Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Man Killed in Elevator Accident in Guntersville, Alabama
Yesterday, yet another person lost their life as a result of an elevator accident. According to news reports, on January 6, 2020, a 36-year-old man died as a result of what was described as a “falling elevator” at the Pilgrim’s Pride chicken processing plant in Guntersville, Alabama. While no information has been released as… Read More »
CKF attorneys Phil Henry and Laura Voght honored as “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend Magazine!
Congratulations to both Phil Henry and Laura Voght for being selected as “Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine for 2019! Designees are considered some of the best attorneys in their fields of practice based upon votes received from fellow attorneys in Georgia. Way to go Phil and Laura!
Child Entrapment Elevator Accident in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
The question we have for the elevator industry is simple: “How many?” As many were enjoying time with family and friends this Thanksgiving, a family in Cottonwood Heights, Utah was experiencing a horrific tragedy that no family should have to endure. A 3-year-old child was entrapped and crushed in a residential elevator. According to… Read More »
Canadian Tourist Files Escalator Accident Lawsuit Against Washington, D.C. Metro
A Canadian tourist has recently filed an escalator accident lawsuit against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in Washington, D.C., accusing the entity of failing to properly maintain its escalators after the plaintiff suffered a serious and life-altering injury while visiting the city in 2012. According to the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District… Read More »
New York City Construction Worker Dies in Tragic Elevator Accident
In late October, a New York City construction worker died in a tragic elevator accident at a work site in Manhattan. According to media reports, the victim was working on an elevator at the 33rd floor of a building located on 30th Street and Broadway, when he bent over to pick up his phone… Read More »
CKF Sponsors Interfaith Children’s Movement!
CKF is proud to sponsor the Interfaith Children’s Movement (ICM)! ICM advocates at the policy and services level to improve laws, public policies and services to better provide for the well-being of children in Georgia by improving social and economic inequities. CKF shares and supports ICM’s goals of creating a network of faith communities… Read More »
National Voter Registration Day – September 24, 2019!
A quick reminder from CKF that today is National Voter Registration Day. While elections may seem a long way off, now is the time to make sure you are registered! Even if you believe you are registered it is important to check. You can click here to find your state’s registration information as provided… Read More »
