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According to the Colorado State Patrol, a passenger van carrying 13 people struck the back of a tractor trailer on the highway.  The accident killed the driver and five of his foster children. Seven other individuals were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The tractor trailer driver was also taken to the hospital for treatment and released.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the accident, but cell phone usage has been ruled out at this time.

Auto accidents, especially those involving tractor trailers can result in tragedy like the injury or death of innocent individuals. The Atlanta law firm of Pope & Howard P.C. only accepts cases involving catastrophic injuries or death because they believe that by limiting the number of cases they handle, they can maximize compensation for:

• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Medical Bills
• Wrongful Death
• Loss of income
• Defective roads or vehicles

If you or a loved one has been harmed in any sort of vehicle accident, contact one of our expert attorneys at Pope & Howard P.C. at 404-994-4486 or via our website, popehoward.com.

Last week, a plane crashed into a crowd of spectators during an air racing event in Reno, Nevada. The crash resulted in the death of ten individuals and seventy others were injured. Spectator injuries ranged from minor scrapes to catastrophic injuries, including severed limbs.

The magnitude of the Reno crash calamity has made national news and future air racing events will be closely evaluated by officials. The cause of this aviation accident has yet to be determined, but officials are conducting an investigation.

The investigation of any crash is an extensive process. The law firm of Pope & Howard, P.C. has years of experience regarding aviation accidents and wrongful deaths. The attorneys at Pope & Howards, P.C. will research NTSB reports, reports filed from the team that manufactured the aircraft, witness reports, and expert reports to file suit and attain fair compensation for the families.

No one enjoys reading about fatal plane crashes such as the one that occurred in Reno; however, all of the spectators who suffered catastrophic injuries or a wrongful death have loved ones and deserve justice. The law firm of Pope & Howard, P.C. has experts that handle cases like these with compassion and will work closely with loved ones to fully understand the circumstances involved.

If you or someone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury or wrongful death due to an aviation accident contact one of our expert attorneys at Pope & Howard P.C. for legal representation via popehoward.com or call 404-994-4486.

According to Gwinnett police, a stroller with a baby inside was placed between two parked cars by the mother.  Tragically, one of the parked cars backed into the stroller and crushed the infant.  No charges have been filed at this time.

As parents themselves, Georgia trial lawyers Marc Howard and Geoff Pope know losing a child is among the most devastating events a parent can experience. With years of experience in wrongful child deaths, the law firm of Pope & Howard P.C. works closely with family members, not just on the cases, but to ensure that the resulting emotions are not destructive of themselves.

Each wrongful death case is different because each person is different. Pope & Howard P.C. takes the time to get to know family members and friends of the deceased to understand fully who that person was and the impact that person had on others. The experts at Pope & Howard P.C. handle cases of wrongful death from:

• Death of a Child
• Property Negligence
• Medical Negligence
• Nursing Home Patients

If you have lost a family member or loved one from what you believe to be wrongful death, contact one of our expert attorneys at Pope & Howard P.C. via popehoward.com or call 404-994-4486.