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BUIs Are Up For Georgia Boating Accidents

Georgia officials say tougher laws have led to fewer boating accidents. While there has been a decline in boating accidents, for the second consecutive year, the number of Georgians cited for boating under the influence has increased. So far this year, the number of boating accidents is down to 91, compared to 99 last year….

September 16, 2015

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Georgia Man Suffers Head Injury After Motorcycle Accident

A Georgia motorcyclist was hospitalized with a head injury after motorcycle accident in late July on I-90. The victim and his cousin were enjoying a leisurely cruise when a caravan of camper trailers moved in front of their motorcycles. The cousin was able to stop his motorcycle in time, but the victim ended up hitting…

July 29, 2015

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The McArthur Law Firm Helps Fund Rutland JROTC Field Trip

Our Macon, Georgia personal injury law firm puts giving back to our local community as a top priority. Recently, we got involved with the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program at Rutland High School to give the kids there an experience they will never forget. Kathy McArthur made a donation of $1,000 to help fund a…

July 27, 2015

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McArthur Law Firm Joins Evander Holyfield In The Ring

Our Macon, Georgia attorneys are incredibly proud to announce a professional association with the legendary Evander Holyfield for a series of commercials, billboards and internet initiatives get the word out to injury victims that they have a fighter on their side. Holyfield, whose prolific athletic career has led to four heavyweight championship wins, agreed to…

July 24, 2015

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What’s The ‘July Effect’? Avoiding Medical Malpractice

If you visit a hospital for care this month, you should take note of the ‘July Effect’, a phenomenon that can lead to medical malpractice. Because new graduates start their medical rotations in July, each year, around 100,000 doctors in training in the U.S. take on new responsibilities. Unfortunately, this can lead to the ‘July…

July 21, 2015

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What Causes Fatal Truck Accidents?

Sadly, each year, an estimated 4,000 Americans are killed in commercial and fatal truck accidents and their family members are left to pick up the pieces after their death. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:: Driver error (reckless actions like speeding or aggressive driving) Driver fatigue Driver inexperience Truck part failure…

July 20, 2015

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Two Tractor Trailer Wrecks Kill Five In Georgia

In a tragic crash on I-16 that involved at least seven vehicles, five lives were taken this morning. The tractor trailer wrecks occurred in Bryan County, Georgia just west of the Highway 280 exit. According to news sources, a tractor-trailer truck appears to have been driving too fast and failed to properly and safely slow…

April 22, 2015

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