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Hit And Run Death Ends With Arrest

Since my previous post about the death of an 11-year-old Atlanta girl who was struck by a hit and run driver, authorities have recently made an arrest of the alleged suspect. Atlanta police arrested Tory Fairchild, 23, in connection with the hit and run accident which left Terriona Ison dead last we

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 21 Jan 2007

2 Dead And 14 Injured After A Van Runs Off The Road In Georgia

In a rather unique accident, a 2001 Dodge Ram carrying 20 passengers recently crashed into a tree after running of the road in LaGrange, Georgia earlier this week. Of the 20 Hispanic passengers, 14 were injured and two died as a result of the crash. Authorities investigating the scene said the van w

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 17 Jan 2007

2 Dead And 14 Injured After A Van Runs Off The Road In Georgia

Kentucky Train Crash Is A Real Cause For Concern

In Shepherdsville, Kentucky a fiery train crash has caused hundreds to evacuate their homes, schools and work as flames emanated from the accident scene. The train crash which occurred earlier this morning involved numerous train cars that were carrying toxic chemicals like cyclohexane. Authorities

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 16 Jan 2007

Kentucky Train Crash Is A Real Cause For Concern

One Car Crash Leaves Georgia Teen Dead

Georgia’s dangerous roadways claim yet another teen driver’s life as J.C. Ferrel, a Central High School student, lost control of his vehicle and died as a result on Monday night. The 17-year-old honor student and athlete was returning home from work when his vehicle apparently hydroplaned off Highwa

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 16 Jan 2007

Pedestrian Accident Leaves One Woman Seriously Injured in Georgia

In a recent pedestrian accident in Cleveland, Georgia, a woman was serious injured as she tried to cross the road on south main street. The woman, who has yet to be identified, was struck by an oncoming vehicle that apparently did not see her until it was too late. Witnesses of the accident said the

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 16 Jan 2007

Pedestrian Accident Leaves One Woman Seriously Injured in Georgia

Tractor Trailer Leaves The Scene Of The Accident It Purportedly Caused

A tractor trailer that reportedly caused a three car auto accident caused major delays to traffic and left one overturned vehicle demolished. Witnesses say the tractor trailer, which was not stuck in the accident, was the cause of the accident but left the scene of the accident despite the driver’s

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 14 Jan 2007

Tractor Trailer Leaves The Scene Of The Accident It Purportedly Caused

Trucking Accident Causes Additional Injuries In A Subsequent Collision

Everyone who has ever driven on a public highway or interstate has seen tractor-trailers (aka semis or 18-wheelers) and knows how dangerous they can be if not operated properly. A recent trucking accident on I-75 involving a tractor-trailer is just the latest example. In this rather bizarre accident

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 14 Jan 2007

Trucking Accident Causes Additional Injuries In A Subsequent Collision

Train Accident With A Car Leaves One Woman Dead

In a deadly accident last week involving a vehicle and a train, one woman died after her vehicle became stuck on the tracks of the train. The train accident, which occurred in Taylors, South Carolina, involved a 73-year-old woman, Betty Van Sisk, who could not get across the tracks before the crossi

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 14 Jan 2007

Train Accident With A Car Leaves One Woman Dead

10 Things To Remember In A Deposition

Have you ever given a deposition? If you have ever been involved in a lawsuit you undoubtedly have, but surprisingly enough many have no idea what a deposition entails. In its essence, a deposition a question and answer session where the opposing attorney asks all types of questions ranging from whe

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 11 Jan 2007

Drinking And Driving Is Never A Good Combination

In a recent posting by a fellow InjuryBoard.com partner, Ed Smith, of the Law Officers of Edward A. Smith, the topic of drinking and driving is discussed in terms of what happens after some is injured due to the negligence of a drunk or impaired driver. In many instances the end result of such a rec

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 10 Jan 2007

Drinking And Driving Is Never A Good Combination

Cell Phone Ban Bill For Teen Driver's Contemplated In General Assembly

Now that the Georgia General Assembly has reconvened to tackle this year’s important tasks and to address the State’s needed changes, one topic that is expected to come up soon concerns the use of cell phones by teens while driving. According to the gwinnettdailypost.com:A bill prefiled in the House

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 10 Jan 2007

Cell Phone Ban Bill For Teen Driver's Contemplated In General Assembly

Fatal Auto Accident Leaves One Man Dead

Yet another fatal accident has occurred in Liberty County after a Midway resident loses his life in an auto accident on Highway 84. Just before the Christmas holidays, John McGrath, now deceased, was heading east on 84 in his suv when another driver, Shania Simmons, 17, turned in front of his vehicl

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 10 Jan 2007