For many people in Georgia, the winter holidays are a time of sharing love and joy among family and friends. Sadly, one family spent their holidays mourning the loss of a loved one after a tragic car accident took the life of a woman on Christmas Eve.The accident...
Year: 2012
3-car accident in Cobb County leaves 1 dead
The driver was taken to the hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigators suspect a possible health issue because of the way the man drove into the intersection.One of the other drivers refused medical treatment at the scene while the third was treated...
Car accident claims the life of a Newton County father
The holidays can be an enjoyable time for families. However, a car accident can quickly change that. Recently, a man from Newton County was killed in a car accident. He and his wife were driving their children to the mall to see Santa Claus. Families victimized by the...
Woman drives car through jewelry store, injures owner
Readers in North Georgia may be interested to hear about a case from Savannah involving a woman who drove her car through a jewelry store, injuring the store's owner. It's important for the owner of the store, and anyone who's incurred damaged or sustained injuries...
Georgia pastor killed in fatal bus accident
Car accidents are a common occurrence in America, and they can bring serious consequences. But when bicycles and larger vehicles, like trucks or buses, are involved, things can become very dangerous. In worst case scenarios, a fatality could result. If one of your...
LaGrange motorcycle accident leaves 2 injured
Georgia motorcyclists need to be particularly alert when riding along the streets and highways. Although car drivers are supposed to drive vigilantly, all too often they do not. Sometimes drivers open doors unexpectedly or fail to look carefully both ways before...
Lithia Springs teens hit by drunk driver
A driver has been charged with DUI in an accident that injured three Douglas County teenage girls. The Georgia State Police investigation into the Nov. 6 accident is ongoing. The girls injured in this case may have a legal right to seek compensation for their damages,...
Nurse pleads no contest in patient abuse, neglect case
Nursing homes have a duty to provide a level of patient care consistent with national standards. One of the most important ways to achieve good patient care is adequate staffing. Having a good nurse-to-patient ratio helps ensure that each patient gets medicine and...
Reported cases of elder abuse rising in Georgia
Elder abuse is an important problem that has garnered more attention in recent years. Acts of negligence can occur not only in nursing homes but also in the family home. It is important for victims and their families to know that the elderly are entitled to a...
Man dies in Atlanta after his wheelchair catches fire
When a machinery malfunction causes injury, it may be possible to seek restitution. Fatal machinery malfunctions can be cause for a wrongful death lawsuit. Usually malicious intent or failure to exercise caution is necessary to prove legal liability for a death caused...