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Timothy Welling: Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life in Newnan, GA Tire Shop Accident.

Timothy Welling: Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life in Newnan, GA Tire Shop Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Was safety negligence or an equipment malfunction a factor in this loss of life and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of safety negligence across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Evans, GA News

A man lost his life after an accident at a Newnan, GA tire shop Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024.

Times-Herald.com is reporting, “the incident occurred Tuesday morning at [a tire shop] on Temple Avenue.”

AtlantaNewsFirst.com is reporting, “Timothy Welling was apparently working on [an] RV at [the tire shop]. The coroner’s office said he was trying to take off a wheel and the RV slid off the air jack and pinned him underneath.”  Mr. Welling was, sadly, unable o survive his injuries.

The incident remains under investigation.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

Tire shop employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the safety measures provided both at the shop and by the manufacturer of the machinery involved, and whether this tragic incident may have been prevented. Relevant factual and legal inquires include, but are not limited to:

  • What safety features were in place to protect Mr. Welling?
  • Did any such safety features fail?
  • Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic equipment malfunction?
  • Was the manufacturer or property owner aware of potential safety risks to employees or contractors?
  • Were any attempts made to service, recall or replace any machinery involved prior to the incident?

Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Timothy Welling may be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While Timothy Welling’s family should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party civil claim against the designer or manufacturer of the machinery and equipment involved in the incident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and product liability claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Timothy Welling’s family should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of work accidents and equipment malfunctions.  We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

  • A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Steven Brookins: Safety Negligence or Equipment Malfunction? Tragically Loses Life in Macon, GA Manufacturing Plant Accident.

Steven Brookins: Safety Negligence or Equipment Malfunction? Tragically Loses Life in Macon, GA Manufacturing Plant Accident. (41NBC.com)

Was safety negligence or an equipment malfunction a factor in this loss of life and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of safety negligence across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Macon, GA News

A man tragically lost his life after an accident at a Macon, GA manufacturing plant late Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024.

13WMAZ.com is reporting, “[a]ccording to a preliminary report, they say a maintenance worker was killed while attempting to repair a machine called the ‘wig-wag.’ OSHA say the report indicates the machine was not locked and tagged out.”

According to the report, “[l]ockout tagout is a safety measure that prevents ‘unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees’ when machines are being maintained, according to OSHA regulations. They believe the worker was pulled into the machine and was killed by their injuries.”

41NBC.com is reporting, “Macon-Bibb Coroner…confirmed an incident happened around 4 p.m. and identified the person who died as 57-year-old Steven Brookins.”

As reported by 13WMAZ.com, “[p]reviously, OSHA has cited [the manufacturing plant] for nearly four dozen violations since the Macon plant open. Last year, they said [the plant] wasn’t performing required inspections and exposed workers to the risk of being struck by a crane.”

The incident remains under investigation.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

Manufacturing plant employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the safety measures provided both at the manufacturing plant and by the manufacturer of the machinery involved, and whether this tragic incident may have been prevented. Relevant factual and legal inquires include, but are not limited to:

  • What safety features, such as an alarm or emergency shut off, were in place to protect Mr. Brookins?
  • Did any such safety features fail?
  • Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic equipment malfunction?
  • Was the manufacturer or property owner aware of the potential safety risks to employees or contractors?
  • Were any attempts made to service, recall or replace the conveyor or other machinery involved prior to the incident?

Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Steven Brookins may be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While Steven Brookins’ family should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party civil claim against the designer or manufacturer of the machinery and equipment involved in the incident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and product liability claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Steven Brookins’ family should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of work accidents and equipment malfunctions.  We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

  • A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

We offer our legal assistance, if desired.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Have you received an unsolicited call, letter, e-mail or in-person visit from an attorney?  If so, please let us know.

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The Murray Law Firm created the Stop Ambulance Chasing Ethical Movement over 10 years ago.

Over 10 years ago, The Murray Law Firm founded S.A.C.’E.M., the Stop Ambulance Chasing Ethical Movement.  This campaign was designed to combat the aggressive, unethical, and sometimes illegal actions of lawyers or their representatives engaging in what has become commonly know as “ambulance chasing” or “case running.”  Recently, our firm has received increased calls from existing and prospective Clients detailing attempts by attorneys or their representatives to directly contact them regarding potential legal representation.  These efforts have included telephone calls, letters, e-mails and in-person visits.  We have also seen increased traffic on our websites from firms and entities who appear to be seeking information relating to possible legal claims for the purposes of soliciting legal representation from victims of crimes and negligent conduct.

ABA Center for Professional ResponsibilityA LAWYER “SHALL NOT” CONTACT A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT THROUGH A “LIVE TELEPHONE” ON AN “IN-PERSON” VISIT.

– RULE 7.3, ABA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

If an attorney, or someone acting on behalf of an attorney, contacts an injured victim in person or via telephone without solicitation, that attorney is in violation of Rule 7.3 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.  This Rule has been adopted by most states, and some states go further to prohibit or limit contact by attorneys via methods such as mail or e-mail.  Unethical and unprofessional solicitation by an attorney or their representative is likely a good sign that an injured victim should stay away from that attorney.  An injured victim should seek to be represented by an attorney who is capable of advocating within the confines of the law, and an attorney who fails to abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct is probably not the best fit.  In fact, any such attorney should be immediately reported to the local State Bar Association.

Through a partnership with our Clients, potential Clients and technology providers, we will continue our efforts to identify and report violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct to State Bar Associations and appropriate authorities.  If you have been contacted in an unsolicited manner, please contact us and we’ll assist you in filing a report.  Thank you for helping us put an end to the unethical practice of ambulance chasing.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing injured victims and their families.  We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

  • A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
  • Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.