Georgia Legal Report

According to recent reports, Georgia pedestrian fatalities are already up to 45 in 2013. As weather gets warmer and more people hit the streets, those numbers are, unfortunately, expected to rise. Atlanta's PEDS (Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety) is fighting to change those statistics.

PEDS Goals:

• Change community attitudes to favor pedestrians.

• Increase walking and other pedestrian activity.

• Ensure the design of pedestrian-oriented communities.

• Advance equitable use of transportation funds.

• Make Sidewalks and crossings safe and accessible to all users.

• Reduce the risk to pedestrians of injury and death.

Visit the PEDS website to learn more about keeping Georgia roads safe for pedestrians.

The Murray Law Firm works tirelessly to protect the rights of pedestrians and cyclists. As summer returns, we remind all Georgia drivers to share the road.

Wishing you a safe and healthy summer!

The Murray Law Firm

33-year-old Jose Castro, of Douglasville, was killed in a Monday morning tractor trailer accident at the Rockmart Landfill. The tragic incident, which may escalate to a multi-million dollar claim, is expected by some to throw a needed spotlight on Georgia tractor trailer safety regulations.

According to Polk County Police, Mr. Castro was walking outside of his tractor trailer truck at the Grady Road Landfill in Rockmart when another tractor trailer pinned him between the two trucks. Mr. Castro succumbed to his fatal injuries at the scene.

Attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating this tragedy and believe it could potentially impact future Georgia safety regulations. Investigators are questioning what factors, such as distraction, impairment, failed safety sensors, or mechanical malfunction, may have lead to this tragedy.

Should the driver of the other tractor trailer be found at fault in this accident, Mr. Castro's family may elect to hold the driver civilly liable for his wrongful death. Additionally, as it appears Mr. Castro was working at the time of his death, his family is almost certainly entitled to workers' compensation benefits as per Georgia Workers' Compensation Law. Further claims may also be filed with the truck manufacturers should some sort of catastrophic malfunction or lack of safety sensor have lead to this incident. Given the complexity of this case, it is crucial that Mr. Castro's family retain a law firm experienced in both workers' compensation and personal injury as soon as practicable to ensure that their best interests are protected. Though compensation is certainly not of importance to a grieving family, such a substantial claim would demand Georgia truck drivers, legislators and manufacturers reevaluate current safety regulations to prevent future tragedies, such as this from, occurring.

Unfortunately, all too often insurance companies and truck companies are more concerned with limiting their financial exposure than providing victims and their families what they rightfully deserve. Photographs and an inspection of both trucks and the scene will need to be retained immediately before any repairs can be made or evidence destroyed. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in protecting families of catastrophic truck accidents, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If you are seeking further information on this incident, please contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

A week after being struck by a hit and run driver, 28-year-old Willie Christian, of Moultrie, is still fighting for his life. The driver who struck Mr. Moultrie is now facing police charges and may be held civilly liable by the family of Mr. Christian.

Willie Christian, a Moultrie resident, was walking down Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Tuesday evening when the driver of a 2004 PT Cruiser struck him, leaving him lying injured in the roadway. Mr. Christian was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and, according to police, remains in a medically induced coma.

Following a man hunt for the hit and run driver, police have now charged 32-year-old Issac Lee Powell, Jr., of Norman Park, with leaving the scene of an accident and driving on a suspended license.

The accident occurred amid a recent surge of Georgia pedestrian fatalities and has left many residents calling for tougher enforcement of traffic safety in their community. Now, as Mr. Christian fights for his life, his family may be fighting for justice on his behalf.

Attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating why Mr. Powell fled the scene and what factors, such as speed, impairment, or distraction, may have lead to the accident. Given the driver's apparent criminal fault in this incident, Mr. Christian and his family may elect to hold the driver civilly liable for his injuries. Total financial recovery could be substantial, but more importantly, such a claim would surely speak to other Georgia drivers and local law enforcement on the need to provide safer streets for our pedestrians. It is crucial that Mr. Christian and his family contact an experienced law firm as soon as practicable to protect the family's best interests and to secure all evidence relating to this accident. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in protecting families of hit and run cases, such as this. We pray for the swift recovery of Mr. Christian and offer our legal expertise to him and his family, if needed.

If you are seeking further information on this accident, please contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a car and critically injured while skateboarding in his Loganville neighborhood Monday. The horrific accident has outraged the Pebble Point community, as neighbors are now calling for safer roads and an end to speeding on their streets.

According to Loganville police, a 12-year-old boy was skateboarding with his brother and friends in their Pebble Point neighborhood Monday when a driver struck the child. The boy was Life Flighted from Bay Creek Elementary School to the hospital in critical condition.

Charges have not been filed against the driver at this time. However, several neighbors are citing speed as a serious issue in the neighborhood. They are voicing concerns with the the Loganville Patch:

"I think someone should call the civil engineering department of the City of Loganville to have this area evaluated for safety intervention."

"Speed bumps should be put on the street so our kids can play outside safely!"

The most startling comment came from Patch user, Sara Pilgrim. "The fact of the matter is that the person who hit the little boy has already been complained on numerous times in this subdivision alone, for speeding. Maybe this will be his wake up call to slow down."

While a serious accident involving a child is always devastating, the revelation that this driver may have been warned about speeding prior to the incident is inexcusable. Had the driver heeded these warnings, this horrific accident may have been avoided.

Attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether speed or distraction were factors in the accident. Should the driver be found at fault, the parents of the 12-year-old boy may elect to hold the driver civilly liable for his injuries. Financial recovery could be substantial and such a claim would surely serve as a grave reminder to all drivers of the importance of heeding speed limits, particularly in residential communities. Further, the claim would assist in establishing the need for Loganville to install speed bumps and safer road regulations in the Pebble Point community. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in protecting families and victims of accidents, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If you are seeking further information on this incident, please contact us toll free at 888-842-1616.

22-year-old Kenyotta Jones was struck and killed by a Macon street sweeper early Monday morning.

According to Macon Police, the accident occurred at the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Key Street in Macon, just after 1:00am Monday morning. Police report there was no street lighting in the area where Ms. Jones was walking, a factor which may have contributed to the fatal accident. Ms. Jones perished at the scene.

The driver of the street sweeper volunteered a blood sample and police report no charges have been filed. However, attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether distraction or improper caution signaling may have been factors in this tragedy. Additionally, investigators are questioning why the intersection, which serves as a bus stop and pedestrian crosswalk, has no working street lights or sidewalks for pedestrians.

• The intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and Key Street serves as a four-way crosswalk and bus stop. Police report the area was unlit at the time of the accident. Are there street lamps in this area and, if so, were they broken at the time of the accident? If not, why has the town failed to provide safe lighting for pedestrians using this major intersection?

• This intersection serves as a bus stop. Is there a safe place for pedestrians to await a bus away from oncoming traffic? Is there a sidewalk at this intersection where Ms. Jones could have safely moved out of the way of the oncoming street sweeper?

• What factors lead to the street sweeper's failure to signal Ms. Jones and stop? Was the street sweeper displaying proper cautionary signals to oncoming pedestrians and vehicles and, if not, why? Were the caution signals broken and, if so, was the owner and manager of the vehicle aware? Was the operator of the street sweeper distracted at the time of the incident?

As the details of this tragic accident continue to unfold, the family of Ms. Jones may elect to hold the owner and operator of the street sweeper liable in her wrongful death. Though financial recovery is certainly not of importance to a grieving family, such a substantial claim would demand all Georgia towns improve their streets and vehicles to meet pedestrian safety standards. It is crucial the family of Ms. Jones retain an experienced personal injury law firm without delay to ensure all evidence, including surveillance footage, is preserved and their best interests are protected. Photographs and a proper inspection of both the street sweeper and any area lighting will need to be made immediately, before any repairs can be made or evidence destroyed. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in protecting families of tragic cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

Our prayers are with the family of Kenyotta Jones. Please let this tragedy serve as a reminder to all Georgia drivers to share our roads with pedestrians and practice extra caution around crosswalks and bus stops.

If you are seeking further information on this incident, please contact us toll free at 888-842-1616 or locally at 478-246-1010.

Hundreds of cyclists took to the streets Tuesday, March 26 in the 8th annual Georgia Rides to the Capitol. Riders advocated for improved conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. The annual event also reminds Georgia drivers to share our roads.

The one-day event, which has brought more than 1,800 cyclists to the streets, couldn't have come at a better time. Georgia has seen a flux of recent pedestrian and cycling accidents recently. On March 16, Walter Amey, of Atlanta, was struck and killed by a hit and run driver while riding home. On March 22, Michele Chesnut, of Cumming, was struck and killed by a driver who crossed onto the shoulder where she was riding with friends. On March 29, a cyclist from Germany was struck and injured by a hit-and-run semi truck in Richmond Hill, GA.

The tragedies are too many to list and clearly a change is needed to protect cyclists and pedestrians throughout the state. Please support the efforts of these cyclists and remember to share our roads!

(Photo Credit: Jason Getz/AJC)

The Covington community is mourning the loss of 76-year-old local resident, Wanda Wilson, who was killed Monday while crossing the street to get her mail.

According to initial reports, Ms. Wilson was crossing the street from her home on Duncan Road, in Covington, to collect her mail when a driver came around a curve and hit her. Per these early reports, the driver, 20-year-old Jessica Wood, stopped after striking Ms. Wilson and called police. Ms. Wilson perished at the scene.

The tragedy is the latest in a recent rash of pedestrian accidents plaguing Georgia, many of which have been attributed to speed or distraction. As warm weather returns, more residents are walking and cycling and drivers need to pay closer attention to our roads. Attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether speed or distraction were factors in this incident. Should the driver in this accident be found at fault, the family of Ms. Wilson may elect to hold her civilly liable in the wrongful death of their loved one. Such a substantial claim would serve as a much needed reminder to all Georgia drivers to drive carefully, heed speed limits and avoid all unnecessary distractions, such as cellphones.

Our prayers are with the family of Wanda Wilson and we offer our legal expertise, if needed. Anyone seeking further information on this incident may contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

Thomascenna Grant was struck and injured Monday morning [March 18, 2013] while crossing a Bluffton, SC crosswalk. The incident is one of several recent pedestrian accidents.

According to Bluffton police, Ms. Grant was crossing the intersection of Goethe and May River roads when she was struck by an SUV, reportedly driven by Stacey Dugger. The 2004 Nissan SUV had, according to initial reports, been stopped in the eastbound lane of May River Road and hit Ms. Grant inside the crosswalk as it attempted to make a turn.

Ms. Grant was transported to Hilton Head Hospital for her injuries. Police cited Ms. Dugger for failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk.

Attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether distraction played a role in the SUV driver's failure to stop in this incident. Given the driver's apparent criminal fault in this accident, Ms. Grant may elect to hold the driver civilly liable for her significant injuries. Such a claim would send a much needed message to all South Carolina drivers about the importance of practicing extra caution around crosswalks as well as the perils of distracted driving. It is crucial Ms. Grant retain an experienced law firm as soon as possible to protect her interests and secure all evidence relating to this accident. Though victims of pedestrian accidents and distracted drivers are rightfully entitled to maximum insurance limits, the Murray Law Firm handles these cases regularly and understands that all too often insurance companies are more concerned with financial exposure than compensating injured victims.

We pray for the swift recovery of Thomascenna Grant and offer our legal expertise, if needed. If you are seeking further information on this accident, please contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

52-year-old Toni Willis was killed on Camp Creek Pkwy Monday morning while attempting to assist an injured motorist from a previous crash.

According to Georgia State Patrol, Ms. Willis was involved in a car accident on Camp Creek Parkway at the Welcome All Road Connector just before 7am Monday morning. Ms. Willis was attempting cross the street on foot to assist the injured victim when a BMW struck and killed her.

Family, friends and coworkers are mourning her loss. Ms. Willis' father told Fox Atlanta News she was "the glue that held everything and everyone together....Anything she could do for others, she would do it."

Attorneys with The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether speed or distraction could be factors in the BMW's failure to stop. Should the driver of the BMW be found at fault in this incident, the family of Ms. Willis may elect to hold her civilly liable for her wrongful death. Financial recovery is, of course, not of importance to a grieving family, however it is important that the family consult with an experienced law firm as early as possible to ensure any evidence relating to the accident remains preserved and that their best interests are protected. Although accident victims and their families are rightfully entitled to compensation under Georgia law, all too often insurance companies seek to reduce their financial liability by failing to preserve critical evidence. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in tragic cases such as this and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If you are seeking further information on this accident, please contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

The search for a tractor trailer truck driver who fled the scene of a fatal accident on Thursday evening is now apparently over. 36-year-old Scotty Oxford has reportedly turned himself in to Eufaula, Alabama Police. The Georgia State Patrol will determine what charges he will face in connection with the tragic hit-and-run accident, which claimed the lives of a mother and child and left another victim in critical condition.

24-year-old Latosha Harvey and her 4-year-old daughter, Emani Harvey, were crossing State Rt. 520 with 23-year-old Adrianna Glover around 7:30pm Thursday evening. A white Southern Ag Carriers Inc. tractor trailer, purportedly driven by Mr. Oxford, struck the three pedestrians, killing Ms. Harvey and her daughter. Ms. Glover suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital where she was listed in critical condition.

According to police, Mr. Oxford fled the scene of the accident and abandoned his truck at the Golden Peanut on Stonewall Street. Mr. Oxford finally turned himself in on Friday afternoon in Eufaula, Alabama. He has since been transported back to Terrell County authorities. Georgia State Patrol will determine what charges he will face.

Attorneys with The Murray Law Firm are investigating this horrific accident and exploring whether speed, distraction, or impairment were factors in this tragedy. As it appears Mr. Oxford is at fault in this accident, the family of Latosha and Emani Harvey may elect to hold him civilly liable for the wrongful death of their family members. Adrianna Glover and her family may also elect to hold Mr. Oxford liable for her substantial injuries. Victims and their families are rightfully entitled to maximum insurance company limits, which in this case could be millions of dollars. Unfortunately, all too often, insurance companies and trucking companies are more concerned with financial exposure than with compensating injured victims. Although compensation is, of course, not of importance to a grieving family, it is critcal that the families retain an experienced law firm as soon as practicable to protect the family's best interests and to secure all evidence relating to this accident. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in tragic cases such as this and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If you are seeking further information on this accident, please contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

Officer Renaldo Jimenez, an 11-year veteran of the Gwinnett County Schools Police Department is listed in serious condition this morning after being struck by a car while directing traffic outside Lanier High School.

According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Officer Renaldo Jimenez was directing traffic on Buford Highway outside Lanier High School around 6:45am Wednesday morning when he stopped traffic to allow northbound vehicles into the parent pickup zone of the school. A car driving southbound on Buford Highway failed to stop, striking the officer and another vehicle. Officer Jimenez was pinned underneath the second vehicle by his legs.

Officer Jimenez is being treated for his injuries at a local hospital and is currently listed in serious condition.

Gwinnett Police report charges are pending for the driver who hit Officer Jimenez. The second driver, who pinned Officer Jimenez, is a student and will not face charges.

As there was a posted school zone speed limit and officer Jimenez was wearing a reflective traffic vest at the time he was struck, attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether distraction was a factor in the driver's failure to stop.

As the driver in this accident may be at fault and facing criminal charges, Officer Jimenez may elect to hold the driver civilly liable for his significant injuries. In addition, as Officer Jimenez was working at the time of the accident, he will almost certainly be entitled to significant compensation under Georgia workers' compensation laws. Total financial recovery could possibly be valued at hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars. Such a claim would send a much needed message to all Gwinnett County drivers about the importance of practicing extra caution in school zones as well as the perils of distracted driving.

We pray for the recovery of Officer Jimenez and offer our legal expertise, if needed. If you are seeking further information on this accident, please contact us toll free at 888.842.1616.

The death of 5-year-old Keshawn Odum, a student at Lanier Primary School killed by a teen driver while getting off the school bus on Thursday, has left the Bryan County community in mourning. The latest in a devastating string of Georgia youth pedestrian deaths, parents and investigators are now seeking justice and safer streets for our children.

According to Georgia State Patrol, Keshawn Odum was exiting his school bus around 4:30pm Thursday when he was struck by a pickup truck headed in the opposite direction. Though the school bus was completely stopped with cautionary lights and signals working, the young pickup truck driver failed to stop, reporting to police that he "did not see the lights flashing."

Keshawn Odum was rushed to the Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah for severe head trauma where he succumbed to critical injuries just after 5am on Friday morning.

The tragedy has shaken Bryan County parents, students and neighbors. Patricia Fleming, who has a granddaughter in Mr. Odum's class, told WTOC News, "I'm concerned about the high school students when they get out of school and start speeding."

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, "Mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers."

The Murray Law Firm has been investigating a recent string of Georgia youth pedestrian fatalities and is investigating whether speed or distraction were factors in this incident. If the driver of the Ford pickup truck is found to be at fault, the family of Keshawn Odum may elect to seek justice for his wrongful death. Such a claim could be worth a substantial sum and would send a much needed message to both teen and adult drivers alike on the importance of safe driving, particularly around school buses, schools, and residential neighborhoods where children may be present. The family should file a claim as soon as practicable to ensure all evidence relating to the accident is properly preserved and their best interests are protected.

Our prayers are with the family of young Keshawn Odum and we offer our legal assistance, if needed. Anyone seeking further information is encouraged to contact The Murray Law Firm toll free at 888.842.1616.

With the recent string of alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents occurring on Georgia's highways, our firm would like to remind anyone who has suffered a loss as a consequence of such an accident that there are valuable resources available to assist them. Perhaps the organization most well-suited to offer assistance is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
MADD is an invaluable resource for families who have lost a loved one as a consequence of a drunk driver, and we always urge our Clients who suffered such a loss to contact the organization for assistance. The contact information for the Georgia chapter of MADD is as follows:

MADD
1000 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE #45
ATLANTA, GA 30339
Phone: 7706153737
Fax: 7706153738
Email: ga.state@madd.org

For additional information on resocurces available to assist families coping with the loss of a loved one, please feel free to contact our firm at any time.

The Georgia Legal Report is investigating a sudden spike in pedestrian car accidents during the past holiday week, which has left many families devastated and a community ill at ease.

According to police, George Buchanan was crossing a Savannah street around 6:30pm Friday [December 21, 2012] when he was hit by a car. Mr. Buchanan was taken to Memorial University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The tragic accident was the second pedestrian fatality in only two days.

53-year-old John Robertson was killed by a pickup truck on Thursday night [December 20, 2012]. Savannah police report Mr. Robertson was one of three people hit by cars in Savannah on Thursday. The four separate accidents are still under police investigation and charges against the drivers have not yet been reported.

Though the cause of these accidents is still under police investigation, Savannah attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are investigating whether distraction or impairment was a factor in either of these incidents. If the drivers in these accidents are found at fault, the families of Mr. Robertson and Mr. Buchanan may elect to hold them civilly liable for the deaths of their loved ones.

Financial recovery is, of course, not of importance to a grieving family, however it is important that the victims and families consult with an experienced law firm as early as possible to ensure any evidence relating to the accident remains preserved and that the family's best interests are protected. Although the victims' families are rightfully entitled to maximum insurance coverage limits, which may well be in the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, all too often insurance companies and unscrupulous parties are reluctant to pay victims what they deserve.

These tragedies serve as a grave reminder to all Georgia drivers to drive safely and responsibly this holiday season. Recent reports show pedestrian fatalities are on the rise throughout Georgia as "more Americans are walking for exercise and to avoid paying higher gas prices." Vehicular digital distractions, such as cellphones and GPS devices, are growing, creating a lethal combination. Another concern during holiday weeks is the inexcusable increase of impaired drivers. Drunk driving was cited as a factor in several of the 17 Georgia traffic fatalities over Christmas weekend.

The Georgia Legal report wishes our community a safe and healthy New Year.

If you are seeking further information on either of these incidents, please contact our legal hotline toll-free at (888) 842-1616 or locally at 912-385-6960.

Georgia Legal Report investigators have uncovered more information on the tragic Saturday morning accident which claimed the life of Loretta Williams and seriously injured Linda Estell.

50-year-old Columbus resident, Loretta Williams, was walking with friends along Steam Mill Road around 6:30am Saturday morning when a Muscogee school district worker drifted off the roadway, onto the sidewalk, fatally striking Ms. Williams and critically injuring 63-year-old Linda Estell. A third pedestrian, Randall Williams, sustained minor injuries.

According to Columbus police, 45-year-old Alfie Johnson was driving westbound down Steam Mill Road in a Muscogee school district issued Ford F-150 truck when he drifted onto the sidewalk and into a group of pedestrians. The accident occurred on Steam Mill Road, down the hill from the Shirley Winston Park entrance, in front of the Pierce Chapel AME Church.

Randall Williams, a witness and friend of Loretta Williams and Linda Estell, was grazed and bruised by the truck as she pushed another walker, Eddie Ford, out of its path. She described the horrific accident for the Ledger Enquirer, "I could feel the truck behind me...I saw his lights out of my peripheral vision, and I could feel him being real close, and I thought, 'He is too close.' And he was on the sidewalk." The pick-up truck continued into Loretta Williams and Linda Estell, who were walking a few feet ahead. "He hit both of my friends, and they flew about 10 feet."

Loretta Williams and Linda Estell were taken to The Medical Center in Columbus. Ms. Williams succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and, according to her daughter, was pronounced dead at the Columbus Medical Center at 8:25am. Linda Estell has been transferred from the Medical Center to a long term rehabilitation center in Atlanta, suffering incomplete quadriplegia and partial memory loss.

The four walkers were part of a larger walking and exercise club, which met regularly at the Shirley Winston Park. Friend and fellow walking club member, Geneva Turner, said Loretta Williams was dedicated to her health and exercise. "She was proud of the fact that she had lost so much weight; she had got off diabetic medicine; she was no longer a diabetic."

"She and I walked together, every day, seven days a week, and every day, we would pray....She always would encourage me; I would encourage her. We were a family out there. We took care of one another," recalls Randall Williams.

From a hospital bed, Linda Estell learned about Ms. Williams' death. "Oh my God, Oh my God, she was such a good person. She didn't deserve that." Now, she's asking questions about the man who killed her friend and forever changed her life. She wants to know if Mr. Johnson was impaired or texting while driving.

Attorneys at The Murray Law Firm are also investigating the details of how this horrific accident occurred and whether distraction or impairment were factors in the crash. As it appears Mr. Johnson is at fault in this incident, the family of Loretta Williams may elect to hold him civilly liable for the wrongful death of their family member. Linda Estell may also elect to hold Mr. Johnson civilly liable for her substantial injuries. Total financial recovery could be in the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Of course, compensation is not of importance to a grieving a family, but legal experts warn it is critical that the families retain an experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney immediately to ensure evidence is preserved and the families best interests are protected.

Although accident victims and families are rightfully entitled to maximum insurance coverage limits, all too often insurance companies and unscrupulous parties are reluctant to pay victims what they deserve. Further, as Mr. Johnson appears to have been working for the Muscogee School District at the time of the accident, the county may get involved to protect their interests. As such, having an experienced injury attorney to represent the best interests of the victims through these complex negotiations is essential.

Our prayers are with Linda Estell and the grieving family of Ms. Williams. We offer our legal assistance, if needed. Anyone seeking further information on this tragic accident is encouraged to contact The Murray Law Firm toll free at 888.842.1616.