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Clayton County Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian killed crossing street in Clayton County. (Fox5Atlanta.com)

Clayton County News

A man was “hit and killed…while trying to cross the street at a busy Clayton County intersection,” early Monday morning, February 11, 2019, according to AJC.com.  The 25-year-old pedestrian was attempting to cross the street “when he was hit near the intersection of Garden Walk Boulevard and Riverdale Road,” Fox5Atlanta.com is reporting.  The victim has not been identified.

According to Fox5Atlanta.com,  there was an SUV with front end damage but “It’s unclear if the driver is facing charges.”

Our Legal Take

As the details of this incident continue to develop, and if the driver is found to be at fault, the victim’s family may elect to file civil claims for their loss.

Based upon its experience and success handling pedestrian claims in Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the victim’s family should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect his interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the roadways involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before any evidence is damaged or destroyed.

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for its Clients, including for victims of Georgia pedestrian accidents such as this one. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Atlanta News

A motor vehicle accident tragically claimed the life of Larry Sawyer, 35, early Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 according to published reports.

Larry Sawyer Killed in Atlanta I-285 Accident, February 3, 2019

Larry Sawyer Tragically Killed in Atlanta I-285 Accident, February 3, 2019 (Google Maps)

According to AJC.com, authorities indicate that “[a] Virginia man putting gas into his vehicle on the side of I-285 was hit early Sunday morning and killed.” The paper reports that “[t]he man, identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office as 35-year-old Larry Sawyer of Radford [Virginia], was stopped on the right shoulder of I-285 North near the Bolton Road exit about 4:30 a.m. when a vehicle rear-ended his.”

The news organization further indicates that officers have initially concluded that driver of the vehicle that hit Mr. Radford “was determined to be at fault.”

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and if further investigation confirms that the driver who struck Larry Sawyer was at fault, Mr. Sawyer’s family may elect to file civil claims for his wrongful death.  Based upon its extensive experience and success handling these types of motor vehicle claims in Georgia and the Atlanta area, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Mr. Sawyer’s family should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before any evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for its Clients, including for victims of Georgia motor vehicle accidents such as this one. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

Gainesville News

A motor vehicle accident tragically claimed the life of Austin Jeremy Tatum and seriously injured two other Wednesday evening, January 30, 2019 according to published reports.

According to AccessWDUN.com, Georgia State Patrol indicates that “Austin Jeremy Tatum, 32, was a passenger in a 2003 Dodge Neon that careened into two other vehicles on Gaines Mill Road just north of Jim Sweet Road.”  According to GainesvilleTimes.com, the victim’s car crossed the centerline and struck another car, and continued heading in the wrong direction before striking another vehicle head-on.

Charges are currently pending against the driver of the Dodge Neon, according to The Times story.

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and depending upon who is found fault in causing the accident, the family of Austin Jeremy Tatum may elect to file civil claims for his wrongful deathAdditionally, any survivors of this incident may also pursue legal claims for their injuries. Based upon its experience and success handling motor vehicle claims in Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the victims and their families should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before any evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for its Clients, including for victims of Georgia motor vehicle accidents such as this one. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.