In the late morning of July 20th, 2017, a car changing lanes caused a fatal crash on I-75 just north of Exit 135. According to reports, a small car in the right-hand lane crossed over the center line in an attempt to merge, striking an SUV and causing it to overturn. The pickup truck then hit another pickup truck in the far-left lane. The driver of the SUV was killed; the other two vehicles suffered only minor damage. The crash is currently being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team.
Unfortunately, tragic crashes like this occur every day. Whenever accidents like this happen, it is important that injury victims get the compensation they deserve. In this case, it may be possible for the victim’s family to file a wrongful death lawsuit if it appears that the driver of the car changing lanes was negligent. Georgia wrongful death lawsuits are governed by Title 51 Chapter 4 of the Official Code of Georgia and intended to compensate family members for their loss.
Georgia Auto Accident Lawyers Help Personal Injury Victims Get the Compensation They Deserve
A major function of our civil justice system is to ensure that personal injury victims get the compensation they deserve when they are harmed by the wrongful conduct of someone else. The civil justice system tries to make victims “whole again” with a sufficient monetary award. Of course, the loss of a loved one cannot be replaced with money, and injuries often cause pain and suffering that are difficult to quantify by a dollar amount. But a monetary award can cover things like medical bills and lost wages, and alleviate pain and suffering to some extent.
The extent to which a defendant is liable, how badly a victim was harmed, and how much compensation that victim’s harm is worth are all issues that are often hotly contested in personal injury cases. These cases can be complicated, and proving damages usually requires presenting detailed and highly technical medical evidence and expert medical testimony. Experienced auto accident lawyers know how to gather all of the needed evidence to successfully resolve personal injury claims.
For More Information, Contact the Personal Injury Attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the legal team at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, can investigate the facts of your case to help you determine your legal rights and options. If you have a claim, our attorneys can help to maximize your settlement. When necessary, the attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, vigorously advocate for their clients at trial by delivering thoughtful, persuasive, and legally compelling arguments.
Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and serves clients throughout the state. The Williams Elleby Howard & Easter attorneys are willing to fight for each of their clients in negotiations and in court. Trying to carry out a personal injury claim without experienced and qualified legal assistance puts you at risk. Contact Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, to schedule a free consultation at 833-LEGALGA today.
