Wrongful Death
Victim of Medical Wrongdoing?
Victim of Medical Wrongdoing? How many hoops should you have to jump through to get justice? It’s a fair question that many people struggle with. The CEO of a Georgia medical services company suggested – in an opinion piece submitted to a GA newspaper – that to be sure that Georgians who have been harmed…
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Taking the call could risk it all
Talking on the phone – not texting – Is the biggest killer in distracted driving Cellphones are now involved in 26% of all motor vehicle crashes according the National Safety Council. Although there are numerous warnings against texting and driving, it only accounts for about 5% of cellphone related crashes. Using a hand-held or hands-free…
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GM loses bid to dismiss Melton GM lawsuit in Georgia state court
GM loses bid to dismiss Melton GM lawsuit in Georgia state court On Saturday, Judge Kathryn Tanksley denied GM’s motion to dismiss the wrongful death and fraud lawsuit filed against General Motors (GM) by the Melton family in Georgia state court. The lawsuit, which has been described by the media as the “linchpin” of the…
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Man Leaves Son in Hot Car and is Accused of Murder and Child Cruelty
Georgia Man Leave Son in Hot Car During a hearing last Thursday, surprising claims were shared regarding a Georgia man whose 22-month-old son died after being left in a hot car all day. Justin Harris Ross, 33-years-old, was accused with murder and was placed in jail without bond on June 18. During the hearing, allegations…
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Press Release – GM fine for failure to timely disclose ignition switch defect only a first step
News Release GM fine for failure to timely disclose ignition switch defect only a first step May 16, 2014 Lawyers representing victims permanently injured or killed in wrecks related to General Motors faulty ignition switch say federal fine doesn’t begin to compensate for delays, cover-up related to recalls MONTGOMERY, ALA. (May 16, 2014) – Jere…
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The Safety Institute Launches Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics
Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics The Safety Institute announced today that it is launching the Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics and NHTSA Enforcement Monitoring Program. Sponsored by Lance Cooper, of the Cooper Firm in Marietta, Ga., in memory of Brooke Melton, who died in a 2010 crash caused by the sudden failure of the ignition in her 2005 Chevy…
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Share the Road- Pedestrian and Cyclist Death Rates Are Rising
Share the Road When the weather warms up pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists are on the road more frequently. Since we do not usually see them, it can be easy to not expect them or watch for them, which in turn can lead to an accident. Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind…
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The GM Hearings – Our Take
Sean Kane – Safety Research and Strategies Inc. Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill opened the second day of hearings into the General Motors ignition switch defect and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s response to the issue by forging the strongest ties yet between the revelations that GM had hidden the defect for years and the…
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month In 2012, 3,328 people died in a distracted-affected crash and 421,000 people were injured due to crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from focusing on driving. These distractions can not only affect you, but anyone around you. Because text…
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