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Minor Child Involved in Hit and Run Auto Accident | Hiram, Georgia Accident Attorney

Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Location: Morrow, Georgia
Event: Hit and Run Accident | Hiram, Georgia Injury Lawyer

According to a local news report, a seven-year old was transported to a local hospital after being involved in a hit and run car accident. The local police officials are searching for the hit and run vehicle involved, dark-colored, 1997 Lexus LX 450, licence plate number BVQ3081. The accident happened at Jonesboro Road near the I-75 northbound ramp. The minor child was in the backseat of a vehicle when it was hit by the Lexus.

The local police officials are still investigating said hit and run accident.

Murphy & Associates handles personal injury cases throughout the State of Georgia. In his book “How to Buy Car Insurance in Georgia,” Mr. Murphy emphasizes the importance of buying uninsured motorist coverage as a way to protect yourself if you are hit by a hit and run driver. Call our toll-free number to order our free booklet, (800) 503-7598. There is absolutely no obligation.

Rollover Car Accident on Highway 34 in Coweta County | West Georgia Accident Attorney

Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010
Location: Coweta County, Georgia
Event: Rollover Accident on Hwy. 34 | West Georgia Accident Attorney
Title: Rollover Car Accident on Highway 34 in Coweta County

According to the Georgia State Patrol, a suspected driver was intoxicated when he rolled his vehicle on Highway 34 in Coweta County. The driver of the vehicle, a 19 year old, faces one count of serious injury by vehicle pending his passenger’s recovery. The passenger in the vehicle, a 21 year old, was first transported to Piedmont Newnan Hospital until he was stable and then transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for severe injuries sustained in the car accident.

The driver was traveling eastbound on Highway 34 when he left the roadway, traveled through the median, and crossed over the westbound lanes and overturned the vehicle several times. The passenger was partially ejected from the vehicle.

The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) will be investigating this rollover accident.

Murphy & Associates handles serious and catastrophic accidents throughout the state of Georgia. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation. (770) 577-3020.

In September Work Begins on I-85 HOV Lane | Interstate 85 | Douglasville Accident Attorney

According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the state is putting electronic tolls on the HOV lane of I-85 from Chamblee-Tucker Road to Old Peachtree Road. By mid-September, some lanes are expected to start closing but only overnight and on the weekends. The project of the HOV lane is supposed to be completed by July 31, 2010.

The Department of Transportation awarded the $11.7 million contract for physical work on I-85 to World Fiber Technologies of Alpharetta.

As a result, two person carpools will no longer be able to use the lanes for free. Instead, there will be a charge for one or two person carpools. Eventually, three person carpools and transit vehicles will be able to use the high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane for free.

The HOV lane project on I-85 includes an expansion of commuter buses and park and rides lots costing more than $100 million, which will partly be paid for by a federal grant for the HOV lane project. The HOV lanes are also expected to reduce traffic congestion in the area and reduce the number of auto accidents.

If you’ve been in a auto accident, please feel free to order our free book “Mistakes to Avoid If You Want to Win Your Car Wreck Case.” Call our toll free number (800) 503-7598 for a free copy to be mailed to you. We also offer free phone consultations, by calling us at (770) 577-3020.

Law Enforcement Begins Ticketing Drivers Texting While Driving | Douglasville Injury Lawyer

Date: August 1, 2010
Location: State of Georgia
Event: Texting While Driving | Douglasville Accident Attorney

According to the Georgia State Patrol, officers will be ticketing drivers who are texting while driving beginning August 1, 2010. Even drivers sending a quick text message while stopped at a traffic light or in a turning lane will receive a citation.

The texting while driving law took effect on July 1, however police officials started enforcing the new law on August 1. Violators will have to pay a fine of $150 and could receive a point added to their license.

Murphy & Associates handles personal injury cases in surrounding areas of Douglasville, Georgia. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Number of Uninsured Georgia Drivers is Growing | Auto Accident Attorney | Personal Injury Lawyer

According to the Insurance Research Council when there is an downturn in the economy people tend to let their auto insurance lapse. With the recent unemployment rates rising the number of insured motorists seem to be declining. On average for every one percent rise in unemployment there is a 0.75 percent increase of uninsured drivers on the Georgia highways and roads. The Insurance Research Council recommends that motorists should talk with their agents and discuss the possibility of increasing their deductibles or lowering their coverage instead eliminating insurance all together. Substantial fines and criminal penalties can result from the failure to maintain auto insurance coverage.

We offer a free book on “ How to Buy Car Insurance in Georgia” . To order a free copy of our book contact 800-503-7598.

Wrong Way Car Accident in Douglas County, Georgia

Date: July 24, 2010
Location: Douglas County, Georgia
Event: Wrong Way Accident | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney

According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Cobb County Police Captain was arrested by an officer of the Georgia State Patrol in Douglas County, Georgia. The officer was arrested after a car accident that occurred on Ga. Highway 92. A Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling north in the southbound lane and struck a Mercury Marquis, which the Cobb County Police Captain was driving. The driver of the Cavalier, was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for injuries sustained in the auto accident. The driver faces charges in this accident.

The Cobb County Police Captain was arrested and taken to the Douglas County jail.

The Georgia State Patrol is still investigating this auto accident.

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.

Getting A Copy of Your Car Accident Report - Douglasville City Police Department

Getting A Copy of Your Car Accident Report

The Douglas County Police Department has guidelines to follow regarding the release of an accident report, which are in compliance with the laws that regulate public disclosure with privacy rights. 

If you were involved in a auto accident:

1. You may make a request by contacting the Douglas County Police Department Records Division, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Records Division is located in the joint Municipal Court/Records Building at 6704 Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134.
2. The Records Division fee for requesting accident reports is $2.00.
            
The Records Division may be contacted at:

Douglas County Police Department - Douglasville City Police
Records Division
6704 Church Street
Douglasville, GA 30134
Tele: (770) 942-8552

Getting A Copy of Your Car Accident Report - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Getting A Copy of Your Car Accident Report

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has guidelines to follow regarding the release of an accident report, which are in compliance with the laws that regulate public disclosure with privacy rights. 

If you were involved in a auto accident:

1. You may make a request by contacting the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Records Division, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The Records Division is located at 6840 West Church Street, Douglasville, GA 30134.
2. The Records Division fee for requesting accident reports is $2.00.

The Records Division may be contacted at:

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
Records Division
6840 West Church Street
Douglasville, GA 30134
Tele: (770) 920-4921

Highway 92 Project Douglas & Paulding Counties To Benefit | Personal Injury Attorney | Workers’ Compensation Attorney

On Tuesday June 29, 2010 approximately 175 people met with DOT officials and engineering consultants to discuss the relocation and widening project planned for Highway 92. Marcia Hampton, the director of community services for Douglasville said, she was pleased with the number of people who turned out stating that most residents received answers to their concerns.

Solution to the traffic and congestion problems however; will not be immediate. According to the Georgia DOT communications officer, Dr. Mohamed M. Arafa of the 6th District, the project will not be completed till approximated 2020 - 2021.  Some business owners who may be affected by this project have already requested an emergency buyout of their properties due to the uncertainty of the project timing.

Texting While Driving Illegal Effective July 1, 2010 | Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney

Beginning Thursday July 1, 2010 drivers in the state of Georgia may receive a fine and points against their license if they are caught while texting and driving. This will include if one writes, reads, or sends a text or email from their cell phones. However, for those drivers under the age of 18 years old it is illegal not only with respect to the texting law but also it is now illegal for them to talk on the cell phone while driving.

According to commanding officer of the Georgia State Patrol, Major Mark McDonough they anticipate many warnings to be issued between now and August 1. This will allow officers an opportunity to adequately warn drivers of the new laws.

Murphy & Associates handles personal injury cases throughout the state of Georgia. Call our toll free number to order our free book “Mistakes To Avoid If You Want To Win Your Car Wreck Case” (800) 503-7598. There is absolutely no obligation.

Car Plows Into Home | Auto Accident | Atlanta Auto Accident Lawyer

In the early morning hours a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a home in Mableton. The accident which happened on Oakdale Road knocked the resident out of the bed and startled another, luckily no injuries were reported from those inside the home. According to a Cobb County Police spokesperson the individual operating the 1992 Mercedes at the time of the collision was  traveling in excess of 80 miles per hour and had ran a red light on Veterans Memorial Highway.

The driver of the Mercedes was transported to Atlanta Medical Center with non life threatening injuries. While the home has been condemned, the Red Cross is assisting in relocating the individuals who resided there. 

Murphy & Associates handles auto accidents throughout the state of Georgia. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation. (770) 577-3020.

Resident of Dacula, Georgia Charged with 29 Felonies and Traffic Offenses

Date: June 9, 2010
Location: I-85 in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Event: Hit and Run Accidents | Atlanta Accident Attorney
 
On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, a 52-year-old man from Dacula, Georgia was charged with 29 criminal and traffic offenses for speeding in his vehicle down I-85 which caused several car accidents.
 
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, the man was involved in a hit and run accident in the area of Hamilton Mill Road to Jimmy Carter Boulevard. He then intentionally slammed into vehicles while weaving in and out of traffic with a patrol car behind him.
 
He was charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of following too closely, six counts of hit and run, four counts of aggressive driving, three counts of failure to maintain a lane and one count each of speeding and fleeing.
 
The Gwinnett County Police Department is still investigating whether drugs or alcohol was a contributing factor.
 
Murphy & Associates handles hit and run accidents in surrounding areas of Georgia. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation. (770) 577-3020.

Operation Rolling Thunder a Huge Success in Douglas County

Date: June 8, 2010
Location: Douglas County, Georgia
Event: Operation Rolling Thunder | Douglasville Accident Attorney

According to the Douglas County Officials, “Operation Rolling Thunder” is a huge success stating their have been 82 DUI arrests, 40 drug arrests and even the arrest of a Texas murder suspect. 

Rolling Thunder is a ninety-day state traffic task force established to help decrease traffic accidents. The task force was in Carroll and Douglas counties from March through May. The law enforcement looked to target the most likely to be  high risk drivers and the ones to become involved in auto accidents. The task force ended two weeks ago.

According to the Chief Deputy, 62 seat belt citations were issued, 10 seat belt warnings, 58 child safety seat citations and 3 warnings. Also, the task force apprehended 76 people with suspended licenses, 37 for driving without a license, 182 different citations and 108 warnings.

In 2007, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety started this task force program to help reduce car accidents and serious injuries by increased law enforcement presence. 

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.

A Vehicle Crashes into a Douglasville Home | Atlanta Injury Lawyer

On Friday, June 4, 2010, a vehicle crashed into a home in Douglasville, Georgia. The accident occurred at a home on Cherokee Street in downtown Douglasville. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the accident. The vehicle crashed into the carport of the home.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the car accident.

Murphy & Associates handles personal injury cases in surrounding areas of Douglasville, Georgia. If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

There Is A New Law: No Texting While Driving | Atlanta Accident Attorney

It is official! Governor Perdue signed the bill today, June 4, 2010 which makes it illegal for anyone to be texting while driving. Furthermore, any driver with a provisional license may not use a cell phone at all while operating a motor vehicle. While there were some concerns over this controversial bill, legislators are going to re-visit these issues next year.

Murphy & Associates handles auto accidents throughout the state of Georgia. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation. (770) 577-3020.

"Click it or Ticket” in Georgia | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney

Date: May 24, 2010

On May 24, 2010, the Georgia State Police agencies began their annual “Click it or Ticket” campaign to monitor the roads day and night through June 6. The charge for a first offender not wearing a seat belt is $15.00. The driver will also be fined $25.00 if a passenger from 6 to 17 years of age is not wearing a seat belt.

According to police officials, seat belts saved 521 lives in Georgia auto accidents last year.

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.

Georgia Patrol Units Prepare for Holiday Weekend | Auto Accident | Georgia Injury Lawyer

Barrow County Deputy Sustained Injuries In Auto Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: May 20, 2010
Location: Barrow County, Georgia
Event: Car Accident with Injuries | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney

Yesterday, May 20, 2010, a Barrow County Deputy was involved in a serious auto accident on Highway 316 at Carl-Bethlehem Road in Barrow County, according to investigators. The deputy’s patrol car was hit by another vehicle driving traveling 70 to 80 miles per hour. The driver of the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Highway 316 when the driver ran a red light and struck the deputy’s vehicle on the driver’s side.

The deputy was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Athens Regional Medical Center.

The driver of the vehicle was charged with disregarding a traffic control device, driving on a suspended license, failure to use due care and having an open container in the vehicle.

Murphy and Associates handles workers’ compensation cases such as this one. If you or a loved one have been involved in a work related accident or have questions regarding an accident that occurred during the course of employment please call (770) 577-3020.

Greenstick Fractures in Children | Atlanta Accident Attorney

We recently added an article to our library about greenstick fractures in children. ****TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE, CLICK HERE.****  Greenstick fractures are fractures in a young, soft bone in which the bone bends and partially breaks.

We represent clients who have been diagnosed with a greenstick fracture as a result of a car accident, pedestrian accident and slip and fall. If you believe you have sustained a similar injury in an accident that was not your fault, please feel free to call us at Murphy & Associates with any questions you may have. We will gladly answer your questions for free about your rights, what you can do, and how to proceed. 770-577-3020.

Georgia Governor Candidate and Wife Involved in Car Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: May 17, 2010
Location: Nashville, Georgia
Event: Two Car Accident | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney

According to the Nashville Police Department, Georgia Governor candidate, Carl Camon and his wife was involved in an auto accident on May 17, 2010. Mr. Camon and his wife were traveling southbound on Davis Street in Nashville, Georgia, when they were rear-ended by another vehicle.  Carl Camon was transported to South Georgia Medical Center and is in stable condition.

This car accident is still under investigation by the Nashville Police Department.

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.

Man Shot Then Car Catches Fire After Wrecking | Douglasville Personal Injury Lawyer

Date: May 11, 2010
Location: Arbor Station Subdivision | Douglasville, Georgia
Event: Single Car Accident | Douglasville Personal Injury Lawyer
Title: Man Shot Then Car Catches Fire After Wrecking

The unidentified male said to be in his twenties was traveling through Arbor Station Subdivision when he was apparently shot. His vehicle accelerated and caught fire before coming to a rest near the neighborhood clubhouse. Someone then pulled the individual from the burning car and he was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital Tuesday night where he is listed in stable condition.

Douglasville Police Chief Chris Womack informed the media that witnesses had described a loud noise then recalled hearing heavy acceleration before the fire ignited. The witnesses also told police they saw people running from the area.

Release of the victims name is pending notification of family. The incident remains under investigation.

Local Drummer Involved in Auto Accident | Atlanta Accident Lawyer

Date: May 6, 2010
Location: Whitfield County, Georgia
Event: Georgia Car Accident | Douglasville Car Accident Attorney

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Lance Tilton, drummer for Ben Deignan and Suburban Soul, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident on May 6, 2010. Mr. Tilton’s vehicle veered off Interstate 75, striking a guard rail and hitting a tree.

Mr. Lance Tilton graduated from Meadowcreek High School in 1999, and he was known locally for playing drums with the Dave Matthews Cover Band.

Buckle Up Georgians | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: April 27, 2010
Location: State of Georgia
Event: Georgia House Passes Seatbelt Law Changes

After years of failed attempts, Georgia may be following the rest of the United States in requiring adults to wear seat belts in a pickup truck. According to the Greenwich Citizen, it wasn’t easy. The seat belt supporters were prepared each year with scary statistics about the number of lives that could be saved, car accidents avoided and medical expenses saved if Georgia adopted the seat belt law.

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 the measure sailed through the Georgia House of Representatives by a 132-29 vote. Since the Senate has already passed the measure, it now goes to Governor Sonny Perdue, who has stated he will sign the legislation.

The State of Georgia already requires minors to wear seat belts and adults to wear them in all vehicles except pickup trucks.

Four Injured When a Vehicle Strikes a Horse and Carriage | Atlanta Injury Attorney

Date: April 16, 2010
Location: Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia
Event: Car and Carriage Accident | Atlanta Injury Attorney
Title: Four Injured When a Vehicle Strikes a Horse and Carriage

According to the Atlanta Police Department, a driver of a vehicle was speeding when he struck a horse and carriage on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Odom Gerald, 28 years of age, was the driver of the vehicle, who was transported to an Atlanta hospital for medical treatment and then booked into the Atlanta City Jail. The charges filed against the driver were not immediately available.

According to a spokeswoman at Grady Memorial Hospital, one passenger in the carriage is in critical condition and the three others are in fair condition.

Our law firm handles serious accidents and catastrophic injury cases. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.

Multi-Vehicle Accident near the Georgia-Florida Border

Date: Sunday, April 4, 2010
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Event: Multi-Vehicle Accident | Atlanta Accident Lawyer

The recent car crash of a grandmother and her four grandchildren near the Georgia-Florida border, is another reminder of the importance of maintaining good uninsured motorist coverage. Recent reports suggest that Pedro Juan Ocacia Alcazar, was charged with six counts vehicular homicide in connection with the accident. Additional charges ranged from unsafe driving to driving on a suspended license. Given that Mr. Alcazar did not appear to be driving on a valid drivers license, it is likely that the insurance on the vehicle he was driving would not pay in a claim against him for negligence. It is important to understand how to protect yourself from potential uninsured motorists on the road.

Please feel free to order our free booklet on “How to Buy Car Insurance in Georgia.” We emphasize the importance of maintaining high levels of uninsured motorist coverage in the event of an accident in which a uninsured/underinsured vehicle causes an accident in which you were involved in.