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Last updated Wednesday, January 18th, 2023
Garden City, SC (December 1, 2022) – A Georgia man was killed after being hit by a motor vehicle in Garden City on US-17 on Wednesday morning, November 30.
It was reported that Joshua Harden of Georgia was walking on the roadway when he was struck by an oncoming driver. Harden was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported at the scene, and no additional updates on the crash have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Joshua Harden at this time.
People frequently walking on crowded streets and sidewalks causes a high number of pedestrian-related accidents and fatalities in South Carolina. In 2020, there were 6,516 pedestrian fatalities and 55,000 injuries nationwide, according to the most recent statistics. For obvious reasons, your likelihood of suffering serious injuries is higher if you are struck by a car while walking.
A wrongful death claim may be made by the surviving family members of a collision victim who perishes as a result of carelessness. These claims are often made by the decedent’s personal representative and are meant to provide mourning family members with financial assistance. South Carolina law permits certain scenarios to safeguard the victim’s immediate family, which may include a spouse, kids, or parents.
For the bereaved families involved, wrongful death lawsuits are difficult, and the callous insurance companies that refuse to pay out settlements can make them even more difficult. There are typically a lot of unexpected bills when a loved one passes away. Some people may be able to start the healing process after experiencing a severe loss by making financial improvements thanks to the money from the damages they were granted. You may get on with your life after losing a loved one with the aid of a skilled South Carolina wrongful death attorney.
Our top priority at Monge & Associates has always been supporting families who lost a loved one as a result of another party’s carelessness. Our lawyers assist the surviving family members in bringing a claim against the responsible parties following a fatal accident in order to obtain fair compensation. If a family member died as a result of someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t be held liable for their funeral and other accident-related expenses.
Call our offices at 888-688-1924 to arrange a free consultation with a Garden City wrongful death attorney.
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.
Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene described in this post.
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