8-Year-Old Boy Hit by Car While Riding Bike in Spalding County; Justice Available?

July 19, 2019

Spalding County News

An accident involving a vehicle and a bicycle injured a young boy Friday afternoon, July 19, 2019.

According to Fox5Atlanta.com, "[i]t happened around 3:30 p.m. along Baptist Camp Road" in Spalding County, Georgia.  Per the report, the "boy was riding his bike when he was struck by a car."

11Alive.com is reporting, "Georgia State Patrol later confirmed that the child is an 8-year-old boy." The boy was taken to Egleston Hospital with injuries that did not appear life-threatening.

The accident is under investigation.

Our Legal Take

As the details of this accident continue to develop, the family of victim may elect to file civil claims seeking substantial compensation for his injuries. The Murray Law Firm has had extensive and successful experience representing victims of cycling and pedestrian claims in Georgia, and the legal team at the firm suggests that the family of the victim should retain a law firm without delay to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation and the preservation of any and all evidence. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before this evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, including for victims and their families of Georgia cycling and pedestrian accidents such as this one and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a Client.  We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

Choosing the Right Attorney (CLICK HERE)

DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  "Contingent attorneys' fees" refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.