Law Blog Atlanta

According to the AJC, there has been an epidemic of abuse and mistreatment in personal care homes throughout the Atlanta area recently. Residents of these homes are being treated poorly by the staff members who are trusted to take good care of them. It’s tragic when stories like this occur, whether in personal care homes, assisted living homes or nursing homes.

In the event that a patient in one of these homes is mistreated, an experienced lawyer can help their family seek compensation and justice. The attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. handle cases involving nursing home liability and negligence, and are known for getting results.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of nursing home negligence, please contact Pope & Howard, P.C. today. You can reach us by calling (404) 994-4486 or by visiting our website online at http://www.popehoward.com.

A teenager was injured in Buffalo, New York last week when a car struck him, flipping him into the air. The driver of the vehicle that hit the teenager fled the scene, but was apprehended within minutes thanks to eye-witness descriptions.

The teenager, an 18-year-old boy from Buffalo, suffered multiple injuries but has been released from the hospital. The driver of the car, a 19-year old Nigerian exchange student, has been charged with assault, reckless driving and fleeing from a police officer, according to the AJC

Drivers are not only dangerous to other drivers—pedestrians like that Buffalo teenager are at risk, as well. Factors like impaired driving, poor visibility, speeding and more can lead to car accidents involving pedestrians, and the victims of these accidents are at risk of sustaining serious injuries or even fatalities.

In the unfortunate event of an automobile accident that involves injuries, it’s best to retain counsel. The experienced auto accident lawyers at Atlanta-based Pope & Howard, P.C. can help victims and their families seek justice and compensation.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in an automobile accident of any kind, pleaes contact us today by visiting our website at http://www.popehoward.com, or by calling us at (404) 994-4486.

A pedestrian was killed on Friday evening when he was hit by a car near Austell, Georgia, according to the AJC. The man, from Marietta, was crossing the street when he was struck by a Volkswagen Jetta driven by a woman from Austell.

The man was taken to WellStar Cobb Hospital and was pronounced dead there. The driver of the Jetta was not injured, and has not been charged.

Pedestrian accidents like this can result in serious injuries or even death, like in this case. Whether they are the result of driver error, equipment malfunction, impaired driving or any number of other facts, they can be quite serious. Victims of these kinds of automobile accidents who have suffered catastrophic injury can benefit from the assistance of an experienced team of attorneys, like the Atlanta-based lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C.

The attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. are committed to seeking justice for the victims of these kinds of automobile accidents. If you would like to schedule an appointment today, please call (404) 994-4486 or visit our website at http://www.popehoward.com.

A 2-year-old girl was seriously injured last Friday afternoon when she was involved in a car accident in Waleska, Georgia in Cherokee County. The girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the AJC, while a 7-year-old and a 4-year-old who were passengers in the same car also sustained more minor injuries.

The car was being driven by a 27-year-old Canton man, the father of the 2-year-old. The other passengers were his relatives. The accident occurred when the car collided with a tree.

Car accidents all too often result in serious injuries, and can be particularly dangerous when young children are involved. When accidents occur that result in these kinds of injuries, it’s important that the victims and their families seek the help of experienced attorneys like those at Atlanta’s Pope & Howard, P.C. Only attorneys who specialize in automobile accident cases can properly navigate the complexities of such cases, seeking compensation and justice alike for victims.

If you or someone you care about has sustained injuries in a car accident, please contact our office today by calling (404) 994-4486 or by visiting our website online at http://www.popehoward.com.

One man was killed and another was injured in a fiery accident that occurred on I-75 near Cartersville Sunday afternoon. A portion of the interstate was closed for almost 10 hours while the fire burned itself out, according to the AJC.

On Sunday, the driver of a pickup truck apparently crossed the median of the road, crashing headlong into a tractor trailer that was headed south. The driver of the pickup truck, a Kennesaw man, was killed. The driver of the tractor trailer, a man from Indiana, suffered serious burns.

Accidents like this happen too frequently on Georgia highways and roads, and much like this one, can often result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. In the event of an accident such as this, the victims and their families can benefit from the services of a Georgia attorney experienced at automobile and tractor trailer accident law.

The skilled Atlanta attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. specialize in these kinds of cases. They are dedicated to helping victims and families seek compensation and justice after devastating losses.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an automobile accident or tractor trailer accident, please contact the lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C. today by calling (404) 994-4486 today.

A small airplane crashed into the roof of a Publix grocery store in Volusia County, Florida on Monday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The plane took off from Deland Municipal Airport and dropped out of the sky above the Publix store, according to witnesses. Police report that five people, including the pilot of the plane, were injured in the accident

The cause of the plane crash is still unclear. An investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board reported that he saw no signs of engine failure, but the airplane was seriously damaged in the wreck, making any investigation into the causes of the accident more difficult.

These kinds of small plane accidents can be caused by engine failure, but also a number of other factors, like pilot error, inclement weather, low visibility, other equipment malfunction and more. No matter the cause, they can lead to serious injury. Sometimes, these kinds of accidents can even be fatal.

In the event that a plane crash causes a catastrophic injury or worse, it’s important that victims and their families retain the services of experienced attorneys like those at Atlanta-based law firm Pope & Howard, P.C. Attorneys skilled in aviation accidents like these have the expertise necessary to seek adequate compensation and justice for victims and their loved ones.

If you or someone you know has suffered injuries or even been killed in an aviation accident, don’t hesitate to call our offices at (404) 994-4486. You can also learn more about Pope & Howard, P.C. on our website, at http://www.popehoward.com.

A port worker was killed in a forklift accident in Savannah last Wednesday, according to the AJC. The woman, a member of the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1475, was struck by a forklift at Georgia Ports’ Ocean Terminal near a bulk carrier ship that had recently arrived from Wilmington, NC. She was 57 years old.

Job sites like ports, construction sites and others can be extremely dangerous places to work. Workers are involved in accidents at Georgia job sites all too often thanks to a number of factors, such as:

• Equipment malfunction
• Structural failures
• Fires and explosions
• Misuse of harmful chemicals or toxins
• And more

These accidents can result in catastrophic injury or even death, like in the tragic case of last week’s forklift accident. When these circumstances occur, victims and their families can benefit from the experience and expertise of lawyers who specialize in these types of cases, such as the attorneys at Atlanta-based Pope & Howard, P.C. Geoff Pope and Marc Howard have years of experience handling job site accident cases and seeking compensation for the victims of unfortunate accidents.

If you or someone you know has sustained serious injuries or worse due to an accident on a job site, the skilled attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. can help. Please call our office today at (404) 994-4486 to schedule an appointment. You can also learn more about our firm on our website at http://www.popehoward.com.

A man was seriously injured when he was struck by a car in Cobb County on Tuesday night. The man was crossing Roswell Road in a crosswalk when a Hyundai Sonata hit him, leaving him in critical condition.

According to police, alcohol may have been a factor in this accident. While alcohol can often factor into the kind of serious automobile accidents that leave passengers, pedestrians and drivers alike injured, there are many other potential causes for accidents, such as:

• Violations of the rules of the road
• Improper vehicle maintenance
• Inclement weather and low visibility
• And many more

No matter the cause, working with a skilled attorney is crucial when one suffers injuries thanks to an automobile accident. The lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C., based in Atlanta, have years of experience handling cases of this nature and seeking compensation for victims and their families.

If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured in an accident involving an automobile, the attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. can help. Call us today at (404) 994-4486 to schedule a consultation appointment. You can also find more information about our firm and our lawyers on our website at http://www.popehoward.com.

Early Tuesday morning, three people were injured in an accident that involved a MARTA bus. The accident happened on Moreland Avenue at Euclid Avenue in Atlanta, according to the AJC.

The accident occurred when another driver collided with the MARTA bus, stated a MARTA spokeswoman. The three passengers on the bus who were injured were taken to Atlanta Medical Center.

Automobile, bus and truck accidents happen on the streets of Atlanta each and every day. In cases like this, they can cause injury. In more severe cases, they can be fatal. It’s important to retain the services of a skilled automobile accident attorney when you suffer an injury. The Atlanta-based law firm of Pope & Howard, P.C. features attorneys who have years of experience handling cases like these.

If you or someone you care about is injured in an accident involving an automobile, bus or tractor trailer, the attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. can help. Please contact us today for a consultation appointment by calling (404) 994-4486, or by visiting us on the web at http://www.popehoward.com.

A Delta airplane ran off a taxiway early this morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The plane was undergoing maintenance when it slid off the end of a taxiway into an embankment, according to the AJC.

Fortunately, the airplane was undergoing maintenance and only two mechanics were on board. Neither mechanic was injured. Things could have been much worse, as a Delta spokesman reported that the plane in question sustained “significant damage” during this incident.

Aviation accidents encompass more than just crashes, and can be caused by a number of things, including equipment malfunction, user error and more. They can also result in serious injury and even death. Experienced aviation accident lawyers, like the Atlanta-based attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C., can best represent the victims of these accidents, seeking compensation for them and their families.

If you or someone you know has sustained injuries in an aviation accident, the skilled attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. can help. Contact us today for a consultation by calling (404) 994-4486 or by visiting our website online at http://www.popehoward.com.