Brandon Smith is a partner at Childers, Schlueter & Smith (CSS) in Atlanta, Georgia. He represents individuals nationwide in pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, product liability, and serious personal injury cases.
The drowning of a 17-year-old boy who died at a local park is now under investigation in Elmore County. The drowning which occurred earlier this week happened at the Goldstar Park in Alabama. Witnesses indicated the teenager was seen swinging on a rope into the water shortly prior to his death but n
In a tragic accident a 2-year old boy was recently killed by a school bus after the child ran in front it as the bus pulled off. Cole Ford, deceased, was said to be standing near the stopped bus shortly prior to the accident when the bus started move. When it did, Ford ran in front of it and suffere
A 15-month old child was struck and killed earlier today after a family member backed over her in a SUV. Authorities at this point have determined this was a tragic accident but are not sure if charges will be filled in connection with the pedestrian accident. The accident occurred at the girl’s hom
The law firm of Childers, Buck, & Schlueter, LLP (Atlanta, Georgia), is currently investigating property damage claims relating to the recent Menu Foods, Inc., pet food recall which has lead to the serious injury and/or death of hundreds of dogs and cats all over the nation. Based on the numerous co
Have you been injured while on the job in Georgia? If so, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for the injuries you sustained. While Georgia does not provide for complete payment of all lost wages under the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act, it does among other things require 100%
Do you own a Dodge Durango? If so you ought to be aware of a potential fire hazard that can exist in a number of the vehicles relating to the wiring mechanism associated with their manufacture. This investigation involves a woman who owned a Dodge Durango that caught fire and completely destroyed th
A Coweta County woman delivering newspapers was tragically struck and killed after another driver crashed into her vehicle while attempting an improper pass. The fatal accident, which occurred earlier this morning on Highway 16, forced Teresa Morrison’s vehicle into the ditch upon impact. Morrison w
The Plaintiff’s side of the case has been concluded in Madison County where the family of Patricia Schwaller has alleged that Vioxx contributed to and caused the 52-year-olds death. It was shown in the Plaintiff’s case in chief that Schwaller, who died in 2003, did not have a history of heart attack
Deciding whether to place a family member or a loved one in a nursing home or long term care facility can be a very stressful time if you do not know where to find all the information you need to make the best possible decision. Many people simply rely on what other people say and think about specif
After causing the death of Joseph Calvin Huckaby, 17, of Perry on November 5, 2006 in a single car DUI accident, the responsible DUI driver now faces serious criminal charges for his reckless actions. Ronald Alan Sinyard Jr., who was only 20 at the time of the accident, now faces three counts of veh
If you currently take Ambien,Butisol Sodium, Carbrital, Dalmane, Doral, Halcion, Lunesta, Placidyl, Prosom, Restoril, Rozerem, Seconal, and/or Sonata you ought to be aware of a recent concern issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration relating to their use in connection with some very serious s
After losing control of her vehicle and slamming it into a tree, a Greenville mother was tragically killed recently on Georgia Highway 18. Pereatha Hall, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident after suffering internal chest trauma in the auto accident. According to authorities, she was
