Butler Kahn recently obtained a confidential settlement on behalf of the family of a commercial diver whose life was tragically cut short during a routine dive at a hydroelectric dam. Georgia Power, which owned and operated the dam, admitted that it violated its own lockout-tagout (“LOTO”) procedures in connection with…
We’ve handled lots of cases involving tragic losses, hard-fought litigation, and large dollar figures, but we don’t always see forgiveness. That’s what made this case unique. The case was principally handled by Jeb Butler, Tom Giannotti, and Melody Walker. About Rosie Minor Rosie Minor was a special person. At 76…
Semi-Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Rome Car Accident That Killed Motorcyclist Kyle Holladay By Armuchee High School ROME, GEORGIA (September 27, 2023) – A motorcyclist identified as Kyle Holladay has tragically died in a Rome semi-truck accident along U.S. 27 not far from Armuchee High School. Floyd County officials are…
Georgia State Patrol Takes Over Investigation of Fatal Construction Vehicle Collision Involving Naelie Miller VIDALIA, GEORGIA (September 18, 2023) – A 60-year-old pedestrian identified as Naelie Miller has tragically died in a Vidalia street sweeper accident along East First Street. Toombs County officials are saying that the accident took place…
Christopher Bostwick (Full Name: Christopher Ryan Bostwick), of Locust Grove, Died In Hit-And-Run Collision With Tractor Trailer Truck on Interstate 75 HOUSTON COUNTY, GEORGIA (August 28, 2023) – A man riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle was killed in a Houston County hit-and-run semi-truck accident along Interstate 75. Houston County officials…
Motorcyclists make up a relatively small number of the vehicles on the road. But their riders are involved in a disproportionate number of serious injury and fatal collisions. According to Forbes, “motorcycle riders account for 14% of all traffic [fatalities], despite the fact only 3% of all registered vehicles are…
With gas prices rising over many years, it is unsurprising that more and more people have turned to bicycles to satisfy their transportation needs. Sadly, though, the increase in the number of cyclists on the road has led to additional bicycle accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, bicycle…
FORSYTH, GEORGIA (July 31, 2023) – Residents of northern Georgia are urging people to stay away from Lake Lanier after nearly 700 people have died at the man-made reservoir. There have been two recent deaths at the lake over the last weekend. A 61-year-old man jumped into the lake when he became distressed. The…
Believing that someone caused your loved one’s wrongful death is one thing. But the court requires facts and supporting documentation before they consider awarding compensation. A Georgia wrongful death lawyer can work diligently to secure evidence of the at-fault party’s negligence and build a strong case against them. Nothing can…
Butler Kahn recently obtained a $2,300,000 settlement in a pedestrian accident case. On Mother’s Day 2022, our client was out enjoying a morning walk when she was struck by an inattentive driver inside a marked crosswalk. Instead of celebrating the day with her daughter and husband, our 73-year-old client spent…
