Car accidents: Crash involving wrong-way driver kills 2 brothers

Head-on collisions can be exceedingly dangerous, potentially placing the lives of everyone involved in harm’s way. Many families have been left to grieve the loss of a loved one following car accidents that occurred under similar circumstances. A recent collision on an interstate in Georgia claimed the lives of two college students who were traveling back to school after spending time at home for the holidays.

According to authorities, the incident took place on a recent Sunday morning as the two brothers were returning to school after a weekend at home. For reasons that remain unknown, a car crossed into the wrong lane and struck their vehicle. Shortly after the collision took place, their vehicle became engulfed in fire, and both of them were pronounced dead soon thereafter.

Authorities have advised that the driver of the car was also injured in the accident and was admitted to a hospital for treatment. An investigation into the incident is underway, which will likely seek to determine what may have caused the driver to veer into an oncoming lane. If he or she is deemed at fault in the collision, which seems likely, the surviving family members of the victims could choose to pursue accountability through the civil justice system.

Those who suffer untimely losses due to fatal car accidents may wish to pursue restitution following the incident, but they might be uncertain where to turn for assistance in the process. When facing a similar situation, a family could consult with an experienced attorney for advice on how best to proceed. An attorney in Georgia can evaluate the situation and assist a client in pursuing the full amount of compensation to which he or she may be entitled through a claim against the party or parties deemed at fault.

Source: wtoc.com, “Two Georgia Southern students killed in crash on I-16“, Dal Cannady, Nov. 27, 2017