Winder, GA – Two People Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident
Winder, GA (November 12, 2022) - Two people were killed as a result of the serious collision that occurred on Friday night on Georgia State Route 316 westbound between Georgia State Route 53 and Jackson Trail Road.
A Buick Enclave was traveling north on Ga. 316 when the driver failed to yield as they crossed Jackson Trail Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The Buick collided with a GMC Sierra traveling east on Ga. 316. This caused the Buick to spin out and collide with a Chevy Tahoe traveling east in the inside lane. The GMC Sierra also collided with a Dodge Ram pick-up truck traveling east on Ga. 316.
As a result of their injuries, the Buick driver and a juvenile died, and two other juvenile passengers from the Buick were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Both the Chevy Tahoe driver and the Dodge Ram pick-up driver were not seriously injured. The Dodge Ram driver was treated and released at the scene, whereas the Chevy Tahoe driver was taken to a regional medical center. injuries. The GMC Sierra's driver was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The names of the individuals involved and their ages have not been made public by the Georgia State Patrol. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
Fatal Car Accidents in Georgia
Nobody wants to hear that a loved one has died as a result of severe injuries sustained in a car wreck. The emotional and financial devastation that is inflicted on a family is frequently the result of the chaotic aftermath of a fatal auto accident.
A person has the legal right to sue another driver who was at fault for their injuries when they were sustained as a result of a car accident caused by that other driver's negligence. The accident victim may be able to receive compensation if they have unpaid medical bills, lost wages from being unable to work, property damage, emotional distress, and physical pain and suffering that were all the result of the accident.
If the victim dies as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident, the victim's surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim on behalf of their deceased loved one who was killed in the accident. In this way, the deceased's family attempts to obtain the justice and compensation that their loved one would have been able to obtain had they survived.
Furthermore, a family will have the opportunity to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive compensation for the financial and emotional losses they have suffered as a result of their loved one's death.
The first step for family members who have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident is to seek legal counsel from a Wrongful Death Attorney.
When you're on your own, things like negotiating with an insurance company or filing a lawsuit for wrongful death can be extremely challenging to deal with.
You have the legal right to pursue compensation for the following things with the assistance of an attorney:
- 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.
If someone you cared about passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash, you have the legal right to pursue justice and compensation on their behalf.
A Fatal Car Accident Lawyer will be able to help you build your case, collect evidence, negotiate with insurance adjusters, and present your case in court, if necessary.
At The Mabra Firm, we have a team of lawyers who will fight for your rights and help you get the financial compensation that you deserve. If you or a loved one has been killed in a car accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
If someone you cared about was killed in a car collision, please give us a call at (404) 344-5255 to schedule a no-cost consultation with one of our attorneys.
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.