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Bicycling is a fun, clean, affordable, and healthy mode of transportation that over 80 million people take part in each year. In fact, 30% of the U.S. population rides some sort of bicycle and 45% of bicycle owners ride it occasionally. Yet, riding a bike does come with its dangers and risks. Over 600 bicyclists a year die on the roads. However, bicycle related injuries can be prevented.

The most common injury from a bike related accident is TBI - traumatic brain injury. These injuries not only account for 67% of bicycle-related admissions to hospitals, but also for over 62% of bicycle-related deaths. These numbers are staggering on their own considering that traumatic brain injuries are not only deadly, but can also be a debilitating affliction that comes with a long rehabilitation and care from specialty facilities like CareMerdian. However, these numbers are even more astounding when taking into account that wearing a bicycle helmet could easily prevent TBI.

Wearing a bicycle helmet is not something that every bicyclist should do, but rather is something that every bicyclist must do. Wearing a helmet reduces the risk of a TBI by almost 90%, thus practically eradicating the instance of TBI as a result of a collision. Most states do require that cyclists wear a helmet when riding, but unfortunately most children (and almost all teenagers) ride without one. Yet, with the life long damage that is caused from TBI it is not only important that a helmet is worn, but it’s vital. Helmets ensure that riding a bike is not only a fun, healthy, and affordable mode of transportation, but also is a safe one.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident in atlanta or anywhere in Georgia or the United States, please feel free to contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law for a free consultation or email me at sam@samlevine.com.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta, Georgia Bicycle Accident Lawyer"

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In a regrettable & tragic turn of events, a car that was attempting to cross a train track near the Georgia-South Carolina border Tuesday morning in southeastern Georgia was struck by an Amtrak train causing four people to be killed. The incident occurred several hours from Atlanta.

It appears that three adults and one child, all in the car, were casualties of the car-train wreck. Fortunately, none of the passengers on board were injured or killed.

The Amtrak train continued its destination city of Charleston.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent motorist or trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.atlantainjurylawyer.net, www.samlevine.com or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Car & Truck Wreck Lawyer"

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Okay - the car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia has occurred. The Atlanta car accident was not your fault. What do you do next? Well, you want to keep all of your ducks in a row. Make sure that a police report is made detailing how the atlanta car accident occurred with reference to traffic citations issued.

Contact your insurance company in case the other driver is uninsured or does not have enough insurance. You may need to rely upon your own insurance to pay for your property damage & bodily injury claims. Then contact an Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident Lawyer.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent motorist or trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.atlantainjurylawyer.net, www.samlevine.com or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Car & Truck Wreck Lawyer"

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You were involved in a car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia & you have hired an auto accident lawyer. What lies ahead for you? Well, follow your attorney's advice and complete your medical treatment. Don't miss an appointments and if at all possible, avoid gaps in treatment as they are detrimental to your injury claim. Ask your attorney questions about your car accident injury claim throughout your representation, including what options you have following medical treatment.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car, truck, train, helicopter or plane accident in Atlanta, Georgia or anywhere else in the United States, please feel free to visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or call me at my office 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, your "Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident & Injury Claim Lawyer"

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Whenever a car or truck accident in Atlanta, Georgia involves a DUI, the consequences can be drastic and often times involve head on collisions and the intoxicated operator driving in the wrong side of the road.

The result is typically severes bodily injuries and massive property damages. Wrongful deaths often occur from these type of car or truck accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car or truck accident in Atlanta,Georgia, I would invite you to please visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or feel free to contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law, http://www.samlevine.com/lawyer-attorney-1122318.html24/7 at (404) 303-8875.

Sam Levine, Esq., "your Atlanta, Georgia car accident lawyer"

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Trucks drive all around the United States. Despite trucker's best effort, they are invariably involved in numerous trucking/car accidents in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. Usually tragic consequences result from trucking accidents, including serious injuries and death. Now is the time to consult with and hire an Atlanta, Georgia Truck/Car Accident Attorney to advocate for your rights.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer"

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If you have been in a car accident in Atlanta, there are a variety of problems that you have to deal with, ranging in everything from damage to your car to dealing with medical bills and permanent injuries. Car accidents in Atlanta tend to be pretty serious and frequent given the growing population in and around Atlanta and the rest of Georgia.

The decision on who to hire as your attorney to represent you in your Atlanta car wreck case should be made thought and deliberation. If you do not have any damages other than to your car, you can probably handle that on your own. It is when you have bodily injuries from your Atlanta car accident where you should consult with and hire an Attorney. When you consult with an Attorney to represent you in your Atlanta, Georgia car accident case, inquire as to whether or not the Attorney litigates and tries cases because it is likely that you will need to file a lawsuit to recover the true value of your damages given the stubborn nature of insurance companies.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car, truck or bus accident in Atlanta, I would invite you to please visit either one of my 2 websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net of feel free to contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law, your Atlanta car accident attorney.

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Car wrecks are surprising, unpleasant events and whether you live in Atlanta, outside of Atlanta or anywhere else in Georgia, the Southeast or the United States, the experience of being a victim in a car crash is similar. If you have been in a car wreck in Atlanta, you are most likely having to deal with the damage to your car and possible personal injuries.

I am going to skip the checklist of things to do immediately after an Atlanta, Georgia car wreck as they have been addressed in a previous blog entry and talk about what to do in the following days, weeks and months. If you are hurt or feel that you are hurt, get checked out by a Doctor or go to the hospital. If you are hurt or claim you are hurt from the car crash and you do not have medical records to back it up, it will make it more difficult to pursue an injury claim related to the car accident with the at fault party's or your own insurance company in the case of a hit & run or if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured.

If you are given a referral to a doctor who is a specialist like and orthopedist or a neurologist, schedule an appointment, see the doctor and do not miss follow up appointments. Gaps in treatment are very damaging to your injury claim and remember, the claimant has the burden of proving to the insurance company and if a lawsuit is filed that reaches trial, to a jury, that they were hurt in the car wreck and are deserving of money damages. If the decision makers are not convinced that you are hurt, your chances of recovering any money will be diminished.

Stay tuned for additional thoughts about this and related car accident matters.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia or anywhere in the United States, I would invite you to please visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

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It is inevitable, whether you live or travel in a busy, urban area like Atlanta or slower pace rural area anywhere else in Georgia, car accidents are going to happen. They are emotionally trying and upsetting, but you need to keep your composure and make sure you do the the following things, whether the car crash happens in Atlanta or any part of Georgia.

If you have a cell phone, use it and call the police. They will come to the car accident scene and survey the incident to determine who, if any to issue a traffic citation to. If the car accident was not your fault, you will definitely want a police report generated and will want to obtain a copy of it for your records in case you need to file a property damage or injury claim. Be sure to take pictures of the property damage to your car and the other person's car.

If you are hurt in the car accident, get medical attention and follow up with your primary care doctor for subsequent treatment.

This list of things to do after a car accident is not exhaustive, but hits the major points.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car or truck accident in Atlanta, anywhere in Georgia or the United States, I would invite you to please visit my 2 websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net. I can also be reached at my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

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Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Bollea, has been sentenced to 8 months in jail after pleading nolo contendere for the alcohol related car accident that resulted in severe brain injuries to his passenger and friend, John Graziano, a former Marine and Iraq War Veteran. The car crash occurred last August when Nick Hogan was racing another car in his father's Toyota Supra, lost control and hit a tree. This resulted in serious injuries to John Graziano, including a broken skull. He will now lead lifetime medical care.

In addition to the jail sentence, Nick Hogan was placed on probation for five years, was forced to surrender his driving license for three years and is required to take a DUI class. Nick Hogan has a history of reckless driving, which no doubt factored into the Judge's sentencing.

John Graziano's family has a pending personal injury lawsuit against the Hogan Family. The no contest plea entered by Nick Hogan is tantamount to a guilty plea and even though Hogan did not technically enter a guilty plea, his no contest plea and the resulting jail sentence, nonetheless, will aid the Graziano in their pursuit of damages for John Graziano's injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a reckless or drunk driver, I would invite you to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

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Hulkamania is now on the back burner in the wake of an injury lawsuit filed by their son's friend stemming from a serous car accident last August. Nick Hogan was driving his father's Toyota Supra with his friend John Graziano as a passenger when the car accident happened. It is suspected that Nick Hogan was speeding at the time of the collision when he lost control of his Supra and struck a median causing the car to spin out of control and hit a tree.

The Attorneys for Graziano filed a rather lengthy personal injury lawsuit, which among other things, includes three counts of negligence. The car accident complaint names Hulk Hogan, his estranged wife, Linda Hogan and of course 17 year old Nick Hogan. Graziano spent a long time in the hospital in the ICU in a medically-induced coma. He also broke his skull and is expected to need indefinite care, most likely at some type of assisted care facility. Graziano's medical bills already exceed more than $1 million.

The basis and the thinking behind naming Nick's parents as party defendants in the personal injury lawsuit can best be explained by a Florida statute that imposes liability on the owners and insured for accidents and resulting injuries caused by the negligence of one of the authorized drivers under the insurance policy. Some jurisdictions have assigned the label "family purpose doctrine" and what it will ultimately mean is that Nick Hogan's parents will be on the hook individually and jointly should this matter go to trial and a verdict is returned.

Once defense that will most certainly be asserted by the Hogan's lawyers is that Graziano is suspected of not wearing his seat belt, which will spur speculation of what injuries could have been avoided had he in fact been wearing his seat belt in the car crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident or any other type of transportation accident, I would invite you to please visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

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