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When a person chooses to drive his car while intoxicated, he demonstrates his lack of regard for the safety of other motorists. Willful decisions like this cause many wrongful deaths in Georgia and throughout this nation each and every year. 

Sadly, drunk driving accidents are avoidable and are a senseless tragedy that occur far too often in Georgia and our surrounding states. When a negligent driver causes your loved one’s death as a result of the driver’s wrongdoings, that driver deserves to be punished.

This is why parents of Georgia drunk driving victims need to play a role in teaching these irresponsible drivers a lesson by bringing a wrongful death lawsuit against the drunk driver, and possibly against the establishment that served him or her too many alcoholic drinks. 

After a child’s wrongful death, parents should do the following:

• Allow yourself time to grieve.
• Engage a Georgia wrongful death attorney in your case.
• File a wrongful death lawsuit within the specified time frame, or statute of limitations.

When selecting a wrongful death attorney in Georgia, it is critical that you hire someone with experience in handling cases that involve Georgia drunk driving victims. This will ensure that the attorney has the experience you need for your specific type of case.

If you have lost a child or loved one due to a drunk driving crash, please call an Atlanta DUI victim attorney today at the Law Offices of Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999 or (866) 979-1629 to receive a free, no-obligation consultation. You can also request a complimentary copy of our book, I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver: What Do I Do Next? The Guide for Victims of Georgia Drunk Driving Accidents.

• get enough rest before driving, particularly when taking longer trips;
• avoid consuming alcohol before getting behind the wheel;
• give yourself enough time to get to your destination (which reduces the chance of speeding);
• refrain from aggressive driving/road rage (frequent lane changes, following another vehicle too closely);
• obey traffic laws and signals;
• be aware of how weather conditions can impact your travels; and
• avoid distractions (cell phones, GPS, changing radio dials, etc.). 

• What school did this medical malpractice attorney go to?
• What is his or her AVVO rating? (Trust us, your clients don’t know what that is!)
• How does Martindale-Hubbell rate this lawyer?
• Does this lawyer think he or she can do a great job?

• Do I have a medical malpractice case?
• Am I responsible for hospital bills if my doctor made a mistake?
• How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit?
• What should I do if I think I was the victim of a surgical error?
• Who can I talk to about this medical error?

• According to the Defense Department, one out of six returning veterans suffers from feelings of depression and post-traumatic stress. Only 60 percent of these veterans said they would seek help for their feelings.
• Experts believe that up to 30 percent of war veterans suffer from some type of post-combat trauma and stress. However, many choose not to report their illness because of the possible judgment and consequences.
• Those who serve in the Marines or the Army are four times more likely to suffer from PTSD than those who serve in the Navy or Air Force.
• A significant number of female veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder suffered a sexual assault or rape during their service.
• The Department of Veteran Affairs reported that as of June 2010, over 170,000 veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been diagnosed with PTSD.

• Tailgating
• Driving aggressively
• Cutting people off
• Using obscene hand gestures
• Constant honking of the horn
• Flashing headlights multiple times

St. Patrick’s Day is a time the Irish celebrate their heritage, but most people use this day as an excuse to party and get drunk. You should be able to have fun and celebrate, as long as you make smart choices by not driving home intoxicated. 

However, as an Atlanta DUI victim lawyer, our law office knows all too well how St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn into DUI accidents. Unfortunately, this day known for binge drinking and partying is also known for injuries and fatalities due to drunk driving crashes.

This is why you should be especially careful when deciding on transportation to and from your St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Five transportation alternatives in the Atlanta-metro area include:

• Metro America Safe Drivers (770-507-3332) provides free rides daily from 7:00am – 7:00pm.
• Saferide America (404-888-0887) provides driver-for-hire services for partygoers from 8:00pm – 4:00am.
• Take a cab – Atlanta Checker Cab will honor the 1800TAXICAB vouchers that are distributed by local bars and restaurants this St. Patrick’s Day between 6:00pm Friday, March 16 and 8:00am Saturday, March 17.
• Take MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) to go by bus or train for just $2.50 one way.
• Call a sober friend or relative to pick you up.

There is no excuse to drive drunk and injure an innocent motorist or pedestrian in a Georgia DUI accident. Save these phone numbers in your cell phone and pass this information on to others you love.

If you are were a victim of a Georgia DUI crash, please call the Law Offices of Shane Smith at 770-HURT-999 or (866) 979-1629 to receive a free consultation with a skilled Atlanta DUI victim lawyer today. Additionally, feel free to request a complimentary copy of our book, I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver: What Do I Do Next? The Guide for Victims of Georgia Drunk Driving Accidents.