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Each year there are over 6 million car crashes in America. These accidents result in about 3 million serious injuries and over 40,000 deaths annually. In Georgia alone, over 1,600 people die behind the wheel each year.

And the impact doesn’t stop with just our injuries. Motor vehicle accidents cause almost $8 billion a year in damages. The hospital bills from a single accident can be enough to put a family in debt for years if they do not have adequate insurance. Sometimes even your own insurance company will turn its back on you following an accident, denying coverage or limiting benefits. James Murphy is experienced in dealing with insurance companies who try to do this. After 16 years of practice, Mr. Murphy knows all of the tricks the insurance companies use to try to deny benefits and, more importantly, knows how to avoid them in order to get you your money.

Georgia only requires that drivers carry 25/50/25 insurance. This means that it is legal for drivers in Georgia to carry insurance policies that will pay out as little as $25,000 for a single injury or $50,000 for all injuries in an accident. If the other driver has minimum insurance coverage and his negligence causes you to be in the hospital for any extended period of time, his insurance will not fully cover your injuries.

All of these things can make a car accident one of life’s most stressful experiences. James Murphy does not want you to face this time alone. Mr. Murphy wants to take care of the legal side of your car accident while you and your family make a full and fast recovery. By allowing Murphy & Associates to handle your claim against the insurance companies and the other driver, you will have some of the stress of this time taken off of your shoulders.

If you or your loved ones have been injured in a car accident, please call Murphy & Associates at (770)577-3020 or email James Murphy at murphylawfirm@bellsouth.net.
James Murphy has been fighting car insurance companies both in and out of the courtroom for years. His experience will help you recover for your injuries and get you back on your feet. Murphy & Associates are located near the Douglas County Courthouse and has successfully represented seriously injured individuals throughout West Georgia, including clients in Douglasville, Hiram, Bremen, Lithia Springs, Dallas, Tallapoosa, Carrollton, Douglas County, Paulding County, Haralson County, and Carroll County.

Library for Car Accidents:

Driver Killed After Traveling 120mph and Crashing Into Support Beam on GA 400 Bridge in Roswell
Description: A speeding driver around Holcomb Bridge Road and Georgia 400 was killed in an accident this afternoon in Roswell, Georgia, according to the WSBTV website. The site reports that the vehicle was traveling over 120 mph when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a bridge support beam on the highway. Our law firm handles car accident and fatal accident cases. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 with any questions you may have. We will consult with you for free.
Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving School Bus Injures Three in Powder Springs
Description: A multi-vehicle crash that injured at least three and involved a school bus occurred early Friday morning, November 14, in Powder Springs, Georgia, according to the 11 Alive website. According to the report, a silver Honda Civic was traveling on Booth Road in Powder Springs just after 6:00 a.m. when it struck a 19-year-old pedestrian, swerved into the opposite lane, and collided with another vehicle. The school bus was the final vehicle hit in the crash. Our law firm handles car accident cases and pedestrian accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident, please feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We will gladly consult with you for free. 770-577-3020.
Catoosa County, Georgia, Car Accidents and Traffic Violations
Description: According to The Catoosa County News website based in Ringgold, Georgia, the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department answered 1,370 calls between October 31 and November 6, 2008. The website lists the number of violations by type for traffic charges during that time period, including misdemeanor and felony charges. Among the listed charges were DUI, failure to yield, driving with a suspended license, and leaving the scene of an accident. Traffic violations can be serious matters. If you have been injured in a car accident by a driver who was at-fault and faced charges, you may wish to consider claiming compensation for your injuries. Feel free to call us at Murphy & Associates for free answers to any questions you may have about your accident and how to proceed. 770-577-3020.
Description: A man jumped off an interstate bridge in the Marietta, Georgia, area early Monday morning, November 10, after Cobb County police pulled over the driver on I-285, according to the 11 Alive website. Many cases of distracting, dangerous behavior such as this result in automobile accidents. If you have been injured in an accident and have questions about how to proceed, please feel free to call 1-800-503-7598 to order my free booklet about what to do when involved in a car wreck. There is no obligation.
High Speed Chase Ends in Alpharetta
Description: An unnamed man suffered two gunshot wounds as he tried to elude police on a high speed chase through Fulton and Forsyth County, Georgia, Thursday afternoon, November 6, 2008. High speed chases such as this only remind us at Murphy & Associates of the importance of maintaining high levels of uninsured motorist coverage. To learn more, please feel free to order my free book on " How to Buy Car Insurance in Georgia" by calling 1-800-503-7598. There is absolutely no obligation.
Overturned Car and Injured Man in Rome Accident
Description: A Rome, Georgia, car accident on Saturday, November 1, left one man injured after his car flipped and landed upside-down on the side of Walker Mountain Road, according to Hayden Jennings of the Rome Newswire website. The vehicle apparently ran off the road before it overturned, and the driver appeared to have sustained a cut on his head and was taken to Floyd Medical Center. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in an accident, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 for free answers to any questions you may have, or call 1-800- to order our free booklet, "Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Win Your Car Wreck Case."
Three Injured After Crashing into Athens Fire Truck
Description: Three passengers were taken to Athens Regional Medical Center around 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, October 20, after an Athens, Georgia, car accident involving a fire truck, according to Merritt Melancon of the Athens Banner-Herald online. The fire engine was crossing U.S. 129 in Jackson County when a small car broadsided the fire truck on U.S. 129 near Georgia Highway 82. Our law firm handles car accident cases. For more information on what to do after you are involved in a car accident, feel free to call 1-800-503-7598 to order my free book, “Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Win Your Car Wreck Case.”
Headsets Offered for Free to Ticketed Drivers at Headsets.com
Description: An on-line retailer of telephone headsets known as Headsets.com is offering a free headset to any person who gets a ticket for driving while talking on a cell phone. The Company's President, Mike Faith, was quoted as saying, “There’s just no way you can chat on the phone and keep the same attention on the road." Presently there is legislation outlawing cell phone usage while driving in parts of many states. Call 1-800-HEADSETS for more information.
911 Dispatcher Hears Gainesville Wreck on Phone
Description: A 911 dispatcher for the Gainesville/ Hall area overheard an accident Monday morning, October 13, while on the phone with a driver whose accelerator was stuck. A passenger in the car with the stuck accelerator called 911 to report the problem prior to the wreck, and the dispatcher heard the sounds of the accident as the car slammed into a pickup truck. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this in which questions as to liability may arise. If you have been injured in a car accident, please feel free to call us for free answers to any questions you may have. 770-577-3020.
Good Samaritan Catches Hit-and-Run Driver on I-95
Description: Earlier this week, the vehicle of Rita Andrae from Pooler, Georgia, was rear-ended on I-95 and forced into the guardrail. The driver who hit Ms. Andrae fled the scene, but witness Douglas Tompkins chased the hit-and-run driver and called 911, resulting in the arrest of Alexander Lowther, 21. Andrae sustained minor injuries in the accident. Our law firm handles hit-and-run car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 for free answers to any questions you may have.
Deputy Suffers Ankle Injury in Savannah Area Car Accident
Description: Deputy Matthew Douglas Swint sustained injuries to his ankle after being involved in a car accident when responding a three-car collision Friday afternoon, October 3. He was taken to Savannah’s Memorial University Medical Center for his ankle injury. Our law firm handles car accident cases and injury cases similar to this one. If you have been injured as a result of an accident, call us with any questions you may have. We will answer your questions for free and help you decide how to move forward. 770-577-3020.
Cable Barrier Prevents Possible I-85 Head-On Collision in Jackson County
Description: A potentially deadly head-on collision on I-85 in Jackson County was avoided October 6 due to the new cable barriers along the interstate, according to Braselton’s police chief Terry Esco. Figueroa Alfredo, Jr. was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after losing control of his vehicle, which landed with its top on the barrier rather than colliding with a head-on vehicle. If you have questions regarding an accident in which you were injured, call us for a free consultation at 770-577-3020.
Hit-and-Run Driver Charged for I-95 Accident Near Savannah, Georgia
Description: Alexander Lowther, 21, of Ohio, was arrested Monday, October 6, after causing a crash and then fleeing the accident scene in Port Wentworth, Georgia, near Savannah. Lowther rear-ended another vehicle and caused it to slam into the guardrail on I-95, according to police. The driver of the car that was hit sustained injuries in the crash and required treatment at Memorial University Medical Center. We handle cases such as this in which clients have been injured by hit-and-run drivers. If you have been involved in a hit-and-run accident, please feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We are happy to consult with you for free. Murphy & Associates: 770-577-3020.
Proper Car Seat Installation to Protect Your Baby in Car Accidents
Description: Using and installing car seats properly for child passengers is a requirement in Georgia; however, according to NBC Augusta, officers "say most parents don’t strap their kids in the correct way," which results in the risk of injury to babies and children when car accidents occur. Follow these guidelines to help prevent injury to children passengers and, if your child has been injured in an accident that was not your fault, feel free to call us with any questions you may have. We will gladly consult with you for free. 770-577-3020.
Police Car Struck by Driver with Drugs and Alcohol
Description: Akeem Walthour, 20, was charged with liquor possession Saturday evening (September 27) after rear-ending the vehicle of Hinesville Patrolman Michael Troutman at a traffic light. According to Lewis Levine of The Coastal Courier, 4 grams of marijuana were found in Walthour’s car and the pants pocket of passenger Chuckie Youmans, 17. Youmans was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor, violation of open container law, and possession of marijuana. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a car accident, call us for answers to your important questions. We will gladly consult with you for free. 770-577-3020.
DeKalb County Accident Becomes Chain-Reaction Crash on I-285 This Afternoon
Description: The westbound lanes of Atlanta’s I-285 in DeKalb County closed early this morning (Friday, September 26) after a chain-reaction accident that began when a woman crashed her vehicle into the interstate’s median wall and sustained injuries. According to the CBS 46 website, the initial Atlanta crash occurred at approximately 3:30a.m. A pickup truck then slammed into a police cruiser while police were investigating the accident, resulting in a multi-vehicle wreck in which two or more tractor-trailers and several cars collided. I have represented many clients who were involved in chain-reaction accidents such as this, and they have been awarded substantial compensation. If you have been involved in an accident similar to this one, call 770-577-3020 for free answers to your questions or to order my free booklet about what to do when in an auto accident.
Augusta Resident Dies in Car Accident on Wrightsboro Road
Description: According to the Augusta Chronicle, 78-year-old Henry Ashley Wynn of Augusta, Georgia, died Thursday (September 25) after a car accident that injured at least one other person. Authorities reported that he passed out and hit another vehicle around 1:30p.m. while heading eastbound on Wrightsboro Road near the 15th Street overpass. At least one other driver sustained minor injuries in the accident. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in an automobile accident, call us at 770-577-3020 to order our free booklet on what to do when involved in a car accident or consult with an attorney for free.
Three Sent to Hospital After Gainesville Wreck on Cleveland Highway
Description: According to the Gainesville Times website, three people sustained serious injuries this afternoon (Thursday, September 25) in a Cleveland Highway accident just south of Georgia 52. After the two-car collision, one of the injured was taken by helicopter to Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital, and the other two were taken in an ambulance to Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a car accident, call us at 770-577-3020, and we will gladly talk to you about your potential case for free.
Cell Phones and Driving Don’t Mix
Description: Several people have hired me recently who were injured in truck and car accidents that occurred due to the at-fault parties using cell phones while driving. According to the Insurance Information Institute, at least two dangers arise from using cell phones (for calls or text messaging) while driving. First of all, dialing requires drivers to take their eyes off the roadways. Second, phone calls cause drivers to focus on their conversations rather than concentrate on driving, putting the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at-risk. According to the institute, recent research finds cell phone use while driving the most common cause of automobile accidents. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in an accident that occurred because of another driver’s negligence (including using his or her cell phone), call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Adel Woman Rescued from Car After Driving into Pond
Description: An Adel woman, Tabatha Smith, escaped injury Thursday evening, September 18, after her car went off the roadway and into a pond. The Moultrie Fire Department and Georgia State Patrol came to the scene and removed Ms. Smith from the vehicle without incident. Murphy and Associates represents injured victims of accidents. Call for a free consutlation: 770-577-3020.
Five Sent to Hospital After Golf Cart Accident
Description: According to The Lincoln Journal online, five were injured when a car crashed into a golf cart on Thomson Highway (Highway 43) in Lincoln County, Georgia. In a report from the Georgia State Patrol, the golf cart was said to be traveling from a private drive to cross Highway 43 when it was hit by a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The driver of the Chevrolet, 29-year-old Steven Fendley, saw the golf cart but was unable to stop his vehicle in time to avoid a collision. Brittney Johnson, 25, and four others were injured in the golf cart during the crash and transported to the Medical College of Georgia hospital. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident that was no fault of your own, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation and evaluation of your case.
Suspect Injured in Car Accident After Coweta County Police Chase
Description: A police chase on I-85 in Coweta County early this morning (Wednesday, September 17) culminated in an accident that temporarily shut down the interstate. According to Erika Facey-Palmer of 11Alive.com, police began chasing the suspect on I-85 South just north of Newnan, Georgia, around 2:00a.m. The chase continued for roughly eight miles until the suspect crashed his vehicle north of State Road 14/ US 29 and sustained minor injuries. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call 770-577-3020 for a free evaluation of your case and answers to your most pressing questions.
Two High Schools Students Injured in Crash with School Bus Outside East Dublin, Georgia
Description: According to The Courier Herald online, two students from East Laurens High School sustained injuries in an accident with a school bus yesterday morning (Tuesday, September 16). Jerry Hatcher, the Laurens County School Superintendent, stated that the two students were in a private vehicle when the school bus (with no passengers in it) and their vehicle collided at the intersection of Ernest Stinson Rd. and Highway 80 outside East Dublin. According to the report, the driver’s side door was apparently hit by the bus. Both students were taken to the hospital after the wreck. The Georgia State Patrol is still investigating the accident. Our law firm handles car and bus accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident in which another driver was at fault, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation and evaluation of your case.
Cracked Rib/ Fractured Ribs
Description: Many victims of car accidents suffer from what is commonly referred to as a cracked rib or ribs. Defined by physicians as a rib fracture, the injury refers to what Web MD calls “a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage.” According to the Web MD website, even if you do not actually have a broken bone in the rib, a break in the cartilage surrounding the ribs is also often referred to as a rib fracture. Not surprisingly, the most common cause of the injury is direct, sudden pressure on the chest (as occurring in car accidents). Because having a rib fracture could also mean that you have injured your lungs, blood vessels, or spleen, you must consult a doctor immediately upon injury. Since the ribs protect your organs beneath them and allow you to breathe, even minor rib cage injuries can be extremely painful. If you have a rib fracture (cracked ribs) as a result of an accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Three People Hurt in Stephens County, GA, Accident
Description: A husband and wife were injured in a head-on collision on GA Hwy 17 in Stephens County. Another woman had to be airlifted to a near-by hospital. The incident occured Tuesday afternoon, September 9th. It could not be immediately determined why one of the vehicles crossed over the center line causing the collision.

Murphy and Associates represents victims who are hurt in acccidents like this through no fault of their own. Call (770)-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Good Samaritan Helps Police Capture Hit-and-Run Driver
Description: In Dawson County earlier this week a good samaritan helped local police apprehend a hit-and-run driver who struck a five-year-old boy who was attempting to get on a school bus. The driver left the scene, but a woman who witnessed the incident followed the driver, called 911 and helped police capture the driver. According to police, the driver may never have been caught without the help of the woman.
Murphy and Associates represents victims of hit-and-accidents. For more information about your legal rights call for a free consultation. 770 577 3020.
Grady EMS Supervisor’s Vehicle Slams Into Atlanta Area Pottery Studio
Description: According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the supervisor of Grady Memorial Hospital EMS slammed into an Atlanta area pottery studio this morning (Tuesday, August 26) after crashing with another vehicle on Woodward Avenue at Boulevard. Both drivers are reported to have suffered minor injuries in the accident, and the studio was damaged as a result of the crash. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer. There is absolutely no obligation.
Serious Accident Near I-20 Sends Multiple Passengers to Hospital
Description: A two-car collision on Highway 271 near I-20 in Texas Saturday (August 23) sent four people to the hospital and shut down two lanes of traffic. According to www.ketknbc.com, the accident occurred around 10:30pm on Highway 271 between I-20 and U.T. Tyler. The site reported that one car pulled out in front of the other vehicle, causing the accident. Of the seven total passengers in the two vehicles, four of them were sent to the hospital with injuries. According to the website, all riders were wearing seat belts at the time of the I-20 crash. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer.
Police Officer Injured in I-75 Crash While Responding to Hit-and-Run Accident
Description: Stephen Parker, a 41-year-old police officer from Richmond, Kentucky, sustained injuries in a serious car accident on I-75 while responding to a call reporting a hit-and-run accident near mile marker 88. According to www.wtvq.com, Parker was driving by the scene of the accident when a fire truck merged into his lane, causing his vehicle to crash into the median. The officer sustained back and shoulder injuries in the crash. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer.
Four Atlanta Accidents Within Five Miles on I-85 Wednesday, August 20
Description: Between exit 56 (Collinsworth Road) and exit 61 (Fairburn) on I-85 Wednesday morning (August 20), four separate accidents occurred, closing some lanes for over six hours. In the first crash, a tractor-trailer truck collided with a concrete barrier around 4:30am and caught fire. Three additional accidents took place as well, and at least one person was life-flighted in a helicopter to a local hospital. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation with an experienced attorney for the metro Atlanta area.
Serious Injuries Caused by I-85 Atlanta Racing Accident, Illegal Immigrant Charged
Description: Illegal immigrant Alvardo Galardo, 24, has turned himself in to Union City Police after fleeing the scene of a racing accident that occurred shortly before 6:00am Thursday (August 14). According to www.myfoxatlanta.com, the crash occurred on I-85 in Atlanta near Union City when Galardo and another driver weaved in and out of lanes racing at over 100 miles per hour. Galardo’s black Mitsubishi Eclipse then slammed into an SUV while going over 100mph, causing multiple vehicles to spin and careen across the northbound lanes. Upon impact, the SUV that was hit flipped, leaving its driver, 61-year-old Linda Wiglesworth, trapped, upside-down, as another vehicle struck her Explorer. Our law firm handles car accident and serious accident cases. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation with one of the best injury lawyers in the metro Atlanta area.
Augusta Deputy Injured in Car Accident While On Duty
Description: While responding to a Wednesday morning burglary, twenty-six-year-old Aiken County deputy Brandon Geisler lost control of his patrol car due to wet road conditions on Belvedere-Clearwater Road. According to The Augusta Chronicle online, Geisler’s vehicle overturned when it hit a curb. The deputy suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers for treatment and release. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Georgia Man Pinned Beneath SUV in Car Accident
Description: Girlonzia “Lonie” McDaniel of Seminole County, Georgia, became trapped underneath his vehicle after losing control of his Kia when traveling toward Bainbridge, Georgia. According to The Post-Searchlight, McDaniel’s vehicle left the roadway at the intersection of Spring Creek Road and Ten Mile Still Road, entered the woods, overturned in trees, and ejected the driver. McDaniel was pinned beneath his vehicle when it came to rest. EMS responders and firemen used chainsaws to clear the brush and had to use a jack to raise the vehicle and free McDaniel. The Georgia man was then taken to the hospital. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in an accident in which another driver was at fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Woman Injured in Stone Mountain Post Office Crash in Metro Atlanta
Description: We recently posted a blog about a driver crashing into the Douglasville, Georgia, post office. According to the CBS 46 News website, a similar metro Atlanta post office crash occurred in late July in Stone Mountain, Georgia. According to the site, a driver was attempting to pull into a handicapped parking spot at the branch on West Mountain Road when he drove through the front door of the post office, striking a woman inside the building. The woman sustained minor injuries to her leg. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. There is absolutely no obligation.
I-75 Accident in Dalton Injures Four Teenagers
Description: Four teenagers were injured in a single vehicle car accident on Interstate 75 in Dalton, Georgia, August 8. According to The Daily Citizen, Carpets of Dalton employee Angela Stern ran to help after two of the passengers were thrown several feet from the green 2003 Ford Explorer. A dispatcher with the Georgia State Patrol reported that William Hogan, 19, was driving south on I-75 when the SUV left the interstate, slammed into the guard rail, re-entered the roadway, spun and flipped. Other passengers were Joseph Avolio, 19, Ashley Capps, 18, and Tabatha Elmore, also 18. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Four-Car Accident on Metro Atlanta’s Lawrenceville Highway Sends Cop to Hospital
Description: A police officer from Lilburn, Georgia, was sent to the hospital after sustaining injuries in a four-car collision caused by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel Tuesday morning (August 5). According to reports, the police officer was on Lawrenceville Highway driving toward the city of Lawrenceville when he stopped in a line of vehicles at the Beaver Ruin Road traffic light. His Chevy Impala police cruiser was totaled when a sedan rear-ended his vehicle, causing the Impala to collide into two vehicles ahead of it. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Woman Injured When Ejected from Vehicle on I-285 in Atlanta Last Night
Description: A woman was injured in a car accident on Interstate 285 in Atlanta Thursday night (July 31) when she was ejected from her vehicle and went through the windshield. She was then airlifted to an Atlanta area hospital for treatment. Fulton County transportation officials temporarily shut down all lanes of I-285 in Atlanta near Cascade Rd. as they worked to clear the highway. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Multi-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 20 Injures Five
Description: Interstate 20 in Alabama experienced delays Monday morning (July 28) due to a multi-vehicle accident that injured at least five people. Occurring shortly before 8:30am between Allison Bonnet Drive and Fairfield, the accident involved six vehicles and sent five people to hospitals. According to reports, the wreck covered both the north- and southbound lanes of the interstate. Our law firm handles car accident cases such as this. If you have been injured in an accident in which another driver was at fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. There is no obligation.
Georgia Woman Suffers Head Injury From Car Accident
Description: An Augusta, Georgia, woman suffered a head injury Friday morning after she got out of her car and inadvertantly ran into the path of another vehicle.
Augusta area woman suffers head inury from from car accident
Description: An Augusta area woman suffered non life threatening injuries on Friday after being struck by a vehicle after exiting her vehicle.

Murphy and Associates represents innocent victims of car accident cases.
Augusta area woman suffers head inury from from car accident
Description: An Augusta area woman suffered non life threatening injuries on Friday after being struck by a vehicle after exiting her vehicle.

Murphy and Associates represents innocent victims of car accident cases.
Important Broken Arm Information
Description: Nearly half of all fractures sustained by adults are fractures of the arm. Commonly referred to as a "broken arm," the injury can refer to a break or crack in the humerus, radius, or ulna bones in the arm. Regardless of the location of a fracture, most broken arms result from one of two causes: falls or direct trauma. One of the most common occurrences of direct trauma is a car accident. If you have been involved in a car accident in which you experienced severe pain, swelling, obvious differences between the injured arm and the other, lack of mobility, and/ or some loss of feeling, you should consult a medical professional immediately. If you have a broken arm as a result of an accident that was not your fault, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. We will fight for the compensation you need for medical bills and other expenses.
Free Seminar to Discuss Ways to Tell Parents They’re “Too Old To Drive”
Description: Lakeshore Mall in Gainesville, GA, will host a free seminar this Saturday (July 26) for anyone feeling that his or her aging parents need to give up their car keys– permanently. According to seminar creator and speaker Don Linnartz, a talk with parents when their driving becomes hazardous is essential but sometimes difficult. In an attempt to ease that difficulty while also stressing the importance of being sensitive to the elderly’s feelings, he speaks to many about how, when, and why they should have a “talk” with elderly drivers. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured in an accident in which another party was at fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Dekalb Police Officer Injured in Car Accident While Pursuing Atlanta Citgo Robbery Suspects
Description: An Atlanta police officer was transported by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon for injuries he sustained in a one-car accident while pursing robbery suspects. According to officials, the officer hit a utility pole as he was responding to a call regarding an armed robbery by three suspects at the Citgo on Moreland Avenue and I-285. If you have been injured in an automobile accident that was not your fault, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Teenage Driver Dies After Hitting Pole Near Metro Atlanta’s Powder Springs
Description: Eighteen-year-old Harrison High School graduate Tyler Sargent died Wednesday (July 16) around 7:30pm when his 1997 Mercury Sable sideswiped another vehicle and then caught fire when colliding with a utility pole in Cobb County. According to police, he was headed north on Mars Hill Road when his vehicle crossed into the southbound lane near Hermitage Drive, causing the devastating crash. Our law firm handles car accident cases. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a car accident, call 770-577-3020 for a free consultation.
Wrong-Way Driver’s Sister-In-Law Says Sleepiness Led to Tragic I-20 Accident
Description: The early morning of July 5 turned tragic as a wrong-way driver, Otis South, crashed head-on into another car, killing himself and two young mothers. Shannon Lewis, South’s sister-in-law, opened up about the accident Monday, July 7, claiming that South most likely fell asleep at the wheel before the collision. With tears streaming down her face, Lewis described the devastating details of the morning. According to her, Otis South had just dropped his friends off from visiting his wife in the hospital when he mentioned that “he was really tired and he just wanted to sleep in his own bed.” Claiming that the coroner found no signs of alcohol in South's body, she expressed the belief that her brother-in-law fell asleep at the wheel before the crash.
Atlanta Victim’s Family Supports “Operation Zero Tolerance” for DUI Offenders
Description: Eleven-year-old Briton Batchelor had celebrated the Fourth of July only three days earlier when he was killed by a drunk driver on Atlanta’s I-285 in 2001. At a recent news conference to kick off the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s new “Operation Zero Tolerance” in support of the upcoming DUI law, the family of the young victim recounted the details of their most horrifying day. Effective July 1, DUI penalties in the state of Georgia will be much harsher than they are currently, but the Batchelor family longs for even tougher punishment for offenders.
Atlanta Ambulance Budget Cuts Put Lives of Accident Victims at Risk
Description: Earlier this week, 50-year-old Ricky Hawkins crashed into an electric pole head-on at the intersection of Lee and Oak Streets in Southwest Atlanta. He suffered from a fractured jaw, and his front teeth were knocked out in the crash. Ambulance medics were unsure if he was experiencing internal bleeding at the time of transfer to the hospital. Because the victim was transported to the hospital quickly, his injuries will most likely heal without further damage. What if the ambulance had not responded in ample time, however? Sadly, that question may be answered by victims of car accidents in Atlanta next week when ambulance budget cuts take effect.
Crash into Culvert Kills Metro Atlanta Resident
Description: Metro Atlanta resident Brandy M. Cline, 22, was driving on Georgia 53 when her car crashed into a cement culvert on the shoulder of the road around 3:00pm Saturday (June 21). She was six miles south of Winder on Georgia 53 when her car ran off the road and into the culvert, leading to her death.
Failure to Wear Seatbelt Turns Fatal in Alcohol-Related Atlanta Accident
Description: Decatur County resident Kelly Robert Brown, 27, died at 3:02 a.m. Sunday, June 8, after sustaining injuries in a one-car accident that occurred less than two hours earlier. According to police, the victim was ejected from his vehicle when it rolled over on Hutchison Ferry Road and River Road. The metro Atlanta driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was under the influence of alcohol, reports the Georgia State Patrol.
Death of Son Prompts Parents to Keep Kids Safe
Description: After witnessing a family tragedy that led to their own son’s death, metro Atlanta parents Steve Wise and Brandi Lucas have chosen child safety as their personal mission. Four years ago, Steve watched as the car of another relative accidently struck his toddler, Garet Wise, when backing out of a driveway. Devastated, Steve and Brandi both became determined to protect other parents from experiencing what they had to endure.
Wheelchair-Bound Car Accident Victim Hopes to Stand This July
Description: After suffering extensive injuries in a car accident this past January, collegiate fast-pitch softball player Tiffany Jones found herself confined to a wheelchair. Though her prognosis is good, the eighteen-year-old must undergo physical therapy and treatment for an extended (though unknown) period of time. Combined with her excellent physical condition from sports prior to the accident, her hopeful attitude and positive efforts to help her local community should certainly aid in her recovery. Her muscles are working to some extent, and her dad reports that she may be working on standing up in less than one month.
How to Avoid Road Rage: Keeping Your Cool Behind the Wheel
Description: Road rage is violent behavior, or aggressive driving by a driver which brings on accidents or incidents on the roadway. When you are driving in a congested area, it is very easy to let your emotions get the better of you. People in today’s society have become less courteous and forgiving compared to several years ago. When traveling in a car it’s as if you are anonymous, so it is easy to give into road rage or become a victim. Speeding, blocking access to a lane, shouting, rude gestures, and getting cut off are just a few of the many common causes of road rage. Two good ways to avoid road rage are staying calm and staying alert.
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