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Who Is Eligible for Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia?
Losing a loved one is a difficult event to go through, especially if the loss was sudden, and even more so if it was caused by an act of negligence. Unfortunately, to add to the emotional trauma of losing a family member, many families are left in financial ruin, having to pay out thousands for funeral expenses and medical bills, on top of having to figure out how to make ends meet with one fewer breadwinner in the house. That is where a wrongful death claim comes in. These claims help families recover financially after the loss of a loved one, but not just anyone is allowed to file a wrongful death claim.
Child Wrongful Death In Atlanta FAQ
There’s nothing as heart-wrenching as the loss of a child. In addition to the grief and heartache that results from such a tragedy, there is also the significant financial impact that a sudden death can have on a family. If you have lost a child as the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, there are ways to hold the at-fault parties accountable.
Three Die In Georgia Car Crash
Tragedy struck three Conyers, Georgia area families late last month when a car traveling eastbound on I-20 ran off the road and hit a tree. According to a report from ABC affiliate WJBF Channel 6, investigators believe the car was speeding when the accident took place.
Atlanta Children Killed in Crash
A 30-year-old woman was driving her three children, aged 3, 4 and 6, when her car was struck by one of two vehicles that may have been involved in a street race. Her Sebring was struck by a 2004 Monte Carlo on the passenger side and then it collided with a 2001 GS300 Lexus. According to a news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the fatal Atlanta car accident occurred at Moreland Avenue and Constitution Road.
Officials say the 42-year-old driver of the Monte Carlo and the 27-year-old driver of the Lexus were traveling at excessive speeds at the time of the crash. Upon collision with the second vehicle, one of the children was ejected from the Sebring and another was also killed. The 6-year-old and the mother were hospitalized, but are expected to survive. The drivers of the Monte Carlo and Lexus have been charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving.
Three People Killed in Van Crash
A 15-passenger van carrying 12 people drove off a Georgia interstate resulting in the death of three people. According to a news report in The Christian Science Monitor, the fatal van accident occurred along Interstate 85 near Commerce, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. Officials say the van careened off the interstate and crashed into an embankment. Of the 12 people inside the van, three were killed and at least six were injured. It is unclear what caused the crash or how it could have been prevented.
This fatal crash occurred just a week after another similar van crash resulted in the death of eight members of a Florida church. These types of accidents are relatively common for passenger vans. The accident that took place on April 6 did not involve a blown tire, but many passenger van accidents are the direct result of tire issues and a loss of control. These vehicles are simply not designed to maneuver in the event of an emergency.
Private Utility Truck Kills Mother, Injures Child
In Stone Mountain, a fatal accident occurred involving a mother and a child on Durham Park Road, near the Indian Creek MARTA station. According to authorities, a private utility truck struck a mother who was walking with her child across the street. The mother was killed and the child was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The scene remains under investigation.
Criminal charges are not expected to be filed in this situation, despite the insufferable harm that was caused by this incident. This may seem especially unjust. However, the offending party can still be held responsible in a civil action which seeks fair compensation for the child’s injuries and the mother’s wrongful death.
Georgia Officials Urge All Pedestrians and Cyclists to Wear Bright Clothing
The majority of traffic deaths involving pedestrians and bicyclists occur at night. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), 32 percent of all fatal bike and pedestrian accidents happen between 8 p.m. and midnight, and 24 percent occur between midnight and 4 a.m. To combat this issue, local officials are urging all pedestrians and bicyclists to wear bright, reflective gear.
GOHS officials report that there were more than 130 pedestrian fatalities in Georgia in 2012. They accounted for about 11 percent of all traffic deaths that year. In addition to encouraging riders and walkers to wear bright clothes, Georgia officials passed a new law requiring drivers to leave at least three feet of space when passing bicyclists. Riders who have more space will be less likely to crash into the side of a car or lose control for fear of being struck.
Teenage Girl Killed in Douglas County Car Crash
A report by CBS Atlanta states that a 13-year-old girl lost her life in a two-vehicle crash on the afternoon of October 20. The tragic incident took place on I-20 near the Fairburn Road exit.
According to police officials, the teenage girl, who was a passenger, and two of her family members were heading west when another vehicle attempted to enter their lane and collided into the side of their vehicle. This caused them to careen off road into a wooded area. Their vehicle struck several trees.
The female driver sustained severe injuries upon ejection from the vehicle. A male passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both adults were taken to Atlanta Medical Center by air transport.
Atlanta Car Crash Proves Fatal
A 68-year-old man was killed in an Atlanta car accident when a flatbed tow truck struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger. According to a news report in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the fatal truck accident occurred at the intersection of Marietta Street and Northside Drive in northwest Atlanta. Officials say the collision occurred at an intersection, but they have not provided information regarding who was responsible for the accident. The fatally injured Chattanooga man was sitting in the front seat of the sedan. The driver of the sedan and three juveniles in the backseat were transported to a nearby hospital. The tow truck driver was not injured.
Intersections are some of the most common locations for serious injury accidents. Common causes of Atlanta intersection accidents include:
Family of Fatally Injured Victim Demands Justice
Two months ago, a 24-year-old man with a history of reckless driving was determined to have been responsible for the death of a 70-year-old woman. According to a My Fox Atlanta news report, the driver who officials said was at fault has still not been arrested for the fatal crash, and the victim’s family is pleading for justice. Officials say the woman was fatally injured on State Route 101 in Carroll County when the driver of a pickup clipped another truck, went airborne, and landed on top of the victim’s vehicle on the other side of the road.
The victim’s family is still left wondering as to why the at-fault driver, who has been previously arrested or cited for reckless driving and speeding about a dozen times, has not been arrested yet in connection with their loved one’s death. According to the Fox 5 news report, if the driver is charged, it will be for a misdemeanor vehicular homicide count because he was not impaired at the time of the crash.
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