Georgia Legal Report

Our Atlanta workers compensation law firm has learned that a supervisor at Appling Brothers Excavating and Grading Company fell 15-20 feet into a manhole at a construction site of a new Kroger store on Fence Road in Dacula, Georgia on Thursday, January 27, 2011. The Gwinnett Daily Post reported that the man was climbing down a ladder inside a concrete tower in the middle of a retention pond to adjust piping when the incident happened. A technical rescue team rescued him about an hour later and found him "conscious, alert and breathing" said Fire Department spokesman, Captain Thomas Rutledge. The construction supervisor suffered injuries to his lower extremities and he was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center for medical treatment.

The injured employee will automatically be entitled financial benefits under Georgia's workers compensation laws and potentially to a substantial settlement as a consequence of this incident. Our law firm has extensive experience in these types of cases and we have, unfortunately, often seen the value of the claims compromised as a consequence of a failure to quickly secure the assistance of an attorney. Insurance companies are concerned with limiting their financial exposure, and without a lawyer protecting the interests of these individuals, insurance companies work quickly to eliminate evidence detrimental to their interests. We hope that the interests of the victim of this terrible tragedy will be adequately protected, and we offer our legal assistance if desired.

A January 24, 2011 accident on Interstate 75 in Catoosa County, Georgia has left two people injured. News reports indicate that two people were seriously hurt Monday afternoon when a pick-up truck towing a trailer lost control of his trailer, went into the median, jumped a guard rail and struck a vehicle that was going in the opposite direction. The driver of the second vehicle was pinned inside his pick-up. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to the hospital where they were both listed in serious condition.

If the driver of the pick-up that was towing the trailer is found to have been at fault in causing this accident, any victim may elect to pursue a personal injury claim for the injuries that he or she has suffered. These claims may be worth a significant financial sum, but any recovery is likely dependent upon the insurance coverage held by the driver at fault.

Our law firm has represented many victims and their families in these types of auto accidents. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured victims throughout Georgia and, given our experience, we realize the importance of having an attorney immediately involved in such a matter. When our firm is retained to represent victims injured in accidents such as this one, we immediately seek to preserve any evidence related to the incident and we place all insurance carriers on immediate notice of the claim. These quick actions on the part of our firm serve to ensure that our Clients claims are not jeopardized.

We extend our best wishes to the victims of this accident, and we offer our legal support if needed.

Our law firm has learned of a tragic motor vehicle accident occurring on Saturday, January 22, 2011 on Welcome to Arnco Road in Newnan, Georgia. According to news and police reports, 11-year old Tracy Gaydoul was struck by a vehicle driven by Hannah Nicole Freeman, 23, as he was walking with his father. Authorities have suggested that Ms. Freeman, while apparently under the influence of alcohol, lost control of her vehicle while trying to negotiate a curve and left the roadway before striking the young boy. Tracy was flown to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston where he reportedly received treatment for two broken legs, a broken jaw and severe injuries to his face. Coweta County Police have charged Ms. Freeman with failure to maintain lane, driving while under the influence (DUI), and serious injury by motor vehicle. Police and news reports indicate that this is apparently not Ms. Freeman's first DUI charge.

In addition to the criminal charges that will be pursued against Ms. Freeman by authorities, Tracy Gaydoul's family may seek to pursue a civil lawsuit against her for the injuries sustained by little Tracy. Tracy and his family are most certainly entitled to a substantial financial recovery for his injuries and suffering, but any recovery may ultimately depend upon the insurance coverage held by Ms. Freeman. It is, thus, critical that they quickly enlist the assistance of legal counsel to assist them in this matter.

Our personal injury law firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims who have been injured at the fault of another. As such, we understand how difficult and traumatic this experience may be for Tracy Gaydoul's family. We extend our best wishes and offer our legal assistance if needed.

A DeKalb County jury recently awarded $3 million to the victims of a 2007 car accident. The accident occurred when the Plaintiffs' vehicle was struck head on by a vehicle heading in the opposite direction which had crossed the center median. One of the Plaintiffs was ejected from his vehicle and suffered substaintial spinal injuries. This is a significant victory for the Plaintiffs and their attorneys, and we applaud the result.

Our law firm has recovered millions of dollars for individuals who have been seriously injured, or families who have lost a loved one, in a motor vehicle accident such as this one. We represent Clients throughout the State of Georgia, and offer no charge on-site consultations and case evaluations anywhere in the state.

Our Atlanta personal injury and workers compensation law firm has learned of the death of Beyene Jayama, 26. News reports say that the Mr. Jayama was killed during an armed robbery at a Citgo gas station on Glenwood Avenue in southeast Atlanta Thursday, January 20, 2011. Store owner, Narendar Kour, stated that Mr. Jayama opened a screen glass window above the counter and was met by three robbers. Major Keith Meadow of the Atlanta Police Department said that at some during the robbery, one of the suspects fired his weapon several times, hitting Mr. Jayama in the lower abdomen. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he later died

As Mr. Jayama's death occurred while in a workplace setting, his family will almost certainly be entitled to significant compensation under the Workers' Compensation laws of Georgia. It is important that the family retain a knowledgeable lawyer to assist them in securing these benefits, however, as the workers' compensation system is complex. Our law firm has undertaken the representation of many families in workers' compensation cases such as this one, and we have, unfortunately, all too often seen the value of such claims compromised as a consequence of a failure to quickly secure the assistance of an attorney. Employers and Insurance companies are concerned with limiting their financial exposure, and without an experienced lawyer protecting the interests of these families, the value of these claims may be adversely affected. We offer our condolences to Mr. Jayama's family, and offer our legal services, if needed.

A January 17, 2011 accident on Monier Avenue in Lithia Springs, Georgia has left 5 people injured. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has reported that five people were injured Monday when a 16-year-old driver lost control of a 2005 Toyota Camry and struck two utility poles. The driver was taken to North Fulton Hospital, while the other four injured passengers were transported to Wellstar Cobb Hospital for treatment.

The Georgia State Patrol has indicated that the driver of the Camry has been charged in causing this accident, and, thus, the passengers may elect to pursue a personal injury claim for the injuries that they have suffered. These claims may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, but any recovery is likely dependent upon the insurance coverage held by the driver . Because there are multiple injured parties, the insurance coverage will be limited. It is, therefore, important that the injured passengers quickly retain a law firm to protect their individual interests.

Our law firm has represented many victims and their families in these types of auto accidents. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured victims throughout Georgia and, given our experience, we realize the importance of having an attorney immediately involved in such a matter. When our firm is retained to represent victims injured in accidents such as this one, we immediately seek to preserve any evidence related to the incident and we place all insurance carriers on immediate notice of the claim. These quick actions on the part of our firm serve to ensure that our Clients claims are not jeopardized.

We extend our best wishes to the victims of this accident, and we offer our legal support if needed.

As a Georgia work injury law firm, we were saddened to learn of the death of a Myrick Marine employee in Savannah on Friday, January 14, 2011. According to news reports , the individual was working on the construction of a tugboat dock at a facility shared by Crescent Towing and Moran Towing. The reports suggest that a pylon fell from an excavator at the site and landed directly on top of the worker. A second employee, John Pugh, 50, was also injured, and, accoring to news sources, remains in critical condition at Memorial University Medical Center. Federal OSHA officials are apparently investigating the accident, and further details are certain to emerge.

Mr. Pugh and the family of the deceased worker will almost certainly be entitled to substantial compensation as a consequence of this incident. They will, of course, automatically be entitled financial benefits under Georgia's workers compensation laws, but they may also hold a third party civil claim. Because this third party claim will be dependent upon the factual circumstances surrounding the incident, it is critical a knowledgeable lawyer be immediately retained to preserve any evidence associated with the accident.

Our law firm has extensive experience in these types of cases and we have, unfortunately, often seen the value of the claims compromised as a consequence of a failure to quickly secure the assistance of an attorney. Insurance companies are concerned with limiting their financial exposure, and without a lawyer protecting the interests of these individuals, insurance companies work quickly to eliminate evidence detrimental to their interests. We hope that the interests of the victims of this terrible tragedy will be adequately protected, and we offer our legal assistance if desired.

As an Atlanta apartment shooting law firm, we are troubled at the recent slew of apartment complex crimes. Another such incident occurred this past Friday, January, 14, 2011, at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex located near Langford Parkway. According news reports, Kenisha Carr was killed by a man who was attempting to commit a robbery outside her apartment. There was a struggle between the burglar and Ms. Carr's boyfriend and the burglar shot into the apartment. Ms. Carr was, sadly, shot to death as she tried to investigate the source of the commotion.

As the facts of this incident continue to emerge, it may be possible that Ms. Carr's family would be entitled to a substantial financial recovery for the wrongful death of their loved one. In particular, under Georgia law, an apartment owner has a duty to keep an apartment complex safe. If the apartment owner has reason to anticipate criminal activity on its property through prior crime in the surrounding area, the apartment owner must take the reasonable steps to provide adequate security. If the apartment owner fails to undertake these steps, he or she is liable for any injuries that occur as a consequence.

We have recovered millions of dollars for victims of crime in premises liability cases. It is imperative that the victim retain a lawyer to assist him to ensure that all evidence is preserved as video tape surveillance is often destroyed. We wish the victim of this unfortunate incident a speedy recovery, and offer our assistance if needed.