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Med Student Killed In Hit And Run Accident

A Hit and run accident caused the death of a Morehouse Medical student on Georgia’s I-75 earlier today. Witnesses say the 27-year-old decedent from Fort Lauderdale, Florida was headed north on I-75 near Ga. 92 when the driver of a red or orange mustang cut her off and forced her into oncoming traffi

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 16 May 2007

Med Student Killed In Hit And Run Accident

Train Accident Ends In Death Of Passenger After Driver Commits Fatal Error

When an accident involves both a train and a motor vehicle it is almost always fatal for the occupants of the vehicle. This point is unfortunately seen in a recent train vs. automobile accident that occurred in south Fulton County. According to the authorities, the driver of the vehicle was trying t

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 13 May 2007

Train Accident Ends In Death Of Passenger After Driver Commits Fatal Error

Toddler Dies After Being Struck By Truck At Car Wash

In a tragic accident at a well known car wash, a 3 year old boy lost his life after being struck by a truck. According to authorities, the parents of the 3-year-old were vacuuming out there car and had given the boy money to buy a drink at the vending machine nearby. According to the driver of the t

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 9 May 2007

Toddler Dies After Being Struck By Truck At Car Wash

Road Rage Incident Ends In Death On Georgia's I-85

A road rage incident that ended a man being stabbed to death results in murder charges for the stabbing suspect Ahmath Yasharahla. Yasharahla reportedly stabbed 23-year-old Anthony Newberry to death on Northside Drive after Newberry tapped his brakes when Yasharahla would not stop riding his bumper.

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 May 2007

Road Rage Incident Ends In Death On Georgia's I-85

More Thoughts On The $65,000,000 Pants Lawsuit

Steve Lombardi, a Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer, recently made an insightful post on the now infamous $65,000,000 pants lawsuit. In his post: A $65,000,000.00 Pair of Pants?, Steve correctly notes that in situations such as this discretion and rationality are of the utmost importance. In this in

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 May 2007

More Thoughts On The $65,000,000 Pants Lawsuit

Fatal Hit and Run Accident Leads To Arrest Of Unlicensed 17 Year-Old Driver

The tragic death of an elderly Marietta man who was killed as a result of a hit and run driver has now lead to the arrest of 17 year-old Israel Ruiz. The decedent was reportedly turning left from Bells Ferry Road onto Cobb Parkway when Ruiz ran a red light and slammed into the decedent’s vehicle. He

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 3 May 2007

Fatal Hit and Run Accident Leads To Arrest Of Unlicensed 17 Year-Old Driver

Georgia Man Accidently Drives Vehicle Into Cingular Store Causing Injuries

Friday morning in Conyers, Georgia a motorist drove his vehicle into the local Cingular store on Dogwood drive and injured three people in doing so. Police say the elderly man apparently hit the gas instead of his brake and that caused his vehicle to slam into the business. Two employees and one cus

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 30 Apr 2007

Georgia Man Accidently Drives Vehicle Into Cingular Store Causing Injuries

Comair Reaches Confidental Settlement With Decedent's Family Involving Flight 5191

In a follow up to the tragic Comair 5191 crash previously discussed, a settlement has been reported concerning one couple that died in the crash according to officials. The estates of Jessie Clark Benton and his wife Bobbie Benton, reached a confidential settlement with Comair, a Delta Air Lines sub

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 29 Apr 2007

Comair Reaches Confidental Settlement With Decedent's Family Involving Flight 5191

Peanut Butter Recall Linked To A Leaky Roof-But Is There More To It?

According to the latest information, the roof covering ConAgra’s peanut butter plant in Slyvester, Georgia is now being blamed for the recent peanut butter outbreak that gained nation attention last February. According to ConAgra, moisture from a leaky roof and an indoor sprinkler was the source of

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 6 Apr 2007

Peanut Butter Recall Linked To A Leaky Roof-But Is There More To It?

Hit And Run Driver Kills Coffee County Teenager

In a tragic turn of events, a Douglas, Georgia teenager was killed Wednesday after being struck by a hit and run driver early that morning. Jose Garcia, 16, was found on Warren Carter Road around 6:00AM. The Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating the hit and run accident but no suspects hav

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 3 Apr 2007

Hit And Run Driver Kills Coffee County Teenager

Voluntary Recall Of Zelnorm Issued After Prompt By FDA

The sale of Zelnorm, (tegaserod maleate) approved in 2002 for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, has recently been suspended by its manufacturer, Novartis, after the drug has been linked to a significant number of cardiovascular risks. This decision was made after the United St

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 31 Mar 2007

Voluntary Recall Of Zelnorm Issued After Prompt By FDA

DUI Accident Leads To Injuries And Child Endangerment Charges

Thanh Van Nguyen, 36, was recently involved in a one car DUI accident after loosing control of his vehicle. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Nguyen over corrected his Ford Explorer causing injuries to both himself and his 12 year old male passenger. Both occupants were subsequently treated for

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 31 Mar 2007

DUI Accident Leads To Injuries And Child Endangerment Charges