The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that 2018 saw a decline of almost 6% in speeding-related traffic fatalities. While this is certainly good news, speed-related fatalities still accounted for more than 9,000 deaths across the country last year. Speeding presents a very real danger to everyone on…
While airplane crashes make receive national media attention, many less serious accidents go unreported. Thousands of passengers are injured on commercial airlines every year. While some of these may be the result of an unforeseeable accident, some injuries are the result of the airline’s negligence. If you’ve been injured on…
Christmas decorations are already appearing in the stores. As we write this, Halloween is only a few days away, with Thanksgiving close behind. Before you know it, it will be Christmas and then New Year’s. For many people, these holidays mean getting together with family and friends and celebrating. Unfortunately,…
Many of our clients come to us in an anxious state – they are injured, worried about their financial future, and know they need help, but are reluctant to sue the other party or go to court. These are certainly daunting steps and ones that we don’t take lightly. However,…
It seems like the dog days of summer have barely passed but already the days are getting shorter. Soon it will be time to turn the clocks back. In a 2001 study, the National Center for Biotechnology Information documented an increase in car accidents whenever we change the clocks. This…
Some good news: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that 2018 has shown a 2.4 percent decrease in the number of traffic fatalities across the United States. The report notes that this is the second consecutive year that the traffic fatality rate has declined. NHTSA also notes…
If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re facing a major decision: do you file a worker’s comp claim, or do you file a personal injury lawsuit? Choosing one means you can’t choose the other. It’s critical to understand the difference between the two so that you can make an…
A new study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sheds some interesting light on fatal car accidents. The report compares accident fatality rates between urban and rural areas and reveals some interesting conclusions. By studying where fatal car accidents happen, perhaps we can better understand their causes, and…
Many accident victims know that they are entitled to compensation but underestimate the value of their claim. As a result, they wind up accepting the insurance company’s lowball settlement offer and find themselves with uncompensated losses long after their case has settled. The Atlanta personal injury attorneys at Slappey &…
Car accidents are traumatic events that can result in very serious injuries. If you’ve been injured, you may be facing weeks and months of recovery or even permanent disability. You may be unable to work or enjoy day-to-day living. All of this can take a significant toll on your mental…