Our Atlanta wrongful death law firm has learned of a motor vehicle accident in Cobb County Friday afternoon which claimed the life of Pennie Ann Cearfoss of Dallas, Georgia. According to police reports and witness statements, Ms. Cearfoss was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer on Midway Road in the Powder Springs area when Jeffrey L. House turned his Jeep Comanche in front of the Blazer while making a left hand turn onto Lost Mountain Road. The Blazer collided with Mr. House's vehicle, and then struck a Honda Odyssey driven by Annabelle Cordova, 61, of Powder Springs. After striking the Odyssey, the Blazer overturned. A passenger in Ms. Cearfoss' vehicle, Joshua Cearfoss, 17, was airlifted to Atlanta Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Two other passengers in Ms. Cearfoss' vehicle, Justin Cearfoss, 17, and Jeffrey Cearfoss, 25, were taken by ambulance to Atlanta Medical Center, and they are listed in stable condition. Ms. Cordova was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital where her injuries were described as of non-life threatening injuries.
Criminal charges, including vehicular homicide, are anticipated to be filed against Mr. House. Because of these criminal charges, Mr. House will most certainly be liable in a civil action for the wrongful death of Ms. Cearfoss and the injures he caused to the other victims. The victims and their families could potentially recover millions of dollars. The ultimate recovery is dependent upon the insurance coverage held by Mr. House and, because the coverage may be limited, it is critical that the family of Ms. Cearfoss, as well as the other victims, act quickly to ensure that insurance coverage is not exhausted.
Our firm has, unfortunately, represented many victims and their families in these types of accidents. We have, too often, seen victims of car accidents such as these go uncompensated simply for a failure to not quickly pursue a civil action against the at fault driver. We hope that the victims and families in this matter do not face similar circumstances, and we offer the support of our firm if needed.
