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The man charged with vehicular homicide in the hit-and-run death of a Fulton County teacher last weekend has been released on bond. Jamonta Leon Smith, 20, allegedly struck and killed Latasha Patrice Worthy in Union City on Sunday morning as she exited a car.

Investigators are still looking into the incident, which occurred on South Fulton Parkway.

Automobile accidents like this one, which may have occurred in part due to poor weather conditions and low visibility, happen often in Georgia. In many unfortunate cases, they result in catastrophic injury, or even death. The experienced attorneys at the Atlanta law firm of Pope & Howard, P.C. are committed to helping victims and their families in the event of these accidents.

When auto accidents occur, the attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. conduct thorough investigations of their own, and utilize the information they gather as well as their firm grasp of Georgia law to help victims seek compensation.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in an automobile accident, contact our offices today by calling (404) 994-4486. You can read more about Pope & Howard, P.C. by visiting www.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.

One person was killed, another seriously burned and three individuals were injured as the result of a nuclear plant explosion in southern France.  Those injured by the explosion were not contaminated with radiation.

The explosion took place in an oven used to melt radioactive metallic waste, but the cause has yet to be determined. No leaks outside of the site have been reported.

Regardless of where a plant explosion occurs, unfortunately people can suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. The industrial accident attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. have extensive experience representing the victims of industrial accidents. Victims who survive these accidents can have their lives impacted in many ways, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Permanent burn injuries
• Expensive medical bills
• Lost income due to an inability to work
• Intense emotional distress

Pope & Howard, P.C. understand how complex industrial cases work, and have the knowledge to navigate the complex relationship between worker’s compensation and industrial accident litigation.

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

A Mableton man died the morning of Thursday, December 2nd, after being struck by an SUV the previous night. According to authorities, a woman in a Toyota 4Runner hit 64-year-old James C. Miskel on Floyd Royd Wednesday night. After being transported to Atlanta Medical Center, he was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.

The streets of the Atlanta area can be extremely dangerous to drivers and pedestrians alike. Accidents can result from many different causes. Whether they are due to impaired driving, reckless driving or simple happenstance, these accidents can be tragic.

Regardless of the cause of a car accident, any loss of life or injury sustained affects all areas of a victim’s life. In the event of a catastrophic yet not fatal injury, a victim could suffer a number of consequences, including pain, high medical bills and an inability to work.

When faced with these unfortunate aftereffects of a car accident, it’s important that victims and their families receive the compensation they deserve. The lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C., are committed to seeking justice on the behalf of accident victims. Their expertise and extensive experience with handling similar cases makes them the right choice for anyone who has been involved in an accident.

If you or anyone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury or tragic death resulting from an automobile, motorcycle or truck accident, please call Pope & Howard today at 404-994-4486. Your initial consultation is free. You can also visit our website online at www.popehoward.com for more information.

A 39-year-old man was killed on November 8, 2010 when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck that made an illegal turn in front of him. The crash took place on Stone Road near Newton County’s recycling center at around 4:40 p.m.

A 2005 Dodge Ram tried to make a left turn and was struck in the rear by a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Terrance Michael Collins of Oxford, Ga., was ejected from his motorcycle and killed. The truck’s driver, 68-year-old Donald P. Kahle, suffered no injuries.

The streets of Atlanta can be dangerous, and are made even more so by reckless or careless driving. When drivers fail to follow the rules of the road, accidents can occur that result in catastrophic injuries or even death.
The attorneys at Pope & Howard, www.popehoward.com, have investigated numerous cases involving wrongful death and serious injuries as the result of motorcycle wrecks such as this one. Typically, such cases need to be investigated while evidence of the wreck is fresh.

When you find yourself involved in an accident such as this, the most important thing to do is ensure your safety. Following that, it’s crucial that you retain a lawyer who is committed to getting all the facts and seeking justice. The lawyers at Pope and Howard, P.C., are dedicated to gaining the compensation accident victims deserve.
If you or anyone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury or tragic death resulting from a motorcycle, automobile or truck accident, please call Pope & Howard today at 404-994-4486. You can also visit our website online at www.popehoward.com or www.georgiatruckingattorney.com for more information.

An accident in Douglas, Ga., put two people in serious condition and injured 27 more the night of Friday, October 15. In a seasonal turn of events, the accident occurred on Route 64 when a car struck a trailer carrying a church group on a hayride.

The trailer moved slowly along the road and the driver believed he had time to safely get across, said Pastor Hilton Martin, the leader of the church organization. Unfortunately, one passenger was tossed from the trailer, another suffered a leg broken in three places and many more sustained minor injuries due to the impact.

Everyone involved is expected to survive and recover, but these kinds of accidents don’t always end that way. Too often the victims of auto accidents suffer life-threatening or life-ending injuries, and in many cases they and their families fail to seek the justice they deserve.

Hayrides only drive the risky roads one month out of the year, but cars can be deadly year-round. Drivers can be negligent, impaired or simply unlucky, and in an instant a life can be lost or drastically changed. The lawyers at Pope & Howard, P.C. have years of trial experience in car accident cases and are adept at gaining full compensation for victims and their families. Please call Pope & Howard at 404-994-4486 if you or anyone you know has suffered catastrophic injury or death in an automobile accident. You can also visit Pope & Howard, P.C. online at www.popehoward.com for more information.

One Temple High School student was killed and 13 more were injured when a school bus ran off the road and flipped the afternoon of Monday, October 4. The cause of the accident is still unknown, although police report that a trainee accompanied by a more experienced driver was driving the bus at the time of the crash.

What we do know is that this accident will have an effect that resonates not just with the families of the victims, but throughout the community.

James Rashawn Walker was a 17-year-old with aspirations of going to college to study graphic design, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution. His friends report that he was positive and good-natured, always smiling. It’s always a tragedy to see a life end, especially when that life is so young.

These unfortunate events occur all too often. Whatever the cause, justice can be served. The lawyers at Pope & Howard law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, have extensive experience representing victims of automobile, bus and truck-related accidents, and have the knowledge necessary to gain compensation for the victims and their families.

If you or anyone you know has suffered a catastrophic injury or tragic death resulting from an automobile accident, please call Pope & Howard today at 404-994-4486. You can also visit our website online at www.popehoward.com for more information.

Woman Suspected in Hit and Run Accident in Marietta; Pope & Howard Can Help

Any automobile accident can be devastating and life changing, especially when it involves a hit and run.

Late Friday night, police reported that a sport utility vehicle slammed into a man crossing a Marietta street. A single shoe lay in the middle of Cobb Parkway, where the hit and run occurred.

Pope & Howard, P.C. in Atlanta, Georgia can help the families of such devastating car accidents recover medical losses and other expenses through litigation. Although Atlanta police said they do have a rough description of the vehicle and suspect, no arrests have been made. Many witnesses claimed that the car hit a Hispanic man so hard that the man’s body flew at least 50 feet.
A nearby motel owner said she went outside to check on a room when she heard the accident but never heard the driver even hit their brakes.

According to Cobb Police, the name of the victim has not yet been released.

Incidents like hit and runs are tragic cases that happen all too often. The lawyers at Pope & Howard in Atlanta know just how devastating the impacts of an automobile accident can be and how important it is for justice to be served.

The lawyers at the Pope & Howard law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, have extensive experience in representing victims suffering injuries from a hit and run. The tragic accident that recently occurred here in Marietta, Georgia, can result in just compensation for the victim’s family. Please call Pope & Howard today if you need help or if anyone you know has been victim to a hit and run: 404-994-4486. You can also visit our website online at www.popehoward.com for more information.

If you or anyone you know has been involved in a car accident, you know that it can be a life changing experience. On July 21, a motorcyclist died in Smyrna, Georgia, after an accident involving a pick-up truck. Smyrna police said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on the East-West Connector when he collided with a truck making a left turn onto Highlands Ridge Road. The motorcyclist crashed into the right side of the truck.

The victim was taken to Emory-Adventist Hospital and died shortly after. The name of the victim is not being released, pending notification of family members. The incident is still under investigation.

Statistics for motorcycle accidents have alarmingly been on the rise. At Pope and Howard, we see these kinds of devastating motorcycle accidents all too often. Georgia auto and motorcycle accident lawyers like Pope & Howard know just how dangerous roads can be and the impact these accidents have on our lives.

The lawyers at the Pope & Howard law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, have extensive experience in representing victims of auto and motorcycle accidents suffering from catastrophic injuries. A sense of security on the roads is too important to risk.

In addition to motorcycle accidents, Pope & Howard specialize in the following kinds of auto accident cases in Georgia:
-Rear End Collisions
-Drunk Driving Injuries
-Improper Maintenance
-Pedestrian Accidents
-Violations of the “Rules of Road”

The motorcycle accident that recently occurred here in Smyrna, Georgia, can result in just compensation for the victim’s family. Please call Pope & Howard today if you need help: 404-994-4486.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the State of Georgia may be getting tougher on driving distractions, including texting while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.

In Atlanta, drivers spend more time in traffic than any U.S. city except Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. According to David Strayer, a psychology professor, driver distractions cause thousands of deaths every year from motor vehicle collisions.

Strayer states that the laws need to catch up to the trend of negligence caused by driving distractions.

An effort is now being made in Georgia to do so.

Legislation may come up on the last day of this year’s General Assembly to address some driving distractions. Senate Bill 360 intends to ban texting while driving as well as possibly Internet surfing and e-mail while driving. Another initiative, House Bill 23, is directed only at drivers under 18 with provisional licenses.

Also on Friday, Oprah Winfrey is declaring “No Phone Zone Day,” to raise awareness about distracted driving. This will include a video link to Georgia Tech. The video will reference a study that shows 35 percent of metro Atlanta drivers admit they talk on a cell phone while operating a car or truck every day.

Car accident lawyers like Pope and Howard, P.C. know the importance of legislation aimed at reducing negligence while driving. In addition to passing new laws, drivers must be aware that their conduct can result in serious harm to others. Public awareness campaigns and legislation aimed at reducing negligence by motor vehicle operators are important steps towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on Georgia highways.

If you or a loved one has been harmed in any sort of vehicular accident, don’t wait to get legal representation. Contact one of our expert attorneys at Pope & Howard P.C. at 404-994-4486 or via e-mail.