DeKalb County Hit-and-Run Results in Death of Pedestrian
A tragic Atlanta pedestrian accident in DeKalb County earlier this month reminds us all of the dangers that exist for Atlanta pedestrians. The county police department claims to have gotten calls around 4:30 A.M. on January 14 describing a body in the middle of Interstate 285. Although nothing is certain, officers believe the man could have [...]
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Creates New Rule to Ensure Trucking Safety
Large commercial vehicles can weigh 80,000 pounds or more. A standard passenger vehicle usually weighs about 3,000 pounds in comparison. There’s not much that drivers can do if a commercial vehicle driver neglects to abide by the Rules of the Road. Due to the sheer size and weight differences, Cobb County trucking accidents are likely [...]
Read MoreHoliday Shopping Tips
The holiday season is finally here! Thanksgiving has come and gone, but Christmas is just around the corner! We all know what this means: shopping. Black Friday 2011 Has Passed But No Doubt With A Premises Liability Suit Consumers hit the stores for Black Friday deals early this year, many right after Thanksgiving dinner! Some [...]
Read MoreUnsecured Cargo A Serious Problem on Roadways
A deadly accident occurred recently in July, 2011 in Jonesboro, Georgia when a truck carrying fence posts spilled some of its load out onto the side of the road, striking and killing a woman who was walking there. If the driver had made sure that his load was properly secured this fatal accident could have [...]
Read MoreAlpharetta Sign Manufacturer Cited For Workplace Hazards
The Bureau Of Labor Statistics estimates that approximately 3.3 million serious work-related injuries and 4,300 fatalities occurred in 2009. A local Alpharetta sign manufacturer was cited by OSHA for 15 safety and health violations after a January 2011 inspection at its shop. The company was cited with 1 willful violation, 13 serious violations and 1 other-than-serious [...]
Read MoreGeorgia Daycare Center Facing Charges In Death of 2 Year Old Left in Their Care
Just this week on June 21, Marlo’s Magnificent Early Learning Center in Jonesboro, Georgia made a mistake that ended in tragedy for a 2 year old girl. The center’s van had just returned from a field trip and had unloaded the children but overlooked Jasmin Green, who may have been sleeping, locking her in the [...]
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