Motor Vehicle Accidents Archives

July 23, 2019

Justice Available? Carmen Pettiford, 18, Injured in Austell Head-On Car Accident.

By The Murray Law Firm

Carmen Pettiford Injured in Austell Head-On Car Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Austell News

An accident involving two vehicles Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, caused multiple injuries.

As reported by MDJonline.com, the crash happened on Veterans Memorial Highway near Davis Drive at around 5:30pm.

According to the report, a black 2007 Dodge Caliber being driven east on Veterans Memorial Highway failed to maintain its lane and entered the center turn lane colliding head-on with a grey 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.

The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu, “Austell resident Carmen Pettiford, 18, was transported to the nearby WellStar Cobb Hospital in Austell with non-life-threatening injuries,” per the report. The driver of the Dodge Caliber was transported to Grady Hospital in Atlanta with non-life-threatening injuries.

Cobb Police are handling the investigation.

Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As the details of this accident continue to develop, Carmen Pettiford may elect to file civil claims seeking substantial compensation for her injuries. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, and the legal team at the firm suggests that Carmen Pettiford should retain a law firm without delay to protect her interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. 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 this evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a Client. 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.

July 22, 2019

Justice Available for Family? Shani’ya Crapper Struck and Killed on Victory Drive, Columbus

By The Murray Law Firm

Pedestrian Shani’ya Crapper Struck and Killed on Victory Drive in Columbus. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Columbus News

A motor vehicle accident sadly claimed the life of a pedestrian Sunday night, July 21, 2019.

As reported by WRBL.com, a “woman was struck Sunday night by a car on Victory Drive, near Border Drive.” According to the report, the victim was transported to “Piedmont Columbus Regional emergency room where she later died from blunt force trauma.”

WTVM.com is reporting the identity of the victim as “20 year old Shani’ya Crapper.” Columbus Police Department Motor Squad is investigating the incident.

Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As the details of this accident continue to develop, the family of Shani’ya Crapper may elect to file civil claims seeking substantial compensation for their loss. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, and the legal team at the firm suggests that the family of Shani’ya Crapper should retain a law firm without delay to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. 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 this evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a Client. 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: 706.494.2800. Consultations are free and confidential.

Choosing the Right Attorney (CLICK HERE)

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.

July 22, 2019

Catherine Grant-Coons Killed In Ga. 115 Accident, White County. Justice Available to Family?

By The Murray Law Firm

Catherine Grant-Coons Killed In Ga. 115 Accident in White County. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

White County News

An accident involving a tractor-trailer and a vehicle Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2019, tragically claimed the life of a Tavares, Florida woman.

As reported by AccessWDUN.com, “[t]he two-vehicle wreck occurred on Ga. 115 east of Dock Dorsey Road in White County at about 12:35 p.m.”

According to the report, a 2007 Freightliner tractor pulling a 53-foot trailer was traveling west on Ga. 115. The driver of the tractor-trailer made an aggressive brake to avoid a collision with stopped traffic, which caused the truck to jackknife into the eastbound lane. The truck then struck an eastbound 2001 GMC Savanna van.

WhiteCountyNews.net is reporting, “the van was being driven by Catherine Grant-Coons, of Tavares, Florida…[Ms.] Grant-Coons was fatally injured in the crash.” The driver of the truck was uninjured, and charges are pending according to the report.

Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As the details of this accident continue to develop, the family of Catherine Grant-Coons may elect to file civil claims seeking substantial compensation for their loss. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, and the legal team at the firm suggests that the family of the Catherine Grant-Coons should retain a law firm without delay to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. 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 this evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a Client. 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: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

Choosing the Right Attorney (CLICK HERE)

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.