Blog

Georgia 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 More

Honda 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 More

Jury 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 More

Georgia 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 More

Another 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 More

Georgia 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…
Read More

Ga. High Court Steps Up Pressure On Insurers To Defend – Law 360

Ga. High Court Steps Up Pressure On Insurers To Defend – Law 360 By Bibeka Shrestha Lance Cooper, a partner at The Cooper Firm who represented Hoover, said he hoped the ruling would prompt insurers to be clearer about their reasons for denying claims, which will help their policyholders more adequately prepare to attack those coverage defenses in…
Read More

Nearly $5.7M awarded for teen’s car death – Daily Report

Nearly $5.7M awarded for teen’s car death – Daily Report By Katherine Tucker A Paulding County Superior Court jury has reached a $5.67 million verdict against a drug-impaired driver who crossed the center line and killed a 15-year-old riding in another car. Read the full story here. 
Read More

Boxer Paul Williams trying to avoid car accident gets his spine severed

Nobody is immune from the effects of a car accident. Even those who are normally strong and powerful can succumb to a bad car accident. This is particularly evident in a recent crash between a car and motorcyclist when the motorcyclist, well-known boxer Paul Williams, was seriously injured in Marietta. The accident happened when Williams was…
Read More

Child Car Seat Requirements Change with 2014 Rule

When a new rule regarding a federally required child seat attachment system takes place in early 2014, many parents with children aged 3 and older will be advised not to use it. The rule will require child seat makers to tell customers not to use the lower anchors required in cars manufactured after 2001 if…
Read More

Man Catches Fire After Applying Sunscreen

A man from Massachusetts has recently suffered second degree burns from a grill after using Banana Boat Sport Performance spray-on sunscreen before barbecuing. Brett Sigworth claims that he sprayed on the sunscreen right before walking over to the grill, not aware that it would still be flammable after it was on his skin. The flames…
Read More

The office of inspector general finds vaccinations stored at wrong temperatures

An investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General (HHS OIG) found that many providers of immunizations provided under the CDC’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program may be administering ineffective doses to children, placing them at risk for contracting serious diseases.(See a copy of the report here.) The VFC program provides free…
Read More

Partner with
The Cooper Firm