Atlanta, GA – Changes Coming Soon to DeKalb Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia (February 24, 2023) - Following several complaints about crashes and unsafe road conditions, the city of Atlanta intends to repair DeKalb Avenue.
The route from DeKalb County to Downtown Atlanta is a main thoroughfare.
There are an unusual number of lanes, one of which is a reversible lane that runs down the center.
Drivers have been confused by the road, and traffic signals occasionally fail.
Accidents have accumulated. In one instance, a driver who believed she was making a legal turn collided with a motorcycle rider. The motorcyclist died.
The city attorney advised the members of the Atlanta City Council to reach a settlement with the family of the deceased 40-year-old educator. The city actually did just that. More than $3 million was spent on the settlement.
The Atlanta Transportation Commissioner informed the local lawmakers that Jackson Street to Oxford Place will no longer have a reversible lane.
DeKalb Avenue neighbors can find out more about what's to come.
Fatal Accidents in Georgia
When a person dies in a car accident as a result of another driver's negligence, the surviving family has the legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver.
The deceased's family will have the opportunity to seek justice in the form of monetary compensation for the loss of their loved one.
Although no amount of money can ever compensate for the loss of someone you love, the system is in place to assist the family in recovering financially from the tragic accident and to punish the negligent party for their actions.
When someone you care about is killed in a car accident, the first step is to consult with an experienced Atlanta Car Accident Lawyer about the circumstances of the accident to determine whether you can seek compensation for your losses.
Handling a wrongful death claim or negotiating with an insurance company on your own can be extremely difficult. Without an attorney, the insurance company will attempt to offer you the smallest settlement amount possible, or they will deny your claim altogether.
When you hire an attorney to help you with your claim, they will make certain that you are compensated for the following:
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Any outstanding medical bills.
- The loss of your loved one’s future income.
- Pain and suffering.
- Loss of earning capacity.
- Loss of consortium.
- Loss of caregiving capacity.
- Grief and emotional trauma.
You have the legal right to seek justice and compensation on behalf of a loved one who died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
We have a team of highly trained and experienced Wrongful Death Accident Lawyers at The Mabra Firm who can assist you during this difficult time.
If someone you care about was killed in a car accident, don't put off seeking legal counsel.
Call our firm at 404-344-5255 as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation with a Wrongful Death Attorney.
Note: This post was created with the help of outside sources, such as news articles and first-hand accounts. Because the details of this accident have not been independently verified, please notify us immediately if you discover any false information. We will update the post to reflect the correct information.
Disclaimer: At The Mabra Law Firm, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality and safety of our state, and we have been saddened by the outcomes of numerous accidents. We hope that by informing those in our community about these accidents, they will work to prevent other serious accidents in the future. These posts are not intended to be solicitations for business. The information contained within should never be interpreted as medical or legal advice. We wish everyone involved in these accidents a fast recovery.