November 18, 2009

Car-Train Crash On GA-SC Border Nets 4 Deaths

In a regrettable & tragic turn of events, a car that was attempting to cross a train track near the Georgia-South Carolina border Tuesday morning in southeastern Georgia was struck by an Amtrak train causing four people to be killed. The incident occurred several hours from Atlanta.

It appears that three adults and one child, all in the car, were casualties of the car-train wreck. Fortunately, none of the passengers on board were injured or killed.

The Amtrak train continued its destination city of Charleston.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent motorist or trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.atlantainjurylawyer.net, www.samlevine.com or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Car & Truck Wreck Lawyer"

November 15, 2009

Aftermath of Car Accident in Atlanta Georgia

Okay - the car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia has occurred. The Atlanta car accident was not your fault. What do you do next? Well, you want to keep all of your ducks in a row. Make sure that a police report is made detailing how the atlanta car accident occurred with reference to traffic citations issued.

Contact your insurance company in case the other driver is uninsured or does not have enough insurance. You may need to rely upon your own insurance to pay for your property damage & bodily injury claims. Then contact an Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident Lawyer.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent motorist or trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.atlantainjurylawyer.net, www.samlevine.com or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Car & Truck Wreck Lawyer"

October 30, 2009

What To Expect From Your Attorney After Your Atlanta Georgia Car Accident

You were involved in a car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia & you have hired an auto accident lawyer. What lies ahead for you? Well, follow your attorney's advice and complete your medical treatment. Don't miss an appointments and if at all possible, avoid gaps in treatment as they are detrimental to your injury claim. Ask your attorney questions about your car accident injury claim throughout your representation, including what options you have following medical treatment.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car, truck, train, helicopter or plane accident in Atlanta, Georgia or anywhere else in the United States, please feel free to visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or call me at my office 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, your "Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident & Injury Claim Lawyer"

October 21, 2009

What To Expect From Your Atlanta Georgia Car Accident Injury Claim

Your Atlanta, Georgia car accident has happened and if you already have hired an attorney, your focus should be on healing from your auto injuries and your car accident injury claim.

A person hurt in a car accident is entitled to money damages for pain and suffering, their medical bills, lost wages and all other damages available under the law.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car or truck accident in Atlanta, Georgia, please visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or call my office 24/7 at (404) 303-8875.

"Your Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident Lawyer"

October 14, 2009

Car Accidents In Atlanta, Georgia Involving DUI

Whenever a car or truck accident in Atlanta, Georgia involves a DUI, the consequences can be drastic and often times involve head on collisions and the intoxicated operator driving in the wrong side of the road.

The result is typically severes bodily injuries and massive property damages. Wrongful deaths often occur from these type of car or truck accidents.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car or truck accident in Atlanta,Georgia, I would invite you to please visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or feel free to contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law, http://www.samlevine.com/lawyer-attorney-1122318.html24/7 at (404) 303-8875.

Sam Levine, Esq., "your Atlanta, Georgia car accident lawyer"

September 20, 2009

Why Are So Many Trucks Involved In Car Accidents?

Trucks drive all around the United States. Despite trucker's best effort, they are invariably involved in numerous trucking/car accidents in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. Usually tragic consequences result from trucking accidents, including serious injuries and death. Now is the time to consult with and hire an Atlanta, Georgia Truck/Car Accident Attorney to advocate for your rights.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer"

September 20, 2009

Why Are So Many Trucks Involved In Car Accidents?

Trucks drive all around the United States. Despite trucker's best effort, they are invariably involved in numerous trucking/car accidents in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. Usually tragic consequences result from trucking accidents, including serious injuries and death. Now is the time to consult with and hire an Atlanta, Georgia Truck/Car Accident Attorney to advocate for your rights.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent trucker in Atlanta, anywhere around Georgia or the United States, please visit my websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or email or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law 24/7 for a free consultation.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta and Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer"

September 12, 2009

Revisiting Why You Need An Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident Attorney

Car accidents in Atlanta and around the state of Georgia are going to occur whether we like it or not. When they happen, handling your claim by yourself with the insurance company is not realistic. Insurance companies undoubtedly will try to minimize your claim even in situations where, the car accident involved extensive car damage and serious injuries.

It is important to have an Atlanta, Georgia car wreck attorney at your side to walk you through the claims and/or lawsuit process.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car or truck accident, please visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office.

Sam Levine, Esq.
"Your Atlanta, Georgia Car Accident Lawyer"

August 30, 2009

What To Look For In An Atlanta Georgia Car Accident Attorney

When you've been injured in a car accident, it is important to locate an Atlanta, Georgia auto wreck lawyer who is responsive to your questions and concerns. Locating an Atlanta, Georgia auto wreck attorney that is a good fit for you is critical to the synergistic energy necessary to obtain a good result for the client in his or her injury claim.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in any type of car or truck accident, please feel free to visit my website, www.samlevine.com and email me at sam@samlevine.com. Please also feel free to contact my law office at (404) 303-8875.

Sam Levine, Esq.
Attorney at Law

Your Atlanta Georgia Car Accident Attorney

June 20, 2009

Why You Need An Atlanta Car Accident Attorney

It is easy to get involved in a car accident driving around metro Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia. Car wrecks are just bound to happen, particularly in a big city like Atlanta. When it does happen through no fault of your own and you're injured, you need an Atlanta car accident lawyer who can help you through all of the legal, financial, economic and emotional mess.

The insurance company for the person who caused the car accident will not be sympathetic to you and will try to get you to settle your injury claim before you even know what the full extent of your injuries are.

Having an experienced Atlanta car wreck attorney by your side to ensure that your car damage, injury claim and related claims are promptly handled is very important.

For more information on how I can assist you, a family member or a loved one with your car accident case, involving injuries or death, please check out my website, www.samlevine.com. I can be reached 24/7 at (404) 469-4689 or at (404) 303-8875. I am happy to travel to you.

Your Atlanta car accident attorney.



December 29, 2008

Atlanta Car Accident Attorney

If you have been in a car accident in Atlanta, there are a variety of problems that you have to deal with, ranging in everything from damage to your car to dealing with medical bills and permanent injuries. Car accidents in Atlanta tend to be pretty serious and frequent given the growing population in and around Atlanta and the rest of Georgia.

The decision on who to hire as your attorney to represent you in your Atlanta car wreck case should be made thought and deliberation. If you do not have any damages other than to your car, you can probably handle that on your own. It is when you have bodily injuries from your Atlanta car accident where you should consult with and hire an Attorney. When you consult with an Attorney to represent you in your Atlanta, Georgia car accident case, inquire as to whether or not the Attorney litigates and tries cases because it is likely that you will need to file a lawsuit to recover the true value of your damages given the stubborn nature of insurance companies.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car, truck or bus accident in Atlanta, I would invite you to please visit either one of my 2 websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net of feel free to contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law, your Atlanta car accident attorney.

December 12, 2008

Medical Treatment After A Car Accident

If you have ever been injured a car accident, particularly in the metro Atlanta area, you know that you will either feel pain right away or several days later. Either way, you need to get medical treatment right away. Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries, including neck, back and shoulder injuries. During my law practice, I have known of people who have also injured their knees or banged their head on the windshield. These car accident injuries can be very serious and can lead to long term problems. When you are injured in a car accident, you need to think short and long term.

If you have been injured in a car accident, go to your primary care doctor and be examined. If you do not have a primary care doctor, go to the emergency room and get checked out. Any delays in treatment related to a car accident can cause problems if and when you file an injury claim with the other party's insurance company.

Chiropractors, Medical Doctors - who to go to? All medical providers play an important role in medical treatment after a car accident. There have increasingly been more multi-disciplinary facilities that have popped up that are more or less one stop shops where someone injured in a car accident can receive various types of treatment, including physical therapy, chiropractic and examination and treatment by a medical doctor.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in the Atlanta area or any part of Georgia or the United States, I would invite you to please visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net, or feel free to contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law, your Atlanta car wreck attorney.

November 28, 2008

Dealing With a Car Wreck in Atlanta, Georgia

Car wrecks are surprising, unpleasant events and whether you live in Atlanta, outside of Atlanta or anywhere else in Georgia, the Southeast or the United States, the experience of being a victim in a car crash is similar. If you have been in a car wreck in Atlanta, you are most likely having to deal with the damage to your car and possible personal injuries.

I am going to skip the checklist of things to do immediately after an Atlanta, Georgia car wreck as they have been addressed in a previous blog entry and talk about what to do in the following days, weeks and months. If you are hurt or feel that you are hurt, get checked out by a Doctor or go to the hospital. If you are hurt or claim you are hurt from the car crash and you do not have medical records to back it up, it will make it more difficult to pursue an injury claim related to the car accident with the at fault party's or your own insurance company in the case of a hit & run or if the other driver is uninsured or underinsured.

If you are given a referral to a doctor who is a specialist like and orthopedist or a neurologist, schedule an appointment, see the doctor and do not miss follow up appointments. Gaps in treatment are very damaging to your injury claim and remember, the claimant has the burden of proving to the insurance company and if a lawsuit is filed that reaches trial, to a jury, that they were hurt in the car wreck and are deserving of money damages. If the decision makers are not convinced that you are hurt, your chances of recovering any money will be diminished.

Stay tuned for additional thoughts about this and related car accident matters.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car wreck in Atlanta, Georgia or anywhere in the United States, I would invite you to please visit either one of my two websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

November 9, 2008

Car Accident? Checklist Of Things To Do

It is inevitable, whether you live or travel in a busy, urban area like Atlanta or slower pace rural area anywhere else in Georgia, car accidents are going to happen. They are emotionally trying and upsetting, but you need to keep your composure and make sure you do the the following things, whether the car crash happens in Atlanta or any part of Georgia.

If you have a cell phone, use it and call the police. They will come to the car accident scene and survey the incident to determine who, if any to issue a traffic citation to. If the car accident was not your fault, you will definitely want a police report generated and will want to obtain a copy of it for your records in case you need to file a property damage or injury claim. Be sure to take pictures of the property damage to your car and the other person's car.

If you are hurt in the car accident, get medical attention and follow up with your primary care doctor for subsequent treatment.

This list of things to do after a car accident is not exhaustive, but hits the major points.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car or truck accident in Atlanta, anywhere in Georgia or the United States, I would invite you to please visit my 2 websites, www.samlevine.com or www.atlantainjurylawyer.net. I can also be reached at my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.


August 26, 2008

Two Truck Collision In Cobb County In Atlanta Leaves Two Dead

A car accident (wreck) between a tractor trailer truck and a pick-up truck occurred early this morning on the top end of the perimeter in Cobb County, which is in Metro Atlanta. It is reported that a pick-up truck rear ended a tractor trailer truck - big rig - that was on the side of the I-75 ramp leading to I-285 west. Both occupants of the pick-up truck were killed in the car accident and the tractor trailer truck - big rig - burst into flames.

The truck - big rig wreck, which happened on the I-75 ramp leading to I-285, has resulted in the I-75 ramp being closed.

With two dead, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit will probably follow. Whether the driver of the 18 wheeler big rig caused or contributed to the truck accident is unknown and with the car accident having occurred on the highway, the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the truck crash.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in this or any other type of truck accident or car accident and you would like information or assistance, I would invite you to please visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

August 25, 2008

Truck Wrecks In Atlanta Make For Messy Morning Commute

A slew of truck accidents around metro Atlanta last Wednesday morning made for a challenging commute for many motorists. One person is reported dead.

Gwinnett County law enforcement report that one person, in particular, was killed in a tractor trailer truck wreck on Georgia Highway 316 near Harbins Road, this according to the Georgia DOT. Assuming liability is established on the part of the at fault motorist, a wrongful death lawsuit may follow.

Well south of the Gwinnett County Truck Wreck, was yet another truck crash on I-85 near Senoia Road. In this tractor trailer truck accident, the crash occurred in the southbound lanes, resulting in several injuries. Medical helicopters later arrived at the truck accident scene to wisk away those injured to local area hospitals.

To not be undone by the previously reported tracter trailer - 18 wheeler truck wreck - big rig accident, was another truck wreck south of Atlanta on I-85 involving a tracter-trailer that became ignited and caught fire because of leaking fuel.

Finally, a tracter-trailer wreck happened in Dekalb County when an 18 wheeler overturned on a ramp leading to I-285 from I-20. According to police, there were no injuries reported and no other cars a part of the truck wreck.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in this or any other truck -car crashe or wreck reported above or in any other tracter-trailer truck or car accident crash and you need information or assistance, please feel free to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

August 25, 2008

Truck Wrecks In Atlanta Make For Messy Morning Commute

A slew of truck accidents around metro Atlanta last Wednesday morning made for a challenging commute for many motorists. One person is reported dead.

Gwinnett County law enforcement report that one person, in particular, was killed in a tractor trailer truck wreck on Georgia Highway 316 near Harbins Road, this according to the Georgia DOT. Assuming liability is established on the part of the at fault motorist, a wrongful death lawsuit may follow.

Well south of the Gwinnett County Truck Wreck, was yet another truck crash on I-85 near Senoia Road. In this tractor trailer truck accident, the crash occurred in the southbound lanes, resulting in several injuries. Medical helicopters later arrived at the truck accident scene to wisk away those injured to local area hospitals.

To not be undone by the previously reported tracter trailer - 18 wheeler truck wreck - big rig accident, was another truck wreck south of Atlanta on I-85 involving a tracter-trailer that became ignited and caught fire because of leaking fuel.

Finally, a tracter-trailer wreck happened in Dekalb County when an 18 wheeler overturned on a ramp leading to I-285 from I-20. According to police, there were no injuries reported and no other cars a part of the truck wreck.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in this or any other truck -car crashe or wreck reported above or in any other tracter-trailer truck or car accident crash and you need information or assistance, please feel free to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

August 17, 2008

Multi Car Wreck In South Georgia Injures Fifteen

A serious wreck involving multiple vehicles occurred Thursday afternoon near the border of Miller and Decatur Counties on U.S 27 North in Miller County, which is in south Georgia. According to reports, the crash involved a semi-trailer truck, a school bus, a pickup truck and a Mini-van.

Six people were so seriously injured that they were taken by an Emergency Medical Helicopter to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Among those injured was a female pedestrian waiting for the school bus and two kids who were in a Mini-van. In total, there were some fifteen people injured in the multi vehicle crash.

It is believed that a semi-trailer truck rear ended two cars stopped behind a school bus transporting eight children who had just finished school at the Miller County Head Start program.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in this or a similar car wreck and you need info or assistance from an Attorney who helps Miller or Decatur County Georgia residents, please feel free to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.



July 20, 2008

Georgia Woman Killed In Rollover Truck Accident In North Dakota

A Georgia woman, Becky Ryan, of Suwanee, was killed outside of Oberon, North Dakota
Friday night when the 2001 Ford pickup truck, which she was a passenger, rolled over. The truck accident occurred when the Texas driver, Rhonda Linehan, lost control of her pickup truck and then over corrected. Ryan and the other three occupants were ejected from the truck and she was declared dead at the truck accident scene.

Two other passengers were treated for non life-threatening injuries at a local area hospital and released. A wrongful death claim or lawsuit will most likely follow on behalf of Ryan.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a truck or car accident and you would like info or assistance, I would invite you to please visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

June 29, 2008

Truck Wrecks Bring I-85 Traffic To A Halt Outside Of Atlanta

A six vehicle wreck involving a five cars and one 18 wheeler occurred Saturday on Interstate 85 during the earling morning hours in Coweta County. It is not yet known the full number and extent of the injuries of the individuals injured in the car accidents.

It has been reported, however, that following the car wrecks, at least three unknown people were life-flighted to Atlanta area hospitals, including Grady, Atlanta Medical Center and Scottish Rite.

It is not clear the exact cause of the car accidents, but it most likely had to do with an illegal lane change or a sudden stop in traffic. Depending on the causes of the car wrecks, property damage and bodily injury claims will most likely be filed with the at fault party's insurance company.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck or car accident, I would invite you to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.




June 23, 2008

8 Year Old Girl Killed in Trucking Accident on I-285 In Atlanta

A chain reaction truck crash on Sunday on Interstate 285 in Atlanta resulted in the tragic death of an eight year old girl. I-285, a very busy highway, was shut down for three hours.

Two trucks and four cars were believed to be involved in the trucking accident and eleven people, including some children, sustained injuries in the auto accident. It has been reported that the chain reaction trucking accident occurred when one of the 18 wheelers jackknifed.

The 18 wheeler accident occurred in the early morning just north of Camp Creek Parkway. Given the severity and extent of the injuries, including the death of the young girl, lawsuits are expected to follow, especially one for the wrongful death of the minor killed.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in any type of car or truck accident, i would invite you to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

June 21, 2008

Tow Truck Kills 11 Year Old Girl In Atlanta

An 11 year old girl, Alexis Allen, was struck and killed Friday by a tow truck while she was crossing the street on the way to school after getting off a Marta bus. The pedestrian accident occurred in the early morning. According to witnesses, the young girl was in the middle of the cross walk when the tow truck driver, Cirilo Figueroa, pulled around the bus and hit the girl, propelling her several feet into the air.

The girl died at the scene and unfortunately the mother witnessed everything. The tow truck driver claimed that he did not realize initially that he had struck the girl. The driver may face hit and run charges as it is alleged that he drove around the block after the pedestrian accident and then came back.

A wrongful death lawsuit is sure to follow.

If you or a loved one has been killed or injured as a pedestrian or in any type of car or bus accident, I would invite you to visit my website www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

June 8, 2008

One Killed One Injured When Pickup Truck Careens Into Cobb County Home

Early this morning, a pickup truck driven by a Powder Springs woman suspected of being drunk crashed into the bedrooms of an unincorporated Cobb County house killing and resulting in the wrongful death of a 14 year old boy as he was sleeping and injuring his sister.

The boy was pronounced dead at the accident scene and his sister was treated for minor leg injuries at South Cobb Hospital. The driver of the pickup truck is a 44 year old woman. The Cobb County authorities are waiting for results of drug and alcohol tests.

A lawsuit for the wrongful death of the boy and the injuries to the minor sister will mist likely be filed. Punitive Damages, assuming that the alcohol/drugs tests come back positive, will most certainly be sought in Cobb County State or Superior Court depending on the preference of the Plaintiffs' Attorney.

If you or a loved one has been killed or injured by a drunk, intoxicated or sober driver, I would invite you to visit my website www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

May 26, 2008

Georgia Woman Dies in Truck Wreck

Over the Memorial Day Weekend, a 29 year old Georgia woman Gordan County, Tanya Simms, was killed in a car accident east of Calhoun when a pickup truck pulled out in front of she and her husband, Justin Simms, this, according to the Gordon County Coroner.

Justin Sims tried to save his wife at the car accident site, but she later died. The car crash occurred following a birthday celebration in honor of Tanya Simms. Justin Simms sustained minor injuries. As with all highway car wrecks in Georgia, the accident was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol.

The driver of the pickup truck will likely face criminal charges and a wrongful death lawsuit is inevitable.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a car, truck or any other type of transportation accident, I would invite you to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.



April 22, 2008

Detroit Area Man Injured in Car Accident Seeks Seven Figures In Damages

A man from Detroit has filed a personal injury lawsuit against a local leader, Brett Harris, and his employer, New Haven Community Schools in the wake of a car accident involving a school van. The Plaintiff, Daniel Jackson, maintains that he sustained serious back injuries in the February 28, 2007 collision when the school van crashed into his pick-up truck.

The Plaintiff, 52 years old, claims he herniated two discs in his low back, which necessitated two surgeries. According to his attorney, his client will need additional surgical intervention.

The lawsuit names State Farm as a co-defendant and details the Plaintiff's claims of physical and emotional pain and suffering and diminished quality of life. If the case goes to trial, the Plaintiff is expected to testify that the Defendant was distracted when he was reaching for some mints at the time of the car crash and there was a smell of alcohol on his breath as well.

If you or a loved one has been injured by in a car, truck or any other type of transportation accident as a result of the negligence of a government employee or private citizen, I would invite you to please visit by website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.

March 5, 2008

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Drunk Driver

A widower, Mark Kinstle, recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Mark Lusher alleging that Mr. Kinstle rear-ended his wife, Michelle Kinstle, while drunk. To make matters worse, it is also alleged that in the complaint that Mr. Lusher transferred over a $100,000 to his wife to keep the Kinstle family from putting their hands on the money. Mr. Lusher already faces criminal charges related to the car accident, including vehicular homicide and DUI.

At the time of the accident in rural Ohio, Mark Lusher was driving a Chevy Silverado truck and if he is convicted on all the charges, he faces substantial jail time. Lusher's attorney chimed in by stating that "it is premature for Kinstle to seek Lusher's assets." Do not be surprised if Kinstle's attorney files some papers with the court to prevent Lusher from transferring or disposing of his various assets in order to insulate himself personally from a judgment.

Based upon the complaint, Lusher was triple that of the legal blood alcohol level limit and after the crash, he kept going thereby failing to come to the aid of Michelle Kinstle. Punitive damages are sought in this wrongful death case.

If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in any type of car or truck accident, I would invite you to please visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact me, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.


February 12, 2008

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company Over Deadly Car Crash

A tragic accident occurred recently in central Kentucky involving a truck driver, Richard Gussler, who is alleged to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and another car, which has led to a wrongful death lawsuit against the Trucker's company. The wrongful death lawsuit involving the 18 Wheeler was brought by the spouse of a man, Joey Kirk, who claims that the trucker was drunk or on drugs when he slammed into the rear of her husband's car, killing him instantly.

The deceased's wife is pushing for $10,000,000 in damages against the trucker's employer. Incidentally, the trucker was charged with manslaughter, a felony of course, which if convicted, should help boost the civil wrongful death claim, particularly in the eyes of the jury, if the case gets that far. The trucker's employer, Mountain City Ford, stands to get hit with a sizable jury verdict, especially if the Plaintiffs can prove the trucker was intoxicated in some way.

These folks who operate big rig 18 wheelers really do have a huge responsibility to drive with extreme caution. Failure to do so, particularly when compounded by intoxication can, as we see, lead to deadly consequences.

If you or a loved one has been affected or touched by this type or any other type of deadly accident, I would invite you to please visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.


January 25, 2008

Tractor Trailer Accident Results In Indictment of Truck Driver

A Las Cruces man who operated an 18 Wheeler involved in a head-on collision on Christmas Eve resulting in the wrongful death of another motorist, has been indicted for manslaughter and leaving the scene of the accident. According to authorities, the 36 year old truck driver, Jesus Ramirez, is presently at large.

The victim is 18 year old Raymundo Bacerra and the accident occurred when Ramirez was trying to pass another car, was unsuccessful, resulting in the tragic collision. The victim was ejected from the truck and pulled by the semi.

It is not yet known whether Bacerra's family will file a wrongful death lawsuit.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident caused by an overzealous truck driver, I would invite you to visit my website or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.


January 20, 2008

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Man In Drunk Driving Accident

The family of Syblen and Andrew McAbee, both of whom were killed in a car accident by a drunk driver, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in an Anderson, South Carolina court, seeks money damages against not only the drunk driver, but also the driver's employer (Craft Construction Company) because the drunk driver was operating the construction company's truck at the time of the tragic accident.

As with any wrongful death lawsuit, the named Plaintiff's include the survivors (the children) and the victims' estate. The named Defendant is Robin Blair and there were a total of three people who lost their lives.

The Defendant Robin Blair was charged with DUI and his criminal prosecution will no doubt assist in the prosecution of the wrongful death lawsuit.

If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a similar accident, I would invite you to visit my website, www.samlevine.com or contact my office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.


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January 13, 2008

Wrongful Death: Truck Accident Lawsuits On Horizon After Pileup in Florida

Numerous people are expected to file lawsuits, including for wrongful death, shortly after a pileup involving multiple 18 Wheelers in Orlando, Florida this past week. The potential Plaintiffs are sifting through all of the evidence and facts to determine exactly who will be named as Defendants in the lawsuit. It is a foregone conclusion that one or more of the tractor trailer drivers and their respective companies will be named in the complaint.

The pileup involved a couple of minivans and one of the potential plaintiffs is barely hanging on with life support. Florida officials were in the process and in fact did start a fire to burn dry brush, so the State could be named as a Defendant. Time will tell. No matter who are ultimately named as Defendants in this wrongful death lawsuit, it is sad and tragic.

Accidents like these could and should be avoided. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an 18 wheeler truck accident like this one, please contact my law office, Sam Levine, Attorney at Law, for a free consultation.

January 8, 2008

Family Weighs Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Truck Driver

The family of a Florida woman is considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit against another truck driver following what has been described as a fiery crash that took place in rural Alabama just before Christmas. One of the two trucks, the log hauler, pulled out in front of another trucker, Deborah Fields, causing her to strike the rear of the log hauler.

The log hauler was cited for failure to yield the right of way and now faces criminal charges. It is unlikely that the family of the 18 wheeler operator will not file suit under these tragic circumstances.

Also facing a potential wrongful death lawsuit is the log hauling company itself given that the log hauler was oin the job at the time of the truck accident.

The law office of Sam Levine represents people and families who have been hurt or killed in these types of accident. For more information, please contact the law office of Sam Levine, Attorney at Law.