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Posted on Apr 4, 2012 By David M. Van Sant
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 ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2012 By David M. Van Sant
I recently spoke with a client who had been injured when a utility trailer being towed by a large, luxury RV came loose on a highway and smashed into his vehicle. After a little research, I found an ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By David M. Van Sant
A worker injured in 2005 while installing equipment in IKEA, the giant home goods retailer in Atlantic Station in Midtown, has won a $2 million verdict from a Fulton County State Court jury. William ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2011 By David M. Van Sant
Personal injury is a legal term that refers to an injury to the body, the mind, or emotions, as opposed to an injury to personal property. While a personal injury lawsuit may also involve damaged ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2011 By David M. Van Sant
In today's economy, life can be tough enough. Accident victims who have been injured and can't work take on the added burden of financial stress. Even accident victims with excellent medical ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Personal injury attorneys in California recently fought for and won a personal injury settlement of more than $24 million for a woman who was injured in an auto accident when her car seat collapsed ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2011 By David M. Van Sant
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 ...
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Posted on Aug 15, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
A double amputee and Iraq war veteran was killed when he was ejected from a roller coaster at Darien Lake, an amusement park in Buffalo, New York. According to news reports, the vet had asked park ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Summer celebrations often involve parties with people and music and even fireworks. Everyone loves a good fireworks display. Everyone, that is, but the family dog. If you are hosting a party or ...
Continue reading "Bite Back After a Dog Bite" »
Posted on Aug 8, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
We were recently surprised to read that more than 300 people in the U.S. die each year from falls off of ladders. Even more unbelievable is more than 90,000 are treated in emergency rooms for ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Recent news reports in Atlanta have detailed the tragedy of a woman who fell to her death from the W Hotel in Atlanta this summer. A group of friends were celebrating in a room on the 10 th floor. Two ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
If you have been injured in a car accident but did not leave the scene in an ambulance, you need to make sure you visit your primary care physician or the emergency room as soon as possible. Your ...
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Posted on Jul 27, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Car accidents happen every day, and fortunately many are injury free. If you have an accident that you can walk away from, you are very lucky. However, many people are in shock after an accident and ...
Continue reading "Hurt? Not Hurt? Assess Your Situation Carefully After an Accident" »
Posted on Jul 21, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
According to the AAA Foundation for Safety, the summer months comprise what they call the "100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers." Any time a teen dies in a car accident , it is a tragedy. So ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Their innocence and angelic faces don't make children less likely to sustain an injury in a car accident . So, if you decide to take Junior with you, here are some safety tips for driving with ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
In our fast-paced society, driving is nearly unavoidable. What can be avoided is a traffic accident. Here are some ways to help avoid them: Look Both Ways: If you"re travelling in such a hurry ...
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Posted on May 27, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
When you've been in an accident, undoubtedly you will be worked up. Judgment calls will be made or lost in a blink of an eye. Your brain may be thinking accident , injury , and then finally settle on ...
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Posted on May 25, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Injuries that arise from car accidents can range from acute to deadly. We've all had moments where we space out and lose focus temporarily while we are driving. Unfortunately, that momentary lack of ...
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Posted on May 23, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
In Georgia, there are two different types of claims that can be filed for an accident: property damage and personal injury . You'll most likely be contacted by different insurance adjusters for each ...
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Posted on May 13, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
We can all visualize the scene: You pull up to a stop sign and stop your car in accordance with the law. Soon after you feel a tremendous jolt as some reckless driver behind you hits your stopped car. ...
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Posted on May 9, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
On April 29, 2011, a fatal accident occurred between a motorcycle and a van in Gwinnett. The 26 year old motorcycle driver died when he hit a van. The 21 year old van driver was driving without a ...
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Posted on May 4, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
With all the tornadoes tearing through Georgia, most residents have been watching the skies for potential threats to their house. Apparently that focus should be a little lower down. On May 3, 2011, a ...
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Posted on May 2, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Aggravated assault on an office, felony obstruction, possession of an illegal substance, underage possession of alcohol, open container, reckless driving, and eluding-probably not the way most ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
Many of us have some idea what to do if we are in a car or truck accident: Stay at the scene, trade insurance information, take pictures, etc. However, would you know what the law says you must do in ...
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Posted on Apr 27, 2011 By Van Sant & Slover, LLC
The operator of the bus that injured 17 Gwinnet County students has been cleared of fault. On April 10 th , the Jamie Villafane, who has been a bus driver for 25 years, claimed to have swerved to miss ...
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