Gainesville, GA – Woman Ejected from Minivan and Killed in a Single-Vehicle Accident
Gainesville, GA (November 30, 2022) - According to the local authorities, a woman from Braselton was ejected from a minivan and died after the vehicle collided with an embankment on Wednesday, November 30, in Hall County.
The 69-year-old woman who was killed in the crash was the rear-seat passenger of a Dodge Caravan.
At approximately 2:30 in the morning on Wednesday, officers of the Georgia State Patrol responded to the incident on Tanners Mill Road.
A 67-year-old man from Gainesville was behind the wheel of a Dodge Caravan driving south on Tanners Mill Road on a right-hand curve.
According to State patrol, he was driving too fast on the wet road and traveled off the road's shoulder, hitting an embankment head-on.
The Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the crash, and the filing of charges is in process.
Single Vehicle Accidents in Georgia
Any accident that results in damage to just one vehicle is referred to as a "single-vehicle accident." Even if another driver was the reason the accident took place, if the crash only involves one vehicle and nobody else's, it's still considered a single-vehicle accident.
There are a variety of circumstances that could lead to a single-vehicle accident. These types of accidents do happen more often than one might think.
If you were the only vehicle in the accident, you might think that you are automatically at fault and have to pay for your own damages. However, this is not always the case. Even if your car was the only one that crashed, there are times when the law gives you the right to seek compensation from someone else.
A driver is accountable for a single-vehicle collision if their actions were the primary contributing factor. They were the crash's proximate cause, which means that their actions set the chain of events in motion.
For instance, faulty auto parts can make braking and steering ineffective. Roadway flaws can temporarily impair a vehicle's steering or result in a driver losing control. Obstacles placed in the roadway, especially those that are hidden or in unexpected locations, can cause accidents for drivers.
In these situations, the driver may have a claim against the person or organization that caused the hazardous situation that resulted in the collision.
It is vital for drivers to have a solid understanding of the different avenues open to them in the event of a single-car accident, as well as the legal repercussions that can result from such an accident.
Accidents involving a single vehicle can be challenging to manage on your own, especially if another party is to blame. You are going to need the assistance of a Car Accident Lawyer in order to demonstrate that the crash you were involved in was actually caused by someone else.
At The Mabra Firm, we have an experienced team of Gainesville Car Accident Lawyers who will help determine liability in your case. They will work diligently to help you receive compensation from the at-fault party.
If you were involved in a single-vehicle accident and believe someone else is to blame, call us at 404-344-5255 to schedule a free consultation today.
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.