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Patrick Godwin and Amber Krystine Horton Seriously Injured in Ga. 197 Head-On Collision.

Patrick Godwin and Amber Krystine Horton Seriously Injured in Ga. 197 Head-On Collision. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Habersham County News

A motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles injured multiple people Saturday morning, March 30, 2019.

According to AccessWDUN.com, “at approximately 10:48, troopers from Post 7 Toccoa responded to a two-vehicle crash in Habersham County…[t]he crash occurred on Ga. 197, south of Bobby Brooks Road.”  The news report states “[a] 2012 Toyota Highlander…was traveling north on Ga. 197 and the driver failed to maintain his lane and crossed the centerline, striking an oncoming vehicle head-on…[t]hat other vehicle, a 2010 Toyota Camry driven by Patrick Godwin, 39, of Pensacola, Fla., was traveling south on Ga. 197.”  The Driver of the Camry, Patrick Godwin, “was taken to NGMC by Air Life Georgia Helicopter,” and a passenger also in the Camry, Amber Krystine Horton, was “transported by ambulance to Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) in Gainesville,” according to NowHabersham.com.

The driver of the Toyota Highlander was allegedly charged with failure to maintain lane according to the media reports.

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and depending on who is deemed to be at fault in causing the accident, Patrick Godwin and Amber Krystine Horton may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their injuries.  Based upon its extensive experience and success handling these types of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Patrick Godwin and Amber Krystine Horton 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: Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements

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: 888-842-1616. 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.

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Stephino Olajwon Hudson Killed in Pedestrian Hit and Run Accident.

Stephino Olajwon Hudson Killed in Pedestrian Hit and Run Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Camilla News

A pedestrian accident claimed the life of a man early Sunday morning, March 31, 2019. According to WCTV.tv, “[t]he call came in around 4 a.m. Sunday for a report of a pedestrian hit near the intersection of US Highway 19 and Old Georgia Highway 3.”  The news story reports that “GSP found the pedestrian, 24-year-old Stephino Olajwon Hudson, deceased at the scene.” WCTV.tv reports that “[w]itnesses say the pedestrian was walking in the roadway when a driver in a silver Dodge Charger struck him and drove off.”  A vehicle matching the description was later found and “GSP, Thomasville Police and the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office located the suspected driver…in a motel room and took him into custody without incident,” according to WCTV.tv.

The investigation is ongoing according to media report.


Our Legal Take

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

Based upon its experience and success handling pedestrian accident cases, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Mr. Hudson’s family should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the vehicles and roadways involved and a review of traffic surveillance footage 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 for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.

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.

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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.

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Accident Involving Coweta County School Bus Causes multiple injuries.

Accident Involving Coweta County School Bus Causes multiple injuries. (WSBtv.com)

Coweta County News

A motor vehicle accident caused injuries to several people Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2019.  According to WSBtv.com, “[a] school bus was involved in a chain-reaction crash in Coweta County Thursday afternoon, injuring multiple students, the bus driver and an assistant…the crash happened at Highway 154 and Woolsie Road around 12:15 p.m.” The news story reports that “two cars were going north, with one about to pull onto Woolsie Road. One car bumped the other, sending the lead car into the path of the bus…[t]he car clipped the bus as it swerved to try to avoid the accident. The bus ended up on its side.”  The WSBtv.com news story indicates that “two students and two adults on the bus were transported to a hospital as a precaution. Another student in one of the cars also was taken to a hospital.”

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and depending on who is deemed to be at fault in causing the accident, the injured victims may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their injuries.  Based upon its extensive experience and success handling these types of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests the victims 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: Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements

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: 888-842-1616. 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.