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Carrollton High School Coach Dies Following A Motorcycle Accident | Douglasville Accident Lawyer

On Wednesday, July 7, 2010 a tragic motorcycle accident involving another vehicle claimed the life of a Carrollton High School football/basketball coach. The accident occurred at about 8:00 pm in the Lake Wedowee Alabama area. The coach was transported to Wedowee Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
 
Murphy & Associates handles fatal car and motorcycle accidents throughout the State of Georgia. If you or a love one has 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.

Trailer Comes Loose and Kills Motorcyclist | Douglasville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Date: May 10, 2010
Location: Douglasville, Georgia
Event: Motorcycle Accident | Douglasville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Title: Trailer Comes Loose and Kills Motorcyclist

According to the Georgia State Patrol, a motorcyclist was struck and killed when a trailer became detached from the vehicle hauling it and veered into the path of the motorcycle. The driver of the pickup which was pulling the trailer carrying aluminum cans was Don Harold Yarbrough of Douglasville, Georgia. The accident happened on Friday May7, 2010 at the intersection of Lee Road and Park Avenue. Officials have charged Yarbrough with failure to maintain lane, failure to secure a load, vehicular homicide and DUI.

Fatal Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 20 | Douglasville Accident Lawyer

Date: April 10, 2010
Location: I-20 WB in Atlanta, Georgia
Event: Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Motorcycle Attorney

Late Saturday night, April 10, 2010, a fatal hit and run accident occurred on I-20 in Atlanta, Georgia. According to an off duty State Trooper Mark Campbell, who was leaving the Cumberland Mall area on April 10, 2010, when he appeared to be following Dexter Cathey, 19 years of age, resident of Long Beach, California. About the same time, James Springer was traveling on his motorcycle when he ran out of gas and stopped on I-20 westbound in the merged area. Mr. Springer was awaiting help when Mr. Cathey allegedly struck him as he merged onto I-20 west.

Mr. Cathey did not stop his vehicle after striking Mr. Springer. The off duty State Trooper did what he was trained to do, and he chased Mr. Cathey. Mr. Cathey finally realized he was being followed and he starting maneuvering his vehicle to lose the State Trooper Mark Campbell. The State Trooper followed Mr. Cathey for at least ten minutes down I-20 westbound, off at Fulton Industrial Blvd., through a red light, onto I-20 eastbound, and then onto I-285 southbound before stopping just a mile north of Langford Parkway. Mr. Cathey got out of his vehicle and started running on foot and Mr. Campbell continued to follow him in his vehicle. Eventually, he stopped and gave himself up.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, Mr. Springer’s motorcycle was shattered completely.

Mr. Cathey was charged with first degree vehicular homicide, felony charge hit and run, improper crossing and driving without a license. He is being held in the Fulton County Jail.

Murphy & Associates handles fatal motorcycle accidents and wrongful death cases in surrounding areas of Georgia. If you have lost a loved one, and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Tom Cruise Injured in Motorcycle Accident

Date: March 7, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, California
Event: Motorcycle Accident | Georgia Injury Attorney

On Sunday, March 7, 2010, the famous movie star, Tom Cruise was involved in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles, California. According to a report in HollywoodLife.com, Mr. Cruise was trying to avoid a vehicle that ran a stop sign, causing the bike to spin out.

According to a witness at the scene of the accident, Mr. Tom Cruise struggled to his feet and appeared to be limping as five witnesses ran to his aid. The emergency personnel were on their way to render their aid.

Questions can sometimes arise as to when to file an uninsured motorist claim. If you or a family member have been in an accident, such as this, please feel free to contact us for a free consultation at (770) 577-3020.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Stockbridge, Georgia | Douglasville Fatal Accident Lawyer

Date: March 1, 2010
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Event: Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Accident Attorney

On Monday, March 1, 2010, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred in Stockbridge, Georgia. According to the Henry County Police Department, Roy Joseph Kerlegan, III, 20 years of age, resident of Jonesboro, Georgia, was traveling on Mount Zion Parkway in Stockbridge, Georgia at the time of the accident. A BMW, driven by a resident of Rex, Georgia, turned left in front of Mr. Kerlegan causing his motorcycle to strike the side of the vehicle. Mr. Kerlegan was not alone, he had a passenger on the back of his motorcycle.

Mr. Roy Joseph Kerlegan, III, was transported to Henry Medical Center, where he passed away from the injuries sustained in the accident. Mr. Kerlegan’s passenger was transported to Atlanta Medical Center with serious injuries from the motorcycle accident.

Charges against the driver of the BMW are pending, according to the Henry County Police Department.

Murphy & Associates handles fatal motorcycle accidents and wrongful death cases in surrounding areas of Georgia, and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. If you have lost a loved one, and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Multiple Charges Against Individual Who Killed Motorcyclist | Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Injury Lawyer

Date: January 27, 2010
Location: Newton County Georgia
Event: Motorcycle Accident  | Atlanta Injury Lawyer
Title: Multiple Charges Against Individual Who Killed Motorcyclist

On July 5, 2009 Johnny Otis Workman was allegedly operating a Pontiac Grand Prix when he crossed the center lane striking and killing motorcyclist David Nunnelley of Oxford. The accident happened on Access Road at Old Oxford in Newton County. According to Georgia State Patrol, Workman has been charged with several violations including, vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, attempting to elude a police officer as well as a few other charges.  An evidentiary hering is scheduled for February.

Murphy and Associates would like to extend our condolences to the victims family at this time. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto accident, please feel free to contact us at (770) 577-3020.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Cobb County, Georgia | Atlanta Accident Attorney

Date: January 18, 2010
Location: Cobb County, Georgia
Event: Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Attorney

On Monday, January 18, 2010, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred in Cobb County, Georgia, according to the Marietta Police Department. Kevin Silvis, 33 years of age, was traveling westbound on Delk Road when he lost control of his motorcycle. Mr. Silvis was ejected off the motorcycle and was facing oncoming traffic. Jerlisa Taylor, 20 years of age, traveling in a Chevrolet Impala, was attempting to make a left turn off of Delk Road and struck Mr. Silvis.

Mr. Kevin Silvis was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and passed away at the hospital from injuries sustained in the accident. Mr. Taylor did not receive any injuries as a result of the wreck.

This motorcycle accident is still being investigated.

Murphy & Associates handles fatal motorcycle accidents and wrongful death cases in surrounding areas of Georgia, and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. If you have lost a loved one, and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Minor Child Injured When Hit by a Motorcycle | Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Motorcycle Injury Attorney

Date: January 18, 2010
Location: Dekalb County, Georgia
Event: Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Motorcycle Injury Attorney
Title: Minor Child Injured When Hit by a Motorcycle

On Monday, January 18, 2010, a ten-year old boy was hit by a motorcycle in Dekalb County, Georgia, according to the police officers on the scene. The motorcycle accident occurred on Glenwood Road in Dekalb County when the minor child tried to cross the street. The emergency personnel transported the child to a nearby hospital in serious condition. The driver of the motorcycle received minor injuries.

The accident is still being investigated by local police and they are unsure about any charges being filed. The names of both victims were not released.

Murphy & Associates handles pedestrian accident cases in surrounding areas of Georgia, and we express our deepest concerns to the family and friends of the victim. 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.

Motorcycle Accident Claims One Life | Motorcycle Injury Lawyer

Date: December 3, 2009
Location: Macon, Georgia
Event: Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Douglasville Accident Lawyer

For one family Thanksgiving will forever be different. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Ricky Noles, 46, of Bremen was traveling on his motorcycle on Muse Bridge Road when he lost control in a curve. Noles was an avid biker and often rode in the honor of someone or to support an organization. Mr. Noles was very involved with Toys For Tots and would ride to raise money for this organization as well. Several of Mr. Noles fellow riders will ride to support his daughter and widow and to honor their beloved friend.

Murphy & Associates handles fatal motorcycle accidents and wrongful death cases in surrounding areas of Georgia, and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims. If you have lost a loved one, and have questions with regards to negligence, please contact our firm at (770) 577-3020. We offer of a free consultation with no obligation.

Motorcycle Accident in Gordon County, Georgia Resulting in a Fatality | Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, a fatal motorcycle crash occurred in Gordon County, Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol Post 43, Jody Hight, twenty one years of age, resident of Adairsville, Georgia, was thrown from his motorcycle while traveling northeast on Highway 225 near Highway 136. Mr. Hight lost control of his motorcycle and ran off the roadway and hit a ditch.

Emergency personnel responded at the scene of the accident and performed cardiac life support on  Mr. Hight. He then was transported to Gordon Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival from the severe injuries he received as a result of the accident.

The Georgia State Patrol’s investigation believes that drugs and alcohol were not a factor in this motorcycle accident. Mr. Hight was wearing his helmet at the time of the accident.

Our law firm handles motorcycle accident cases. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in which another driver was at fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. There is absolutely no obligation.

Car-Motorcycle Accident Involving Two Police Officers Injures One, Still Under Investigation | ATL Injury Lawyer

We recently posted a blog about a police officer who sustained injuries in a Clayton County motorcycle accident.  According to an update from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the crash, which occurred last week, involved two Clayton County police officers and is still under investigation. 

The officer we previously wrote about, Officer Thrift, reportedly sustained injuries to his leg and foot and had to be flown to Grady Memorial Hospital last Thursday.  According to the police report, the accident occurred when the other officer, identified as Officer Sawyer, attempted a U-turn while driving south on Tara Blvd. at its intersection with Cardinal Rd.  As Officer Sawyer was navigating his turn, Officer Thrift's motorcycle crashed into the rear bumper of Sawyer's vehicle. 

Although Thrift was ejected from his Honda motorcycle and stated that Sawyer pulled in front of him, it is not known if an at-fault driver has been identified or if any charges have been filed in this incident. 

Police Officer Taken to Grady Hospital With Injuries After Motorcycle Accident | Metro Atlanta Accident Lawyer

A police officer from Clayton County sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident Thursday, October 22, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  Although few details were available at the time of the report, it was known that the officer was off-duty when the accident occurred at the Tara Blvd. and Cardinal Rd. intersection near Jonesboro, GA.  Although the officer's injuries were reportedly "not serious," he was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. 

At Murphy & Associates, metro Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney James Murphy handles auto accident cases resulting in a range of injuries, from minor to severe, and he hopes for the fast and full recovery of the officer in this incident.  If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, car accident, pedestrian accident, or another type of roadway collision, feel free to contact James Murphy for answers to your specific questions.  He will consult with you for free with compassion concerning your unique situation.

Click here to contact James Murphy online or call 770-577-3020.

Motorcycle Accident on Calhoun Expressway | Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Date: September 27, 2009
Location: Richmond County, Georgia
Event: Motorcycle Crash | Georgia Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Sunday afternoon, a motorcyclist was transported to the Medical College of Georgia Hospital after wrecking his Suzuki motorcycle on Calhoun Expressway. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened in the eastbound lane of Calhoun Expressway. According to the witnesses on the scene, the motorcyclist was speeding at a high rate in the right lane and attempted to pass a vehicle by traveling on the shoulder of the highway. The motorcyclist hit the retaining wall on Calhoun Expressway. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the accident and transported him to the hospital for medical treatment.

Our law firm handles motorcycle accident cases. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in which another driver was at fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. There is absolutely no obligation.

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Two Georgia Residents Injured in Motorcycle Wrecks

Date: September 26, 2009
Location: Walton County, Florida
Event: Motorcycle Accident | Georgia Motorcycle Accident Attorney

On Saturday, September 26, 2009, two motorcyclists were traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 98 when a motorcycle and a Honda Accord attempted to change lanes at the same time. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Kennadah Kelley, fifty three years of age, resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was driving the motorcycle. Ms. Kelley took immediate action when the driver of the Honda Accord put her brakes on. Ms. Kelley lost control of her 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle, overturned and slid more than three hundred feet. Ms. Kelley was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital for serious injuries in the motorcycle accident. Roger Williams, sixty years of age, resident of Griffin, Georgia, witnessed the motorcycle accident and tried to pull over and help. Mr. Williams was traveling the same lane as Ms. Kelley before her accident. According to Mr. Williams, she had just changed lanes to pass a truck ahead of them. Ms. Williams then applied the brakes on his 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle and he was also ejected from his bike. Ms. Williams received minor injuries from this motorcycle wreck. The driver of the Honda Accord, Jane Gordon, sixty seven years of age, resident of Mobile, Alabama, was also a witness to this accident. Both motorcyclists were not wearing helmets at the time of the accident.

Questions as to liability often arise when vehicles are changing lanes on the highway. If you have been injured in a highway accident such as this, please feel free to contact us for a free consultation with any questions you may have. (770) 577-3020.

Six Motorcycles and Three Cars Crash on I-75 | Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Interstate 20 Fatal Accident Involving Gainesville Georgia Resident | Metro Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Harley Davidson Rider, Deputy Dies In Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Wrongful Death Lawyer

Motorcycle and Car Collide - Fatality

Date: June 23, 2009

Place: Cumming Georgia

Event: Fatal Motorcycle Accident | Accident Attorney

At approximately 6:15 p.m. on Saturday June 20, 2009, Ms. Marian J. Anwar of Cumming was traveling northbound on Castleberry Road in Cumming Georgia when she attempted to make an illegal u-turn. Mr. Terry Hitt the operator of a 1985 Honda CB 650 motorcycle was behind Anwar as she made the illegal u-turn and collided into the driver's side door of the 2007 Suzuki Vitara SUV Ms. Anwar was driving.

Mona Samir Wilson, 50 of Cumming was a passenger in Ms. Anwa's vehcle. Hitt, She and Ms. Anwar along with Mr. Hitt were all transported by ambulance to Northside Hospital in Forsyth. Mr. Hitt was later transferred by helicopter to Grady Memorial Hospital where he passed away the following day, June 21, 2009 from injuries sustained in the accident.

Sgt. Chris Shelton of Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Traffic Specialty unit stated Ms. Anwar was charged with making an improper left turn and additional charges will be forthcoming following Hitt's death.

Murphy and Associates expresses our condolences to the family of Terry Hitt. If you have a loved one who has been seriously or fataly injured in an accident such as this, please call us for a free consultation (770) 577-3020.

Sheriff Deputy Injured in Motorcycle Accident | Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Date: March 13, 2009
Place: Richmond County, GA
Event: Motorcycle Accident

A sheriff's deputy was injured in a Richmond County, GA,  motorcycle accident today. The accident occurred at the corner of Gordon Highway and Sibley Road. When Deputy Ronald Blanton's motorcycle crashed into a van, he suffered broken bones in the accident.  The Georgia State Patrol is still trying to determine who is at fault in the Georgia motorcycle accident.

Our law firm, Murphy & Associates, handles motorcycle accident cases. If you have been injured in an motorcycle accident, please feel free to call our us with any questions you may have. (770) 577-3020.

Motorcycle Accidents: When Enjoyable Rides Turn into Tragedy

Riding on a motorcycle, whether for your first open-air joy ride or for your daily means of transportation, can be an exhilarating experience.  No matter how freeing it feels with the wind in your face, however, a motorcycle accident can turn all of that excitement into tragedy.  On a daily basis, drivers in cars, SUVs, or trucks, unknowingly pull out of motorcycle riders, often striking them with such impact that the motorcyclists become severely injured.  Though these drivers typically claim they did not see the motorcycles in their paths, some of them cause the accidents due to lack of attention to the road; in other words, many drivers would see nearby motorcycles if they paid attention to the road and their surroundings.  Sadly, this kind of daily occurrence results in numerous fatalities annually.  If you have been injured or lost a friend or family member in a motorcycle accident, it is important to contact an experienced personal injury  and wrongful death attorney should you choose to claim compensation for your losses.  We at Murphy & Associates have seen the trauma and tragedy clients face after the loss of a loved one, and we will answer all of your questions for free with compassion and professionalism should you choose to call us.  If you live in the metro Atlanta area or your accident occurred in Georgia, feel free to call us with your most pressing questions.  770-577-3020.

Gadsden Teen Killed in Early Morning Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle Accident Kills Man and Seriously Injuries His Wife

A Franklin County, Alabama, motorcycle accident resulted in fatality for a 46-year-old man and serious injury for his 43-year-old wife Sunday afternoon, according to Tom Smith of the Times Daily online.  Smith reports that Samuel Yrus Odom was pronounced dead at the scene after his motorcycle and a 2001 Oldsmobile collided around 12:05 p.m. on Alabama 24, and his wife, Michelle Odom, was taken by helicopter a Huntsville medical facility, where she was listed in critical condition.  According to the report, the westbound car was attempting a left turn from Alabama 24 onto Franklin 424 when the motorcycle, which was traveling east on Alabama 24, crashed with the car.  The driver of the Oldsmobile, 22-year-old Sabrina James of Russellville, did not report any injuries at the time of the collision.  In the crash, Samuel and Michelle Odom were ejected from the motorcycle, with Samuel being thrown between 10 and 15 feet from the point of impact and Michelle more than 30 yards.

We represent clients who have sustained serious injuries or lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents, and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Odoms.  We hope for the full and fast recovery of Michelle, and our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this difficult time. 

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Carrollton Motorcyclist's Cell Phone Signals for Help After Accident

June 12, 2008 - You hear it frequently: don’t talk on your cell phone while driving. After an accident, however, your cell phone may be your very best "SOS." A Carrollton motorcyclist who ran off the road while traveling on Highway 166 on the evening of June 6 knows this lesson very well. According to the Times-Georgian, the cyclist used his cell phone to call his wife after the accident occurred, but he was not sure of his location, and his injuries prevented him from returning to the highway to get his bearings or find help there.

The call was lost quickly, but the man’s wife alerted authorities who then searched the roads he frequented: Highway 70 (in Fulton County) and Highway 166 (in both Carroll and Douglas counties). After enduring his pain throughout the night and into the morning of June 7, the Carrollton traveler made another call from his cell phone at 10:00am, enabling the police to determine his approximate location from the signal. Authorities used sirens to which the injured man responded via phone when they became closer. Though the accident victim’s leg and head were injured, he was in "good condition" at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital later that morning.