Georgia Accident Information and Legal News

Warning Signs You or Another Driver Are Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel

Warning signs you or another driver are falling asleep behind the wheel in Georgia. Accident Attorney near Lithia Springs. 770-577-3020.

Falling Asleep at the Wheel Causes Car Accidents in Georgia

Falling asleep at the wheel causes car accidents in Georgia. Car Accident Attorney near Carrollton, Ga. 770-577-3020.

The Top Causes of Blunt Trauma

The top causes of blunt trauma. Lithia Springs Car Accident and Workers' Compensation Lawyer. 770-577-3020.

2 Fatal Car Wrecks in Carrollton

Carrollton, GA experienced 2 fatal car accidents withing 1 hour of each other. Douglasville car accident attorney, James Murphy, gives you the details.

Teen Killed in Boat Crash on Lake Lanier

Two boats crashed on Lake Lanier Saturday night, killing one teenage boy and injuring others. The boy's body was recovered on Sunday morning of August 28.

Motorcyclist Drives into MARTA Bus

Motorcyclist runs into MARTA bus and is faced with charges. The accident sent the motorcyclist to the hospital, but no one on the bus was hurt.

Sunday Police Chase on Fairburn Rd

A high speed police chase on Fairburn Rd in Douglasville, GA results in the arrest of two men for drug charges and a number of traffic violations.

Villa Rica Soldier Killed By Hit-and-Run

We at Murphy & Associates represent clients who have lost loved ones in and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims in this accident. If you have lost a loved one or have a friend or family member who has been injured or killed in a serious accident, feel free to access the following resources for your assistance. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this difficult time.

Child Attacked By Dog: Judge Awards $700,000

Questions involving liability in dog bite cases can be complicated. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a dog bite, please feel free to contact us at (770) 577-3020 for a free consultation.

New Car Seat Law goes into effect July 1, 2011

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

Rick Ross Sued Over Dog Bite

Questions involving liability in dog bite cases can be complicated. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a dog bite, please feel free to contact us at (770) 577-3020 for a free consultation.

Family tragedy loses grandson and grandfather

Questions of liability can be difficult to determine. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, please feel free to contact an accident attorney regarding liability at (770) 577-3020. We offer a FREE consultation with no obligation.

Avoid Being Attacked By A Dog | Georgia Dog Bite Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a dog bite, please feel free to contact us at (770) 577-3020 for a free consultation.

Pit Bull Owner Pays Veterinary Expenses for Two Family Dogs Attacked in Fulton County

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a dog bite, please feel free to contact a Douglas Attorney (770) 577-3020, for a free consultation.

Warning Signs of Elder Care Abuse In Nursing Homes

If you have witnessed the harmful and sometimes devastating effects of nursing home negligence or elder care abuse on a loved one, you may be able to file for compensation. Murphy & Associates is experienced and prepared to help you receive maximum compensation.

Nearly Ninety Percent of Georgia Nursing Homes in Violation of Federal Standards

According to NBC Augusta, The Department of Health and Human Services reported that almost 90 percent of nursing homes in the state of Georgia were in violation of federal standards for health and safety in 2007. The website says the national average was 92 percent for nursing homes that violated regulations. In the report by the Inspector General’s Office, Georgia was listed as having 375 licensed nursing homes that hold a total of 40,649 beds. The average number of violations per nursing home in Georgia amounted to 6.5 percent (compared to the national average of 7 percent). Despite these negative statistics, the state of Georgia actually reduced its percentage of homes with violations from 95 percent prior to 2007 to the recently reported 88 percent.

What exactly are these violations? Issues with quality of life and care, such as bedsores (formally called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers), mistakes with medications, problems with housekeeping, and urinary tract infections, are among the cited issues.

Our law firm handles nursing home negligence and elder care abuse cases. If you or your loved one has been mistreated, neglected, or abused in any way at a nursing home, feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We will gladly consult with you for free regarding your potential case. 770-577-3020.

Pit Bull Attack in Clayton County with Injuries | Douglas County Dog Bite Attorney

If you or your loved one have been attacked by a dog, we offer a free phone consultation to discuss your situation. (770) 577-3020

Infant Attacked by Pit Bull in Clayton County | Hiram Dog Bite Attorney

If you or your loved one have been attacked by a dog, we offer a free phone consultation to discuss your situation. Contact a Dog Bite Atorney Douglasville, Georgia (770) 577-3020.

James Murphy Coauthors a New Best-selling Book "Power Principles for Success" Available on Amazon.com

I have coauthored a new book "Power Principles for Success." It is a best-seller now available on Amazon.com for $19.99. It’s a great book but don’t order it yet, in a few weeks I’m going to make it available to my Facebook friends for free.

Owner of Pit Bulls Charged in the Attack | Lithia Springs Dog Bite Attorney

If you or your loved one have been attacked by a dog, we offer a free phone consultation to discuss your situation. Contact a Dog Bite Attorney Georgia (770) 577-3020.

2011 State Bar President

Date: July 14, 2010
Location: State of Georgia
Title: 2011 State Bar President

On June 19, 2010 State Bar of Georgia installed Kenneth L. Shigley, formerly of Douglasville as president elect. Shigley, formerly an assistant D.A with Paulding County and a graduate of Emory Law School now practices at Chambers, Aholt & Rickard in Atlanta. His main practice area is catastrophic injury case and wrongful death claims. Shigley will be sworn in as president in June 2011.

Murphy & Associates congratulates Mr. Shigley on his latest accomplishment and wishes him well!

 

Douglasville Resident Attacked by Three Pit Bulls | Douglasville Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as the result of a dog bite, please feel free to contact us at (770) 577-3020 for a free consultation.

Fourth of July Parade | Personal Injury Lawyer | Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Due to the Fourth of July falling on a Sunday this year, the City of Carrollton plans on a big bang the day before. The Carrollton Evening Sertoma Club will host the 33rd annual People’s Parade. The  parade will start on Highway 27 at the Dairy Queen and will move up Maple Street and through Adamson Square. The parade route will end in the K-Mart parking lot.

The Carroll County and Central High School bands will march and perform as participants along with several other individuals, churches, civic groups and businesses. All participants have been encourage to compete for the Community Spirit cup.

Following the festivities on Saturday the Carroll Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to perform on Sunday, July 4, 2010 with a fireworks show following. This event will begin at 8:15 pm at Carrollton Elementary School.

Murphy and Associates handles personal injury claims and workers' compensation claims. For a free consultation phone (770) 577-3020.

Insurance Pays on Client’s Stolen Vehicle | Douglasville Attorney

Recently we had a client whose car was stolen while it was being worked on at a local auto repair facility in Douglasville. After the police investigated the incident and were not able to follow up on any leads as to who could have stolen the vehicle the officer informed our client that the auto repair facility was not responsible for his loss. Unless he had some type of insurance coverage that protected him in the event his car was stolen, he was just going to be out of luck. This did not sound quite right to us so we wrote to the automobile repair facility where our client’s vehicle was stolen. We were pleased to find out that the business had something called “Garage Keeper’s Comprehensive Coverage”. This insurance was additional insurance that the owner of the repair shop had purchased in the event of vehicles being stolen or damaged while on his premises. Our client is now in the process of recovering a claim against the repair shop’s insurance company and it appears he will be compensated for his stolen vehicle.

If you have suffered a financial loss or have been injured through no fault of your own, it always pays to consult with a attorney to discuss the possible legal ramifications of ways you can be compensated. Our office offers free phone consultations to discuss your legal situation. Please do not hesitate to call us at (770) 577-3020.

Nationwide: Douglas County Ranks 55th and Paulding County Ranks 8th

Date: May 11, 2010
Location: Douglas County | Douglasville, Georgia
Title: Nationwide: Douglas County Ranks 55th and Paulding County Ranks 8th

Douglas County and Paulding County have been ranked as fast-growing counties nationwide. In a resent release by the Governor’s Office Douglas County ranks at 55th and Paulding County ranks at 8th as fastest-growing. Douglas County’s population has increased by an estimated 40.6 percent within the last year and Paulding County has increased by 67.4 percent.

Douglas County’s Commission Chariman, Tom Worthan questions some of the figures but notes more will be known once the 2010 Census reports are made available. He futher noted that there are provisions in place now to help eliminate population from reaching the expected 250,000 within the next 20 years. Migration from other parts of the country are said to be the reason behind the southeastern states massive population expansion.