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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 worker in Alpharetta was taken to the hospital for injuries that resulted from a garbage truck towing a trailer striking his utility truck.  The worker was displaced 20 feet from the bucket attached to the utility truck. The utility worker is expected to make a full recovery.

The driver of the garbage truck called police the next day to report that he was involved, but did not realize he hit anything until he noticed the damage. The accident took place at the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and Old Milton Parkway.

The utility worker was taken to a hospital for treatment of broken bones and is expected to recover.

The Atlanta law firm of Pope & Howard, P.C. is dedicated to representing workers in dangerous work environments who suffer from severe injuries.  The legal experts at Pope & Howard, P.C. offer high-end legal representation in an effort to obtain fair compensation for their clients.

If you or a loved one suffers from a catastrophic injury, please contact the attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. at (404) 994-4486 or via our website, popehoward.com.

Two men working on the exterior of apartment homes in Atlanta were killed. The accident occurred when the two workers attempted to reposition the 80-foot lift they were utilizing, which then fell onto a concrete walkway.

Both men were transported to local hospitals, where they later died. The men were reportedly killed by the fall, not crushed by the machine.

The Atlanta law firm of Pope & Howard P.C. is dedicated to getting ample compensation for workers who suffer catastrophic injuries. Construction and industrial sites are extremely dangerous working environments due to heavy machinery.

If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a construction or industrial accident contact the expert attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. for a free initial consultation at (404) 994-4486 or via our website, popehoward.com.

Late Tuesday night, an employee of Georgia Power Co. was electrocuted after coming in contact with a live line. He was part of a team trying to repair a power line connection that went down due to weather conditions.

Officials reported the accident occurred along U.S. 82, just east of Brookfield. A manager with Georgia Power stated that the employee had over 20 years of experience as a lineman.

Cases involving the death of a worker due to dangerous conditions are always devastating to read.  However, the attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. are experts in matters involving worksite catastrophic injuries.

Below are a few examples of related specialty areas Pope & Howard, P.C. have established to help people who have suffered injuries on the job, or their loved ones:

• Construction Site Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Structural Failures
  • Fires & Explosions

• Industrial Accidents
  • Malfunctioning or broken equipment
  • Negligence by contractors
  • Reckless behavior or improper oversight
  • Failure to follow OSHA regulations and other safety rules

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed due an accident that occurred on the job, please contact Pope & Howard, P.C. at 404-994-4486. You can also visit our website, popehoward.com, for more information.

Recently New York officials reported the death of a construction worker from Vermont, who died from accidental injuries. The accident occurred on a construction site in northern New York.

The worker was injured while operating an auger, or large drilling device, as he worked to install a pipe with a 3-foot-diameter.  Unfortunately, while operating the drill, the construction worker was thrown to the ground and pinned there by the auger. Although rescue attempts were made by others on the site, the injured worker was pronounced dead after arriving at a local hospital.

Due to heavy machinery and the nature of demanding physical labor involved in construction, the rate of injury in the construction work force is amongst the highest in all industries. Below are some examples of construction site injuries the attorneys at the Atlanta law firm Pope & Howard P.C. can file suit and reclaim losses for:

• Burns
• Electrocution
• Broken Bones
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Injury
• Amputation from careless or improper operations

Construction site injuries are often harmful or fatal. Pope & Howard P.C., is a practiced team of attorneys who are well versed in Georgia and federal laws and regulations. Attorneys with Pope & Howard, P.C. can help victims of construction site negligence recover compensation for catastrophic injuries that have resulted in mounting medical bills and lost income.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a construction site accident, please contact Pope & Howard, P.C. at 404-994-4486 for an initial free consultation. You can also visit our website, popehoward.com, for more information.

A tragic construction site accident occurred at Benjamin E. Mays High School over the weekend, killing a worker.  While working on an addition project for the high school, a metal pipe fell from the ceiling and struck the hydraulic lift the worker was using.  The worker then fell 20 feet and was fatally wounded.

The construction site for the high school addition project has been temporarily shut down while officials investigate the accident.

As this unfortunate incident demonstrates, construction site injuries are often harmful or fatal. The rate of injury in the construction work force is amongst the highest in all industries. Pope & Howard P.C., is a practiced team of attorneys who are well versed in Georgia and federal laws and regulations. Attorneys with Pope & Howard, P.C. can help victims of construction site negligence recover compensation for catastrophic injuries that have resulted in mounting medical bills and lost income.

Below are some examples of construction site injuries Pope & Howard P.C. can file suit and reclaim losses for:

• Burns
• Electrocution
• Broken Bones
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Injury
• Amputation from careless or improper operations

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a construction site accident, please contact Pope & Howard, P.C. at 404-994-4486. You can also visit our website, popehoward.com, for more information.  Your initial consultation is free.

The founding partners at Pope & Howard, P.C. will also attend the Biennial Legislative Summit

ATLANTA, GA –12/10/10 – Atlanta trial attorneys Geoff Pope &  Marc Howard, of the trial lawyer firm Pope & Howard, P.C., will attend the Biennial Legislative Summit in Athens, Georgia, and will host a reception for the Georgia State Senate. The event is scheduled to take place on December 12, 2010.

Pope & Howard, P.C. is an Atlanta law firm specializing in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases.  Geoff Pope is the President-Elect of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) and Marc Howard currently serves as Chair of the Civil Justice Political Action Committee of GTLA (PAC) and is a member of GTLA’s Executive Committee.    The two trial attorneys will represent GTLA and the PAC at a biannual meeting of Georgia legislators.

GTLA is the most prominent organization of trial attorneys in Georgia and works to promote the constitutional right to trial by jury, access to the courts and independent courts.  The PAC is a bipartisan organization with the goal of supporting both Democrats and Republicans who support the civil justice system and the constitutional right to trial by jury. Howard steered the PAC through the last election cycle, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Georgia legislative candidates.

The lawyers at Pope & Howard have successfully tried and settled hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases.  They are committed to serving and protecting Georgians’ rights, and will continue providing high-end legal representation to individuals who suffer severe personal or financial injury due to the wrongful conduct of others.

For more information on Marc Howard, visit please visit http://www.popehoward.com or call today for a free consultation: (866) 910-0642.

About Pope & Howard, P.C.

The lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C. in Atlanta, Georgia, are experienced trial lawyers dedicated to fairly representing clients for just compensation. The firm’s specialties include brain and spinal cord injuries, construction site accidents, trucking and tractor trailer, automobile and aviation accidents, and other cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury. Please visit the firm online at http://www.popehoward.com to learn more. Free consultations are available to potential clients.

ATLANTA, GA –12/7/10 – Atlanta trial attorney Marc Howard will address the holiday meeting of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) on December 10, 2010. Howard is chairman of the Civil Justice Political Action Committee (PAC) and will report on the activities of the PAC for the last election cycle.

Pope & Howard, P.C. is an Atlanta law firm specializing in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Geoff Pope is the President-Elect of the GTLA and Marc Howard currently serves as Chair of the Civil Justice Political Action Committee of GTLA and is a member of GTLA’s Executive Committee.  Howard also serves on the Georgia State Bar Board of Governors, representing Atlanta Post 36.

The PAC is a bipartisan organization with the goal of supporting both Democrats and Republicans who support the civil justice system and the constitutional right to trial by jury. Howard steered the PAC through the last election cycle, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Georgia legislative candidates.

“We need legislators who support the right of the people to have their cases determined by juries,” said Howard. “The Government should not substitute its judgment for that of citizens who have heard the facts of a case. We will stand behind candidates who stand up for the constitutional right to trial by jury, regardless of political party.”

The lawyers at Pope & Howard have successfully tried and settled hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases. They are committed to serving and protecting Georgians’ rights, and will continue providing high-end legal representation to individuals who suffer severe personal or financial injury due to the wrongful conduct of others.

For more information on Marc Howard, visit please visit http://www.popehoward.com or call today for a free consultation: (866) 910-0642.

About Pope & Howard, P.C.

The lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C. in Atlanta, Georgia, are experienced trial lawyers dedicated to fairly representing clients for just compensation. The firm’s specialties include brain and spinal cord injuries, construction site accidents, trucking and tractor trailer, automobile and aviation accidents, and other cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury. Please visit the firm online at http://www.popehoward.com to learn more. Free consultations are available to potential clients.