A utility truck claimed the life of a pedestrian in a Friday morning accident in DeKalb County. The accident occurred at around 8:45 AM on eastbound Interstate 20 near Paonia Road.
The accident resulted in all lanes being blocked. Motorists were diverted from the area on Exit 71 at Paonia Road.
Pedestrians always face a higher likelihood of serious injuries or death from a motor vehicle accident than the occupants of motor vehicles. This is due to the lack of protection for the pedestrian’s body from injury by a much bigger, heavier, and faster-moving vehicle.
The risk of severe injury or death increases when the accident occurs on an interstate due to the higher speed that the vehicles are traveling.
Around 515 pedestrians are killed on interstates each year, accounting for 10-12 percent of all pedestrian fatalities.
Recent reports indicate that pedestrian deaths spike in Georgia, highlighting the growing concern for pedestrian safety.
If a pedestrian accident caused by a careless or reckless driver has resulted in the loss of a loved one, you can seek compensation for your financial and emotional losses through a wrongful death lawsuit.
This is a legal claim filed in civil court for the benefits of the deceased’s family members. The family members can include their spouse, surviving children, surviving parents, or a named administrator or executor of the deceased’s estate.
The type of losses you can be compensated for through this action include final medical expenses and funeral costs. You can also receive compensation for lost wages and benefits the deceased would have been reasonably expected to earn if he or she had lived, and lost companionship and care that the deceased provided to their family members.
Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of death.
In a similar incident, a man was killed in a DeKalb County hit-and-run pedestrian crash, underscoring the tragic consequences of such accidents.
Another case involved a man arrested for a second time after the victim died of hit-and-run injuries, illustrating the legal repercussions for reckless drivers.
To learn more about the wrongful death claims process, contact Cambre & Associates LLC for a free case evaluation.