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Georgia Firefighter Killed in Car Accident

By Jessica Smagacz

This past Saturday, Joe Harry Ball, 34 year old was tragically killed at the scene of an accident on highway 319 North near the Sumner Road intersection in Georgia.

The Moultrie Observer reported that Ball was driving a Ford Contour south on Highway 319 around 7:40 pm Saturday when he lost control and went into the northbound lane. His car went into the path of Alan Stone, 44 years old, driving a Cadillac Escalade.

The Georgia State Patrol said the Escalade collided with the Contour’s passenger side with its front end. Ball was not wearing a seatbelt. The county Coroner Verlyn Brock said Ball died of generalized trauma to the neck and head.

The Georgia State Patrol is still investigation this car accident.

This is tragic and our thoughts are with those injured and their families.

Do you know what do to if you are in a car accident? As our past post discussed, here is what you need to know if you are in a car accident:

Immediately call the police. When the police arrive, they know exactly what to do. The police will also create a police report after interviewing all witnesses and determining who is at fault.

Make sure everyone else is safe.

Gather information. You must get the other driver’s information such as the vehicle’s VIN number, insurance information, and license plate number.

Seek medical attention/help. Car accidents can cause serious injuries, even injuries that do not arise until much later after the car accident. It is important to see a doctor to evaluate your condition.

If you have a camera, take pictures of the cars involved in the accident.

Call/seek an attorney.

According to Ezine articles, there are several things you MUST not do after you are in a car accident:

Admit fault; leave the scene; wait for insurance companies to contact you or take too much time to call an attorney; sign anything without knowing what the papers say or means.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jessica Smagacz

Full post as published by Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer on January 21, 2009 (boomark / email).