St. Patrick’s Day: Green Beer Could Result in DUI | Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney

Date: March 13, 2010
Location: State of Georgia
Event: Auto Accident | Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney
Title: St. Patrick’s Day: Green Beer Could Result in DUI

St. Patrick’s Day means festivals, parades, parties, pubs and of course green beer.  Georgia Highway Safety Officials however; want to remind those who are enjoying the holiday to not drink and drive.  The DUI Task Force plans on working with multiple agency performing periodic license checks and watching for those who may be driving impaired. There were 134 fatalities reported last year on St. Patrick’s Day with 50 of those involving impaired drivers.

Bob Dallas of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety would like to remind everyone who plans to consume alcohol to also plan a safe ride home by designating someone to drive or calling a cab when you are ready to leave. He also encourages those drinking to eat sufficiently and alternate non-alcoholic drinks between drinks and most of all to simply pace yourself.

 

 

Several Injuries from Church Bus Accident in Atlanta, Georgia

Date: February 28, 2010
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Event: Bus Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

On Sunday, February 28, 2010, a church bus was involved in an accident with a pick up truck, according to the police officers on the scene. The church bus was from Northside United Methodist Church. The accident occurred at the corner of Northside Drive and West Wesley. After the bus crashed into the pickup truck it, then slammed into a utility pole and the pick up truck hit two other vehicles.

According to a news reporter, who spoke to the driver of the pickup truck states the bus driver failed to stop at a flashing red light.

Emergency personnel transported the driver of the bus and pickup truck to the hospital including some teenagers from the bus that sustained injuries from the crash.

Murphy & Associates handles auto accidents throughout the State of Georgia. If you have been involved in an accident and there are questions of liability and/or negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Three Charter Buses Involved In Morning Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: February 19, 2010
Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia
Event: Vehicle Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney
Title: Three Charter Buses Involved In Morning Accident

On the morning of February 19, 2010, three buses that were chartered for a school field trip collided.  The accident happened on Interstate 85 while transporting Beck Academy sixth graders on a field trip. Oby Lyles the school district spokesman stated the accident was the result of the first bus breaking down and the other two rear-ending it. Parents were immediately contacted by administrators and were also able to speak to their children by cell phone. Three buses were sent to the cite as replacement and the field trip continued. Twelve students received minor injuries and one parent on the field trip was also injured but not seriously.

 

Six people seriously hurt at Georgia Auto Auction

Questions remain as to whether charges will be filed.

Four Vehicle Accident in Dekalb County, Georgia | Douglasville Injury Attorney

Date: February 14, 2010
Location: Interstate 85 in Dekalb County, Georgia
Event: Multi-Vehicle Accident | Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney

On Sunday, February 14, 2010, nine people were injured on Interstate 85 in Dekalb County, Georgia, as a result of a collision with a wrong-way driver. According to the Dekalb County Police Department, a Chevy Blazer was traveling southbound in the northbound HOV lanes on Interstate 85 just after 3:00 a.m. The Chevy Blazer struck a Ford Explorer, then a Buick and another vehicle was involved.

The nine people involved in the accident received injuries but none appeared to be life-threatening.  The Dekalb County Police Department states that alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the accident.

Murphy & Associates handles car accidents throughout the State of Georgia. If you have been involved in an auto accident and there are questions of liability and/or negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Alcohol to Blame for Multi Car Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: February 9, 2010
Location: Albany, Georgia
Event: Vehicle Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney
Title: Alcohol to Blame for Multi Car Accident

According to local police on the evening of February 9, 2010 Mary Mathis of Albany was traveling north on South Slappey Boulevard. Ms Mathis drifted in the turn lane where she hit a Neon and a Camry leaving two individuals in the Camry injured. They were subsequently transported to Phoebe Putney Hospital. Ms. Mathis was charged with driving under the influence and may be facing additional charges.

Murphy & Associates handles car accidents throughout the State of Georgia. If you have been involved in an auto accident and there are questions of liability and/or negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Car Accident Resulting in Power Outage in Union City, Georgia

Date: February 7, 2010
Location: Union City, Georgia
Event: Auto Accident | Douglasville Car Accident Lawyer

Early Sunday, February 7, 2010, a car accident occurred in Union City, Georgia leaving more than 900 houses without power, according to the Union City Police Department. A vehicle was traveling along Highpoint Road when it crashed into a power pole near Wellington Drive. The power pole was snapped in half as a result of the accident.

The Union City Police Department states that speed and alcohol were not a factor in the accident. The auto accident is still under investigation by the police department.

Two Car Accident: One Hospitalized and One Charged with DUI | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: February 8, 2010 Location: Polk County, Georgia Event: Vehicle Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney Title: Two Car Accident: One Hospitalized and One Charged with DUI In the early morning hours of Monday February 8, 2010 ends with one individual in serious condition at the hospital and the other in jail. Georgia State Patrol reported the first call they received was in reference to an individual driving in the wrong direction on Highway 27 near Meadow Lakes Boulevard. However, the accident occurred prior to officers arriving. James Alex Turner of Rome was traveling in his Nissan Altima when he was struck by Francisco Gomez Sales of Cedartown who was the driver of the vehicle going the wrong way. Mr. Turner was transported to Floyd Medical Center with extensive injuries and Mr Sales was treated and released where he was taken to Polk County Jail. Sales is being charged with driving under the influence, serious injury by vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the road, driving without a license and reckless driving.

Resident of Columbus, Georgia Involved in a Fatal Accident | Atlanta Attorney

Date: February 1, 2010
Location: Columbus, Georgia
Event: Car Accident | Douglasville Accident Attorney

On February 1, 2010, a resident of Columbus, Georgia was involved in a fatal car accident, according to the police officers on the scene. The accident occurred at the intersection of Floyd Road and Hunter Road. According to local police, Tommie Lee Mitchenor, 81 years of age, did not stop at a stop sign on Hunter Road and he attempted to make a left hand turn onto Floyd Road and he was struck by a vehicle on the driver’s side. The vehicle that hit Mr. Mitchenor was driven by Jermaine Smith, 18 years of age, resident of Fort Mitchell, Alabama.

Mr. Smith and his passenger sustained minor injuries as a result of the fatal auto accident.

Murphy & Associates handles car accidents throughout the State of Georgia. If you have been involved in an auto accident and there are questions of liability and/or negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

 

Two-Car Accident In Newnan, Georgia | Douglasville Accident Lawyer

Date: January 13, 2010
Location: Newnan, Georgia
Event: Serious Vehicle Accident with Injuries | Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney

On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Buddy West Road in Newnan, Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Toyota Sequoia and a Chevrolet Aveo were involved. Christine Martin, twenty four years of age, resident of Newnan, Georgia, was the driver of the Aveo. Ms. Martin swerved to avoid something in the roadway and veered into the oncoming lane of traffic. Rhonda Posey, forty one years of age, also a resident of Newnan, Georgia was traveling in the Toyota Sequoia. Ms. Posey attempted to avoid Ms. Martin but was struck in the front of her vehicle. From the impact of the accident, Ms. Martin’s vehicle spun around and ended up in the middle of the road and Ms. Posey’s vehicle came to a rest halfway off the road.

The Coweta County Fire Department had to extricate Ms. Martin out of her vehicle. She was transported to Atlanta Medical Center. Ms. Posey did not receive any injuries as a result of the auto accident but her four-month old son suffered injuries and was transported to Children’s Hospital of Atlanta at Egleston.

Questions often arise as to liability in a car accident. If you have questions related to an accident you have been in, please feel free to call us at (770) 577-3020.

Home Invasion Leads To Auto Accident | Douglasville Accident Lawyer

Date: January 13, 2010
Location: Douglasville, Georgia
Event: Car Accident | Georgia Accident Attorney
Title: Home Invasion Leads To Auto Accident

What started out as a home invasion in Powder Springs ended in fiery crash in Douglasville. According to Powder Springs Police Department four males attempted a burglary in Cobb County. The men broke into a woman’s home, bound her, and started rummaging through items in her house. The police took chase after a male relative notified them upon entering the house and noticing the circumstances. The suspects fled in a Lincoln Sedan on I20 and crashed in Douglasville on Chapel Hill Road Exit. The vehicle was engulfed in flames and the suspects gave chase.
 

Atlanta Police Officer Involved in Car Accident | Auto Accident with Injuries | Atlanta Accident Lawyer

Issues of workers’ compensation or negligence may arise for police officers or other civil servants who are injured on the job. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation (770) 577-3020.

Multiple Auto Accidents: Weather to Blame | Douglasville Car Accident Lawyer

Douglas County’s Director of Communication/Community Relations, Wes Tallon reported multiple injuries due to car accident throughout the night in Douglas County.

: Many Roads Closed Due to Weather | Car Accident Lawyer

Date: January 8, 2010
Location: State of Georgia           
Event: Car Accident | Georgia Car Accident Lawyer
Title: Many Roads Closed Due to Weather

 With the current weather conditions many roads are iced over leaving undesirable traveling conditions.  Below is a website to find the current road closings in your area as well as traveling tips from AAA.

 Road Closings: http://www.georgianavigator.com/closures

 
Travel Tips from AAA:

 **Speed up and slow down slowly and cautiously. Take extra time to stop at traffic lights and stop signs. Don’t try to move in a hurry.

 **Slow down. Remember everything takes longer when traveling on snow covered roads. Stopping, turning, and accelerating reaction times are decreased on snow covered areas.
 **Increase the distance between you and other vehicles. This will give you a longer reaction time.

 **Be aware of your brakes on your vehicle.

 **If you can avoid having to stop completely will be best to avoid skidding and sliding.

 **Don’t apply extra gas to maneuver uphill. Your wheels will only start spinning. Never stop while accelerating up a hill. Once you reach the top of a hill proceed cautiously and slowly down to avoid sliding.

 **If it is not necessary to leave your home and travel it is best to stay home during these conditions.

 

Tips for Driving in Snow | Georgia Accident Attorney

The following advice for driving in snowy conditions is offered by AAA

Hit and Run: DUI and One Fatality | Hit and Run | Atlanta Accident Attorney

A couple from the state of Michigan were traveling through Houston County in Perry Georgia on Wednesday December 30,2009 when there vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer. The driver of the tractor trailer, Luis Lopez Guzman from Texas was charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular homicide.

New Year’s Eve: Law Enforcement Warns Don’t Drink & Drive | Auto Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Many people will go out and celebrate with family and friends to bring in the New Year. Local law enforcement wants to remind everyone of the legal drinking age and that drinking and driving do not mix.

Ambulance and Private Vehicle Collide | Auto Accident | Douglasville Accident Attorney

Slow down, move to the right and stop! This is the law in Georgia if an emergency vehicle approaches you with lights and sirens on.

Traffic Safety Top Concern During Holiday | Auto Accident | Douglasville Accident Attorney

The next two weeks you will see an increase in Georgia State Troopers and local officers as well as officers with the Motor Carrier Compliance and Capitol Police Division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

Lowering Your Auto Insurance Rates | Personal Injury Attorney | Workers’ Compensation Attorney

We at Murphy & Associates understand the difficulty of the country’s current economical times. We would like for everyone to be aware of the discount you can receive on your auto insurance.

2010 Brings Hike in Speeding Fines | Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation Lawyer | State of Georgia

Murphy & Associates handles auto accidents in surrounding areas of Georgia. If you have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Traffic Nightmare During Morning Commute on I-75

Date: December 15, 2009
Location: Cobb County, Georgia
Event: Auto Accident | Atlanta Injury Attorney

During the morning commute, Cobb police dispatchers were notified of a seven vehicle pile up on I-75. The multiple car collision occurred just before 7:30 this morning and caused gridlock about one half mile north of Delk Road. There were no serious injuries reported in the collision that blocked the southbound interstate for an hour, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Murphy & Associates handles auto accidents in surrounding areas of Georgia. If you have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Two Vehicle Accident With Injuries in Rome, Georgia | Douglas County, Georgia Accident Lawyer

Murphy & Associates handles car accidents throughout the State of Georgia. If you have been involved in an auto accident and there are questions of liability and/or negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Heavy Traffic During Holiday: More Officers Patrolling Auto Accidents & Pedestrian Accidents | Douglasville Personal Injury Attorney

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes heavy traffic on local streets and sidewalks and parking lots filled with pedestrians. Captain, Darin Shaw of the Douglasville Police Traffic Division said there will be additional officers patrolling the streets of Douglasville during the holidays. Some busy intersections such as Highway 5 and I-20, Chapel Hill Road and I-20 along with Douglas Boulevard and Chapel Hill Road near the Arbor Place mall will have extra units available to direct traffic.

According to Chief Deputy Stan Copeland the patrol units will also be focusing on impaired drivers and those not wearing their seatbelts. The official holiday season begins today, Wednesday November 25, 2009 at 6 pm and will end at midnight on Sunday November 29, 2009.

Murphy & Associates handles car accident and pedestrian accident cases in Douglasville and the surrounding areas of Georgia. If you have been involved in an accident, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Car Wreck in Lee County, Georgia Resulting in Vehicle Torn in Half

Date: November 19, 2009
Location: Albany, Georgia
Event: Car Crash with Injuries | Georgia Injury Attorney

In Lee County, Georgia an auto accident occurred resulting in a vehicle being torn in half. According to the police officers on the scene, Christopher Brian Taylor, twenty three years of age, was traveling in a Ford F-150 when he ran a stop sign at Graves Springs Road and Forrester Parkway. Mr. Taylor crashed into a Honda Accord on Forrester Parkway. The driver of the Honda Accord was a teenager driver and the force of the impact tore the vehicle in half.

Both drivers of the vehicles were not severely injured as a result of this car accident. Mr. Taylor was cited with failure to stop and the teenage driver was cited for driving without a license.

If you have been injured in a Georgia car accident and have questions as to liability, feel free to call us at Murphy & Associates with your most pressing questions. We will answer your questions for free with professionalism and compassion. (770) 577-3020