Author Archives: Shane Bartlett
Huge Victory! CPSC Issues First-Ever Recall For Home Elevators!
As reported yesterday by the Washington Post, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted earlier this week to issue its first-ever safety recall for residential elevators (link to article). The recall was by agreement with one of the major manufacturers of home elevators, Otis Elevator Co. Most voluntary recalls are not voted on… Read More »
Boston Woman Killed in Elevator Accident
Tragically, on Monday evening another person lost their life as a result of an elevator accident. According to news reports, on September 14, 2020, a 38-year-old woman died as a result of a falling elevator at her apartment building at 1140 Commonwealth Avenue in the neighborhood of Allston in Boston, MA. According to reports, the… Read More »
3-Year-Old Shot at New Jersey Apartment Complex
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, a 3-year-old toddler was shot at an apartment complex in Asbury Park, NJ. At this time, no further details are available regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the extent of the toddler’s injuries. Yet another tragedy involving a toddler. While the details are still unknown, often these tragedies… Read More »
Philadelphia Man Injured in Elevator Accident
On Thursday, August 6, a man was injured when the elevator in which he was traveling suddenly fell 10 floors before crashing to a stop. This tragic incident happened at a worksite in downtown Philadelphia, PA. According to news reports, the elevator cable snapped causing the elevator to free-fall. The 26-year-old man was taken to… Read More »
CKF’s Alwyn Fredericks Interviewed By WSB-TV Concerning Waiver of Government Immunity and Insurance Limits – “Not going to cut it.”
As part of a special investigative report conducted by WSB-TV and along with other attorneys who have faced a similar legal hurdle, Alwyn Fredericks and our clients were interviewed concerning the Georgia law that limits recoveries for victims of governmental negligence, specifically as it relates to motor vehicle collisions. Click here for WSB-TV’s report…. Read More »
8-Year-Old and Teen Injured After Shooting at DeKalb Apartment Complex
On Friday afternoon, July 24, an 8-year-old boy was shot, and a teen was grazed after gunfire erupted at the Eastwyck Village Apartments in DeKalb County, Georgia. According to news reports, the 8-year-old was shot in the shoulder while the teen was grazed in the leg. The police have yet to identify any suspects as… Read More »
CKF’s Alwyn Fredericks Featured on Great Trials Podcast!
Alwyn Fredericks recently spoke on the Great Trials Podcast, discussing how he secured justice for our 18-year-old client who suffered a traumatic brain injury following a car crash. Despite the defense’s attempts to persuade the jury that our client was lying about her injuries or embellishing the extent of her pain, a DeKalb County… Read More »
Shooting at Apartments in Murfreesboro, TN
On June 18, police responded to The Pointe at Raiders Crossing Apartments in Murfreesboro, TN, after reports of gunshots. According to news reports, upon arriving, police found a 21-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. The victim, Leul Christopher Holloman, was life-flighted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he underwent surgery and remains… Read More »
Washington D.C. Woman Killed in Elevator Accident
Again, how many people have to die or suffer catastrophic injuries before the elevator industry takes action? As most of us are sheltering in place in our homes, yet another person has lost their life as a result of a residential elevator accident. According to news reports, on Sunday, March 29, 2020, a D.C. woman… Read More »
CKF Attorneys Again Named Super Lawyers in 2020!
Congratulations to Andy Cash, Dave Krugler, Alwyn Fredericks, Shane Bartlett, Phil Henry, and Laura Voght for once again being named Georgia Super Lawyers. Additionally, Andy Cash was again named as one of the “Top 100” attorneys in Georgia. Each year, Super Lawyers Magazine recognizes the top lawyers in Georgia based upon independent research, peer reviews and… Read More »
