Personal Injury Law

Atlanta Motorcyclist Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver

Late Saturday night, a Georgia motorcyclist, James Springer, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. Fortunately the collision which caused his death was witnesses by an off-duty Georgia Highway patrolman. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the motorcyclist had run out of gas and was waiting for help in the merge area between I-20 westbound and the I-285 on-ramp. As he waited, a 19 year old from Long Beach, California Dexter Cathey, struck him as he merged onto I-20. When the driver failed to stop, Trooper Mark Campbell pursed him in his personal vehicle until Cathey finally gave up. He is now facing serious criminal charges.

Cathey will also face major civil litigation for causing the wrongful death of James Springer. In fact, based upon the evidence, one cannot imagine a case where a judgment for punitive damages would be more justified. The Georgia injury lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP have been representing victims of automobile accidents, trucking accidents and motorcycle accidents for over 45 years. If you or a loved on has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, call us to learn about your rights at 1 (800) 228-9159.

Full post as published by Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog on April 12, 2010 (boomark / email).