Gainesville, GA (February 11, 2023) – On Friday, February 10, a motorcyclist died following a collision outside of Gainesville.
At the corner of Cresswind Parkway and Browns Bridge Road that afternoon, a motorcycle and another vehicle reportedly collided. During the few hours that emergency personnel was on the scene, the area was closed.
The rider of the motorcycle suffered serious wounds and was later pronounced dead. At this time, no information on what caused the accident is available.
The investigation into what caused the incident is still ongoing, and additional details will be made public as it continues.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Georgia
Compared to vehicles and trucks, motorcycles are incredibly small. This means that in the event of an accident, bikers are more likely to sustain fatal or catastrophic injuries. A total of 5,286 motorbike riders lost their lives in traffic accidents last year in Georgia. In 2016, motorcycle riders made up 14% of all traffic fatalities and 17% of all fatalities on roads involving passengers and drivers. Nearly 94 percent of motorcycle fatalities included drivers, while 6% involved passengers.
The loss of a loved one due to a sad occurrence is one of the worst things a person may go through in life. The last thing on your mind right now is likely bringing a wrongful death case. Winning damages in a wrongful death case will assist ease the financial burdens you are currently facing, even though there is no amount of money that can ease the pain of losing a loved one due to a terrible injury.
If a collision victim’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence, the victim’s family’s surviving members have the right to file a wrongful death claim. These claims, which are typically made by the deceased person’s personal representative, are made with the goal of giving the grieving family members financial support. In a variety of circumstances, South Carolina law offers the victim’s immediate family protection. This could be a reference to the victim’s spouse, kids, or parents.
The lawyers at Monge & Associates will take all necessary steps to safeguard your fundamental rights in order to ensure that you and your family obtain justice. In every case of wrongful death that we accept, we put everything on the line. In cases where another party’s negligence caused a fatal crash, our legal team consistently puts the needs of our clients first to make sure that the guilty party is brought to justice and that families can obtain reasonable compensation. If a loved one passed away suddenly as a result of someone else’s negligence, contact a Gainesville wrongful death lawyer at 888-688-1924.
Note: Our writers used secondary sources when creating this accident news post. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident; therefore, if there is any information that is incorrect, contact Monge & Associates immediately. We will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove a post if requested.
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