Addressing the aftermath of a fatal accident can take a considerable toll on surviving family. In addition to working through their grief and handling funeral arrangements, they may also have numerous questions regarding the accident itself and hope to reach some sort of closure. For some, taking legal action relating to personal injury law against the driver considered at fault could help with such an endeavor.
The family of one Alabama man may be considering their options after a recent crash. Details on the accident were few, but it was reported that the man was operating a motorcycle when he was hit from behind by another vehicle. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m., and it is unclear what may have caused the collision. It was noted that alcohol was not suspected.
The incident resulted in the motorcyclist suffering fatal injuries, and he was declared deceased at the accident site. He was reported as being 34 years old. The driver of the other vehicle did not suffer any injuries as a result of the collision. Authorities were still investigating the event at the time of the report, and additional information may be available at a later time.
This Alabama man’s death has undoubtedly left a hole in the lives of his surviving family. They may face considerable struggles that could substantially impact their lives, and as they work through these hardships, they may consider seeking monetary compensation and justice for their loss and other damages through a wrongful death claim. This area of personal injury law could potentially help them work toward closure and restitution.
Source: oanow.com, “Salem man killed after his motorcycle was struck from behind“, Keith Huffman, July 31, 2017
