Family of Georgia Motorcycle Accident Victim Pleads for Info on Hit-And-Run Motorist

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Jason Schultz

The family of a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in an accident last week in Henry County has pleaded for the public to come forward with any information that can help locate the hit-and-run motorist responsible for the crash. 

The motorcyclist, a young father of three boys was riding his motorcycle at about 8 PM, when his motorcycle was struck by a Toyota Highlander. The Highlander was being driven by a young woman. Her car struck the motorcycle, throwing the victim several feet away from the point of impact. He sustained numerous injuries, and remains in a critical condition. According to witnesses, the Highlander driver simply drove off from the scene

Henry County police believe that the crash was caused when the woman failed to yield to the motorcycle while turning left. The victim’s wife has launched an appeal for information about the driver of the Highlander. 

Georgia motorcycle accident attorneys know that most of these crashes are caused due to motorists lack of attention.  Most motorcycle accidents can be prevented if motorists simply look for motorcycles before changing lanes or turning.  A motorcyclist is easy to miss if your full attention is not on the road.  This is another tragic example that highlights that all of us need to take extra precaution and care while driving.

Jason Schultz is a Georgia motorcycle accident lawyer, helping injured victims of motorcycle accidents in Georgia recover compensation for their injuries.

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Atlanta Man Killed in Hit and Run Car Accident

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Jason Schultz

An Atlanta resident was killed in a hit and run car accident over the weekend. While his family mourns the death of Howard DePass, police are continuing their search for the two men in the SUV that struck him.  On Saturday night, DePass was driving home when he was struck head-on by a Ford Expedition. The two occupants of the Expedition got out of the SUV and fled on foot.

Police have determined that the Expedition was stolen. They are investigating leads, but so far, no one has been arrested. According to his family, DePass was a hardworking man who was looking forward to seeing his daughter graduate in May.

 

Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration releases statistics regarding traffic fatalities from the previous year. It includes details of people killed in drunk driving accidents, speeding-related car accidents, motorcycle crashes and pedestrian accidents. These statistics help law enforcement agencies understand how successful their accident prevention efforts have been, and what they need to focus on to prevent accidents in the future. In Georgia last year, there were a total of 1,493 deaths in traffic accidents. Behind each of those 1,493 fatalities is a shattered family, for whom the loss doesn’t end with a new year and a new set of statistics. The emotional loss for these husbands, wives, and children, is incalculable. Although Georgia's wrongful death laws can help these people hold the responsible party accountable for his/her negligence, there is no law that can help these families feel whole again or bring back a loved one lost due to carelessness.

 

Jason Schultz is a Georgia wrongful death attorney, helping families of victims of others' negligence recover their full and rightful compensation under Georgia law.

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