Georgia Personal Injury Blog
Recently, the University of Georgia School of Law dedicated the James E. Butler Courtroom.
Located on the first floor of Dean Rusk Hall, this courtroom honors three generations of the Butler family. The occasion included the unveiling of a portrait of James E. “Jim” Butler, Jr. (JD‘77) by artist Beth Stephens that hangs outside the courtroom.
Lower unemployment means higher death rate on the road
Lower unemployment means higher death rate on the road – Car accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Air bag manufacturer recalls defective inflators
Air bag manufacturer recalls defective inflators – auto product liability – Butler Prather LLP
Appeals Court Affirms $40M Wrongful Death Judgment Against Chrysler
The Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed Decatur County Superior Court Judge Chason’s rulings in Walden v. FCA (Fiat-Chrysler Automotives, formerly known as “Chrysler.”) reducing the verdict from $120 million to $40 million. The Walden v. Chrysler case was tried last year, in Bainbridge, GA, resulting in a verdict on April 2, 2015. Four ½ year old Remington (“Remi”) Walden died in flames after the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee in which he was a passenger was rear-ended and the gas tank, which was located at the extreme rear of the car, burst. The ruptured tank caused a gas-fed fire that Remington…
IIHS top safety rating given to 3 cars
IIHS top safety rating given to 3 cars – Car accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Self-driving cars face resistance on safety grounds
Self-driving cars face resistance on safety grounds – Car accidents – Butler Prather LLP
AAA study suggests that road rage is a common problem
AAA study suggests that road rage is a common problem – Car accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Exploding whipped cream cans and dangers of defective products
Exploding whipped cream cans and dangers of defective products – blog – Butler Prather LLP
Many parties could be liable in a tour bus accident
Many parties could be liable in a tour bus accident – commercial vehicle accidents – Butler Prather LLP
Training rules to go into effect for new truck drivers
Training rules to go into effect for new truck drivers – Truck accidents – Butler Prather LLP