Lee Co., GA (May 19, 2024) – A fatal accident reported in Lee County on Friday morning claimed one person’s life. The Georgia State Patrol was notified of the accident at around 5:25 a.m. on May 17.
According to law enforcement, a collision involving a car hauler and one additional vehicle took place on US Highway 19 N. The incident prompted officials to close off a portion of the roadway while assisting. One person involved in the accident, who was loading the car hauler at the time of the crash, was fatally injured. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We offer our sympathies to the family of the victim killed in this crash.
Fatal Car Accidents in Georgia
Auto wrecks can be incredibly devastating to deal with. Unfortunately, fatal accidents take the lives of countless people across Georgia every single year. Far too often, these accidents leave families to deal with overwhelming consequences. In Georgia, families have the ability to pursue wrongful death claims against those responsible. These claims can provide financial relief for various damages. These include:
- Funeral and Burial Expenses: You have a right to request reasonable costs associated with laying your loved one to rest.
- Medical and Hospital Expenses: You are entitled to compensation for medical bills incurred during the deceased’s final illness or injury.
- Lost Income: You can recover the monetary value of your loved one’s lost wages and expected future earnings.
- Property Damage: You are able to recover compensation for any damage to your loved one’s property caused by the fatal incident.
- Household Services: You can recover compensation for the value of the deceased’s contributions to household chores and maintenance.
After losing a loved one suddenly and unexpectedly due to a fatal collision, it is in your best interest to hire a wrongful death lawyer right away. Getting started on protecting your rights will ensure that you have the best chance of holding the negligent party accountable and maximizing your recovery.
Our Georgia personal injury lawyers at Ted Greve & Associates know all too well the devastation that comes with a fatal accident. For this reason, our team is fully committed to helping each of our clients recover the maximum possible compensation for their legal claims. After experiencing the loss of a loved one, you can depend on us to investigate and aggressively negotiate compensation for you. We will fight to help your family get justice and fight to ensure that the person who caused the death of your loved one is held accountable. To get started, contact our Georgia wrongful death lawyers at (800) 693-7833 to schedule a free consultation.
