Aiken, SC (January 6, 2024) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed that an 18-year-old lost their life as a result of a fatal accident that took place in Aiken County. The automobile accident was reported at around 12:15 a.m. on January 6.
According to official reports, a collision took place on Schley Street in the area near Monroe Street. One of the vehicles involved in the accident, a 2000 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, struck a culvert and overturned. The driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Tanner Miller of Graniteville, South Carolina, was ejected from the vehicle. Miller sustained fatal injuries due to the crash and was immediately pronounced deceased at the scene by the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. The circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated.
Our sympathies go out to the family of Tanner Miller.
Fatal Car Accidents in South Carolina
Fatal accidents take place far too often in our states. Each year, these incidents take the lives of tens of thousands of people across the United States. In many cases, fatal collisions are a result of driver negligence. Speeding, distractions, impairment, and other reckless actions continue to cause these accidents every day. After losing a loved one, your family can take legal action by pursuing a wrongful death claim. This claim can provide financial relief for various damages you face. These include:
- Loss of inheritance
- Loss of income
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of household services
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
Working with a seasoned, reputable wrongful death lawyer can help to ensure that your family is able to maximize the compensation you recover for these and other damages that you face during this difficult time. Your attorney will help you gather all of the evidence necessary to prove that the defendant was at fault in the fight to ensure they are held accountable.
At Ted Greve & Associates, we are committed to helping families who have lost loved ones in fatal car accidents heal by seeking justice and closure through legal means. Our compassionate attorneys understand the challenges that you can face after losing a family member, and we are here to provide the support and aggressive representation needed to fight for full and fair compensation. We believe that no amount of compensation can make up for the loss, but it can help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with such a tragic event. If your loved one died in a crash due to negligence on the road, do not wait to reach out to our dedicated team for a free case evaluation. Let us help you during this difficult time so that you can focus on healing with your family. Contact our skilled personal injury lawyers today by calling (800) 693-7833 to get started.
