Wrongful Death

Marietta police officer hit by vehicle

August 3, 2012

A Marietta police officer was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic on Thursday afternoon. The officer, James McClure, 26, was hit after trying to stop northbound traffic to let an emergency vehicle leave after an accident that had occurred earlier that day. The accident happened around 2 p.m. on the Canton Road…

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One Killed, Four Injured in Marietta Car Crash

July 28, 2012

One of the worst things that a parent can ever imagine is to get a phone call from the police informing them that their child has been involved in a car accident. Even when the child has grown and is a legal adult, albeit a young one, every parent who has to listen to such…

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Georgia boy hit and killed while bicycling

July 6, 2012

Summertime brings people outdoors, whether for a leisure walk or a speedy bike ride. It is also the prime time for children to hit the streets, as school is out for the year. Unfortunately, this increase in outdoor activity also brings with it an increase in dangerous accidents. The negligent behavior of a driver on…

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Georgia police deputy killed in head on wrong way crash

June 26, 2012

A Georgia police deputy is dead following a car accident in which a vehicle heading the wrong way struck him head-on. The police officer was on duty at the time of the car accident. For many in the police force, this is a sobering reminder that the accidents with which they deal in the routine course…

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Georgia Child Dies in Fatal Accident After Being Hit by a Car

April 26, 2012

Every parent’s worst nightmare is that their child might be a victim of a fatal accident. To many, this fatal accident scenario is simply incomprehensible. However, for one Georgia family, this is exactly what occurred when their son was fatally struck by a car while he was running to catch the school bus recently. The accident started…

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Settlement reached in Delta bag handlers death

April 25, 2012

Due to the recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health administration, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has agreed to install seat belts on airport vehicles after the death of a baggage tug vehicle driver who was ejected from the vehicle in August 2010. Employees of Delta were notified that many of the vehicles…

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Fatal Accident: Gwinnett County Police Sifting Through Crash Details

April 20, 2012

It is not always clear exactly what happened in the aftermath of a Georgia motor vehicle accident. That is particularly true when one of the parties to a two-car accident is killed at the scene of the crash. Police are often left with piecing together what occurred based upon the statements of the other party,…

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Fatal Accident Claims Georgia Motorcyclist

March 21, 2012

In some cases, bikers are able to avoid fatal accidents by wearing approved safety helmets. These helmets can absorb the impact that may occur if the biker is unfortunate enough to find themselves in a motorcycle accident. However, though it is essential safety equipment for any biker, protective head gear was not enough to save…

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Truck Accident Fatal for 24-year-old Georgia man

March 10, 2012

Unfortunately, truck drivers are the cause of many injurious accidents. With their long hours and strict deadlines, truck drivers often work when they are tired and cannot properly focus on traffic or road conditions. Nevertheless, this does not excuse any accident that is induced by negligence. In recent news, a tragic accident occurred in Hall…

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Father files $10.5 million lawsuit against Fulton county school system for death of his special needs son

March 6, 2012

A local father has filed a $10.5 million lawsuit against the Fulton County School System holding teachers and administrators of Roswell High School responsible for the death of his 18-year-old special needs son. Aaron Hatcher, who suffered from muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, could not talk or walk on his own. He died last March after…

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