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3 Georgia children caught in car accident struck in parking lot
When one thinks of a car wash, one typically doesn’t imagine the possibility of a car accident. After all, most of the cars present in a car wash are either parked or traveling at low speeds in a manner unlikely to cause a car accident, let alone personal injury. Sadly, three Georgia children were recently struck…
Read MoreMichelin North America Recalls Tires
Michelin North America Inc. is recalling about 841,000 BFGoodrich Commercial T/A A/S and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H commercial light truck tires in the U.S., Canada and Mexico due to tread separation concerns. A large portion of the tires were mainly sold in the U.S. These tires are commonly used on commercial light trucks and full-sized heavy-duty vans. Each…
Read MoreOne Killed, Four Injured in Marietta Car Crash
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…
Read MoreFord Recalls 2013 Escapes Due to Fire Hazard
Ford has recently recalled some 2013 Escapes because the engines could catch fire. There will be 11,500 Escapes recalled in the U.S. and Canada. The engines of these cars could potentially catch fire because the fuel lines can crack and leak. The recall will only affect models with 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines built from April through July 11 this year.…
Read MoreGeorgia accident: Motorcyclist rammed in Douglas County
Most of the time, Georgia drivers do their best to avoid a car accident. Still, unfortunately, sometimes car drivers can often make mistakes when motorcyclists are on the road that causes a car accident. Sometimes, they may not be looking for motorcyclists and other times they even misjudge the space between themselves and the motorcyclist. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreHonda to recall CR-Vs
Due to a door lock defect, Honda is recalling more than 170,000 CR-Vs and Acura ILXs because the front doors of the cars have been opening unexpectedly. The U.S. division of Honda Motor Co. says that this problem is caused by using the driver’s or passenger’s inner-door handle at the same time as the manual or power lock. As…
Read MoreJury awards Paulding County family $5 million in wrongful death suit – CBS
Jury awards Paulding County family $5 million in wrongful death suit “The first thing we asked the jury to do was recognize the value of Zach’s life. Folks thought, ‘I wonder if Paulding County, a conservative county, will really include a large amount of money in their verdict for this man’s life,’ and the answer…
Read MoreGeorgia boy hit and killed while bicycling
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…
Read MoreAnother Victory for Attorney Lance Cooper in Defective Tire Case – Advocate Capital Blog
Another Victory for Attorney Lance Cooper in Defective Tire Case In a recent settlement with Michelin and Pep Boys, Advocate Capital, Inc. friend and colleague, Lance A. Cooper received a significant recovery for his client who suffered numerous injuries including a traumatic brain injury as a result of an automobile accident involving defective tires. Read the full…
Read MoreGeorgia police deputy killed in head on wrong way crash
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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