomas County wants a complete ban on pit bulls. The call has raised the ire of pit bull lovers who insist that these are good dogs and if well trained, are good family dogs. All dogs can bite or attack family members they say, and it's unfair to single out pit bulls as a breed. While that may be true, the fact is the majority of dog bite attacks in Georgia and throughout the country are from aggressive breeds like pit bulls and Rottweilers.

As state laws continue to be ineffective in preventing dog bite attacks and keeping dangerous dogs off the street, it's increasingly evident to Georgia dog bite lawyers like me, that there is an urgent need for these laws to be made tougher in an effort to protect the innocent victims, usually children, of the inevitable trauma of a dog attacks.

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Dog Bite Attack in DeKalb County, Georgia Leaves Three Injured

Barely a week before a vicious dog bite attack that left a DeKalb County man with leg injuries and two children severely injured, the owner of the pit bulls had been asked to repair a broken fence, which is thought to have been the route through which the animals escaped.

According to 40-year-old Maurice Jones, the two pit bulls came running into the yard where he was, chasing two children, aged 3 years and 14 years. All he heard was the children screaming; the dogs weren't barking at all. By the time he got up to investigate, the dogs were at his feet, biting his calves and ankles. Jones suffered several puncture wounds, and had to be rushed to the hospital. The two children suffered head and ankle injuries.

According to Jones, the pit bulls belonged to the neighbor of the person in whose house the attack took place. The dogs seemed to have escaped from their owner's yard through a hole in a damaged fence that separated the two houses. The owner of the house had apparently asked the neighbor to get the fence fixed just a week before the dog bite attack took pace. DeKalb County police are conducting investigations into the tragedy which occurred on December 27th.

There does seem to be negligence on the part of the owner of the dogs here, considering that they managed to escape from their enclosure, and make it to their neighbor's house. An owner is required to keep unsafe animals under strict supervision, leashed at all times to avoid precisely the sort of dog bite attacks that have occurred here.

According to research, among all dog bite attack-related fatalities, those that are caused by a pit bull bite are the most frequently occurring ones, accounting for up to one third of all such deaths. Most of the victims are children, and as one study in California showed, pit bulls don't think of children as playmates, but as prey. Injuries that result from these attacks, no matter whether they are inflicted on a three-year-old or a sixty-year-old, are often severe, leading to disfigurement and scarring. In many cases, victims need plastic surgery to repair the damage done by these vicious attacks.

The victims here should consider filing a dog bite injury claim against the owner of the pit bulls. Fortunately, civil courts make it possible for victims of such attacks to obtain compensation for their pain, suffering, trauma, medical bills, and any lost wages with the help of a Georgia dog bite lawyer.

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Peachtree City Personal Injury Lawyer - Increasing Risk of Accidents Posed by Aging Population

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Atlanta Hit and Run Pedestrian Lawyer

Were you or a loved one injured in a hit and run accident near Atlanta Georgia?  Our personal injury law office can help! Call (866) 455-4709.  Attorney Jason Schultz has dedicated his practice to helping injured victims and fighting for their legal rights. Our office has recovered millions of dollars for injured victims and their families. We offer a free consultation and never charge any fees unless we recover money on your behalf.

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Atlanta Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer - Woman Charged with DUI and Felony Hit and Run in Bus Accident

My firm is dedicated to helping clients recover the maximum amount of financial compensation.  We work to protect your rights and pursue your best interests.  We relieve you of the burden of dealing with the insurance companies so that you can focus on healing from your injuries.  For experienced, effective legal representation, victims of drunk driving accidents in Atlanta and throughout Georgia can rely on Jason R. Schultz, P.C.  Please call us today at (866) 455-4709 for a free consultation.

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Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Lawyer - Driver Surrenders in Stone Mountain Fatality

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Peachtree City Personal Injury Lawyer - Car Accidents and Fatalities Reduced this Thanksgiving Weekend

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Drunk Driving Accident Results in 10 Year Prison Sentence/ Peachtree City Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Motorcycle Accident Prevention No Accident

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Teen Driving Safety Website Launched by Georgia DOT

The Georgia Department of Transportation has launched a website relating to teen motorist safety and accident prevention practices for teen drivers. You can visit the website at www.DOT.ga.gov/teendriving.

The website provides teen motorists information on driving laws, and offers safe driving tips. It is meant to provide busy teenagers a single portal that gives them all the driving information they need.  The launch of the website coincided with National Teen Driver Safety Week, which kicked off on October 19^th, and will continue through this weekend.

National Teen Driver Safety Week was created by an act of Congress in 2007. Across Georgia, communities have been marking the week with special programs and activities for high school students. The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has announced special programs for the duration of National Teen Driver Safety Week and thereafter.

Across the country, the theme for National Teen Driver Safety Week is distractions from teen passengers in the car. Statistics show that teens driving with other passengers are more likely to be involved in a car accident, and the crash risk increasing with the number of passengers in the car.

While passengers are a huge crash risk, they are not the only ones that teen drivers face. Teen motorists face several other challenges, including low risk perception (which leads to foolish driving practices), failure to wear seatbelts (higher risk of serious injuries or death), lack of experience needed to make the right driving choices, and they are generally unskilled at tuning out distractions, both inside and outside the car.

Jason Schultz is an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, representing injured victims of automobile and trucking accidents in Atlanta and across Georgia.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Motorcycle Accident Fatality involving a Braselton Woman

A 44-year-old woman was killed last week in a motorcycle accident near Braselton in Jackson County, Georgia.  The victim, Gena Scott, was riding her motorcycle on highway 53 when a Toyota RAV  made a left turn in front of the motorcycle. Scott's bike crashed into the passenger side of the Toyota, and she was thrown several feet and later died at the scene. Charges have not been filed yet. Accident reconstruction experts are retracing the seconds leading up to the crash.

It is a sad fact that even when a motorcyclist follows all the traffic rules, driving within the speed limit, and wearing a helmet, they are still seriously injured or killed when other motorists fail to see them.  As an attorney who has represented numerous motorcycle accident victims, it has been my experience that most car and truck drivers tend to notice only other cars and trucks around them.

Motorcycle accidents tend to result in serious injuries or fatalities because riders have very little protection in the event of an accident. While a helmet may protect from head injuries to some extent, it does not protect against the kind of body trauma injuries that can kill a rider. Impact with another vehicle, even at normal speeds, can throw a motorcyclist dozens of feet away, increasing the risk of severe or fatal injuries.

Unfortunately, most jurors seem to want to blame, at least partially, the motorcyclist for simply riding on a motorcycle.  Jurors also tend to be fixated on the speed of the motorcycle as well.  As Georgia motorcycle accident lawyers know, it is very difficult to judge the speed and distance of any approaching motorcycle and this increases the dangers associated with riding a motorcycle.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Distracted Driving Leads to More Accidents, Injuries and Death on our Highways

Last week's two-day Distracted Driving Summit in Washington DC has wound down to a close. During the summit, Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood revealed new findings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to these, in 2008: 

• 5,870 people were killed in accidents involving a distracted driver.
• 515,000 people sustained injuries in accidents involving distracted drivers.
• Approximately 16 percent of all fatal accidents last year involved distracted drivers.
• 22 percent of accidents that involved injuries, were caused by a distracted driver.
• The highest risk group for distracted driving comprised, not surprisingly, of those aged below 20.

 Distracted driving here refers to

• Use of car phones and cell phones
• Text messaging while driving
• Use of GPS systems
• Distractions from DVD players
• Distractions from children
• Distractions from the driver lighting a cigarette
• Distractions from adjusting the radio
• Distractions from reading
• Talking with passengers
• Snacking while driving
• Distractions from automated highway signs
• Shaving
• Applying makeup
• Use of handheld and hands-free cell phones
• Use of laptops, PDA's, fax machines and printers
• Adjusting the air conditioner and heating
• Adjusting windows, seat, seatbelt etc

The summit also included an announcement read out by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, in which President Obama declared a ban on federal employees text messaging while driving. Federal employees are now prohibited from using cell phones while driving government owned, issued or owned vehicles, as well as privately owned vehicles if they use government-issued phones. The summit ended with a call for more states to impose bans on texting and the use of handheld and hands-free cell phones. Are Georgia's lawmakers listening?

Jason Schultz is a Fulton County personal injury lawyer representing injured victims of automobile accidents in Fulton County, and across Georgia.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Georgia Motorcycle Accident Victim's Family Continues Fight for Justice

For the family of Gregory Cline, the nearly two years since his death in a motorcycle accident have been filled with anguish.  Cline was killed in 2007 as he was riding his motorcycle home on US 19 in Georgia. His motorcycle collided with a van, when the latter turned into his path. Cline was killed on impact. The driver of the van, who was an allegedly drunk driver, later told police that he never saw the motorcyclist.

Blanco was charged in the accident, but Cline's family alleges that the case has been dragging on for two years now. Charges against Blanco were filed a few weeks after the accident, but a trial is nowhere in sight.  According to Cline's sister, Margie Cunliffe, the family's hopes for a trial are dashed every time the defense asks for a continuance.  Cunliffe says that the family's struggle for justice has left them emotionally battered. They want closure and justice to be served.

For the survivors of those who are killed in motorcycle accidents and other accidents in Georgia, moving on after the death can be a very difficult process. Closure is difficult when a loved one is killed due to another's negligence that cold have been easily avoided.  Holding the persons responsible for the death accountable in a civil and criminal court is a huge part of the process of attaining closure. For many families, it's not as much about seeking revenge or even a financial settlement for the wrongful death as it is about holding the negligent party accountable, hopefully ensuring that such negligence is not repeated.

Motorcycle Accident Fatality Rates Are Alarming

Motorcyclists are some of the most at-risk people on our roads. In fact, motorcycle accident fatality rates have been on the rise over the past decade.  Contrary to what many believe, most motorcyclists are conscientious riders, who follow all the safety rules and avoid dangerous stunts that may cause a collision.

As a Peachtree City Motorcyle Accident Lawyer, who often finds himself fighting for the rights of injured victims  or survivors of motorcycle crash victims, I believe that our roads were meant to be used by all, and that motorcyclists have as much right as anyone else to be riding on our streets.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Boy Critically Injured in Polk County School Bus Accident

A 12-year-old boy has sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a Polk County school bus this week.

The child Wyatt Pilgrim was apparently waiting for a school bus in Cedartown, when he was stuck by another school bus. Wyatt is reported to be in a critical condition at a hospital in Atlanta. He is currently on life support, but doctors have given the family reason to hope for the best.

There are no details about the accident, but it apparently occurred at about 7:30 in the morning when Wyatt was waiting for the bus. However, both Cedartown police and school officials agree that Wyatt was in the middle of the street when he was struck. Representatives for the Polk County School System say that the area where the accident occurred is a busy one.  There are a number of apartment complexes with neighboring schools, and consequently, plenty of child traffic.

My thoughts and prayers are with Wyatt and his family, and I hope that he makes it through this ordeal as quickly as possible. As an Atlanta pedestrian accident lawyer, I often see that pedestrian accidents are caused by a poor road layout that places a pedestrian at a disadvantage. Many of our cities have street plans that were designed keeping automobiles in mind, with the result that pedestrians and bicyclists are exposed to unnecessary dangers. Areas where there is heavy vehicular as well as pedestrian traffic are likely to see a higher rate of accidents. In most collisions involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle, it's the pedestrian who has the highest risk of being injured severely or fatally.

Even something as simple as traffic lights or a stop sign can help slow down speeds, prevent accidents and reduce the risk of accidents.  Polk County authorities must look at the design and layout of the area where Wyatt was so seriously injured, and see if enhancements can be made to the design to protect other pedestrians.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Fayette County Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident Victim Continues to Struggle to Survive

The victim of a pedestrian accident in Fayette County is struggling to survive after the serious injuries she sustained in the crash.  What makes it worse for Jonnie Moorer is that she is from out of state, and was visiting the Atlanta area when she was injured.

The 41-year-old single mother of two had arrived from California for a job interview with a Peachtree City television station. On the day of the accident, she was headed to a nearby restaurant to get food for herself and her two daughters when she was struck by a car. Moore sustained serious injuries. The driver who struck her didn't stay around to survey the damage.

That was back in April. Witnesses were able to report to police that the suspect was a white male driving a beige sedan.  The hit and run driver is still unknown and at large.  For Moorer, the past few months have been a nightmare. She suffered fractures in her right wrist and left ankle. Because she has suffered bone fractures on both sides of her body, she finds it hard to perform even routine tasks. Her two teenage daughters are being looked after by Moorer's mother, who has taken the girls back with her to Ohio. Moorer continues to stay in a hotel, unable to pay for rent, her medical bills piling up with little hope of returning to work anytime soon.  Doctors believe that she will likely need more surgery and therapy before she can properly recover. Until she does, Moorer is dependent on any help that comes her way.

It's been a difficult situation for this mother.  Unfortunately, as a Fayette County and Peachtree City car accident lawyer, I see this all the time when there is no insurance or the case involves a hit and run driver.  That is one of the primary reasons I stress to my clients that they get the maximum amount of uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage available to them.  Victims of accidents find that their lives have been turned upside down in just a matter of seconds. When injuries are serious, they may need to spend weeks and months in the hospital. Even when injuries are not life threatening, victims still have substantial medical expenses. They are unable to return to work and the bills don't stop coming in after an accident.  Victims of serious injury usually are in need of intensive support and therapy in an attempt to put their life back together.

Unfortunately, it often takes personal experience in an accident to understand what these victims and families go through.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed by a drunk driver or injured by the carelessness, recklessness or negligence of another, contact Georgia Super Lawyer Jason R. Schultz PC to make sure you are compensated for all of your lost wages, medical expenses and pain.  Do not face the insurance company alone.   

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Child Pedestrian Injured in Marietta Georgia

A child suffered serious injuries in a pedestrian accident in Marietta last week. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the 5-year-old boy was crossing the street with his mother and two other children, when they were struck by a Honda Accord. He suffered serious head injuries, and a broken leg.

Marietta police are investigating the accident. There is no information yet on whether the family was on a crosswalk at the time of the accident.

As a Coweta County pedestrian accident lawyer, I see that pedestrian accidents are often the result of negligent motorists who fail to pay enough attention to notice a pedestrian crossing the street right in front of them. Motorists who are speeding may not be able to stop in time to avoid a pedestrian. Frequently, drivers do not even notice a pedestrian until after striking them.  In most of these cases, the driver failed to spot the pedestrian because of cell phone use or other distractions. Text messaging requires a motorist's eyes to be taken off the road for more than 4 seconds. That's more than enough time for an accident. Motorists who are speeding, or driving under the influence of alcohol may also be unable to stop in time to avoid an accident. Alcohol slows down response times, making it harder for a motorist to avoid a pedestrian.

Pedestrians too can take steps to improve their chances of getting home safe.

Always cross on a marked and designated crosswalk.

Avoid distractions while walking. Talking on your cell phone or listening to the i-Pod while walking can prevent you from hearing motorist signals.

Wear brightly colored or reflective clothing while walking in the dark.

Walk in a group as much as possible. Pedestrians walking in groups tend to be spotted more readily.

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Cell Phones and Driving - As Dangerous as Driving Drunk

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Most Likely Times for Accidents

Pickup drivers in Georgia, who are currently not bound by mandatory seatbelt laws, may have somber reason to reconsider - according to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

As outlined in Forbes, According to NHTSA and other agencies, 55% of people who died in accidents were not buckled up.  According to the data, Saturday is the day of the week you're most likely to be involved in an auto accident, while August is the most dangerous month of the year. Between 5 and 6 pm is the time of the day most likely to end in an auto accident fatality.  When you factor the number of fatalities in proportion to the number of vehicles on the road, then the hours between midnight and 3 a.m. see the highest accident death rates.

Georgia's lax cell phone laws for drivers also have dire consequences.  Using a cell phone while driving apparently increases the risk of becoming a car accident statistic by up to 4 times. The current hand held cell phone ban in several states have not decreased the number of accidents that occur.  The data seems to indicate that hands free devices are just as bad as hand held devices in causing distraction.

To avoid becoming another accident statistic is really pretty simple.  Avoid speeding, using the cell phone while driving, and always buckle up.  These simple steps may not spare you from another's negligence, but it may ensure that you walk away from an accident with minor injuries.

If an accident is caused by other motorists' negligent behavior, including drinking and driving, driving above the speed limit, using a cell phone while driving and other careless actions, victims can claim compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured in a car accident, contact a Peachtree City accident lawyer at my office to discuss your options for compensation.

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Bainbridge, Georgia Woman Seriously Injured in Car Wreck

A Bainbridge woman has been seriously injured after a two-vehicle car accident on Georgia 253 North on the border between Decatur and Baker counties.   Larsen Wilkinson, a student of North Georgia's Young Harris College, suffered injuries over the weekend when her car was hit by another vehicle driven by Santarious Romero Nelson. Nelson's car is said to have drifted off the highway after which he lost control of the vehicle. The car spun backwards and into oncoming traffic and Wilkinson's car. Larsen was rushed to the hospital where she underwent surgery for two broken legs. Nelson didn't suffer major injuries in the crash.  Nelson has received a citation for his failure to maintain his lane.  There are no further details about the crash, or the possible role of speeding or alcohol.

 Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer

Victims injured in an accident caused by another motorist's negligence may be eligible for compensation for their injuries. Reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving, and other failures to maintain traffic safety rules can be some instances of a motorist's negligence.  Driving is a privilege, not a right, and when drivers neglect other people's safety on the road, they may find themselves liable for any accidents or injuries that result.

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Do Not Be a Victim Twice Georgia - Get Plenty of Uninsured Motorist (UM) Insurance

As the economy worsens, more and more people are dropping their car insurance or reducing limits to the state minimum, which is only $25,000 in Georgia.  Insurance.com says it also is seeing evidence recently of more uninsured motorists. It says that as many as 40% of callers following up on online applications had let their previous policies lapse, up from less than 10% a couple years ago.

If you get into a car accident and suffer serious injuries, and the other driver doesn't have insurance or only has liability coverage of $25,000, you want to be made financially whole again. To protect yourself, you must purchase as much uninsured/underinsured motorist protection as you can possibly afford.  Hospital and doctors bills can accumulate very rapidly in a serious injury case, and without Um coverage, you may be left owing those bills yourself even if the wreck was not your fault.

It's usually relatively cheap to add UM coverage to your car insurance, especially considering the amount of protection it offers. It could pay your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If someone hits you or your car and is legally responsible for the damages, you won't get any money from them if they don't have money to give you.

Here's how to protect yourself:

1. Make sure you have extra coverage that compensates you if you're hit by an uninsured motorist.
2. Set your own liability insurance amount commensurate with your assets. This amount also helps determine the limit of your uninsured motorist coverage.

The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz PC represents car accident victims throughout Georgia, including Peachtree City, Newnan, Marietta, Decatur, Atlanta who have suffered serious injuries.  If you would like to find out more about these types of accidents, injuries and insurance claims please take advantage of our FREE book entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Injury Cases in Georgia", visit our car accident practice area or call (404) 474-0804; Toll Free (866) 455-4709.   

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No Formula for Diminished Value Claims in Georgia

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