Athens, AL (September 23, 2021) – A 53-year-old man has been identified as the victim who lost their life following a bicycle accident on Wednesday evening, September 23rd in Athens.
Preliminary reports provided by the local police show that the bicyclist was traveling west on Highway 72 when they were struck by two vehicles in the area of Jefferson Street.
The rider suffered severe injuries in the accident. Despite the emergency crew’s best efforts at rendering aid to the rider, he succumbed to his injuries. No one inside either vehicle sustained injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Bicycle Accidents in Athens, Alabama
Reports from the National Center for Health Statistics show that more than 1,089 people lose their lives each year in bicycle accidents across the United States each year. Although we want to believe everyone has our best interest in mind, this is far from true. We constantly see people hurt in crashes caused by negligent and reckless drivers. Some of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in our state include:
- Driving while distracted
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
These and other negligent actions continue to have a damaging impact on the lives of victims and their families. Dealing with the mental and emotional consequences of losing a loved one suddenly due to a traffic-related incident can be overwhelming. Reaching out to a wrongful death attorney in Athens can help to ensure your family is in the best position possible to get justice following the loss of a loved one. In some cases, families may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face moving forward. Some damages families may recover include:
- Lost earnings and benefits
- Loss of inheritance
- Funeral expenses
- Burial costs
- Loss of companionship
Retaining the assistance of a skilled legal team can help to ensure you are able to maximize your recoveries.
For a free legal consultation, call 877-562-0000
Athens Wrongful Death Lawyers
The Athens bicycle accident lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys have nearly four decades of experience fighting aggressively to protect the legal rights of families. We understand the challenges that grieving families face as they move forward from the loss of a loved one. Our team provides responsive representation to ensure the unique needs of each client are accurately represented. We fight to get justice for those taken away unexpectedly and to help families move forward.
If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, our team will help you get the compensation you need to cover funeral expenses and other costs you face. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Alabama at your earliest convenience. Call our law firm today at (205) 328-2200 to schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss the legal options available for you.
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Disclaimer: At the personal injury law firm of Cory Watson Attorneys, we have focused our careers on giving back to our local community. Our careers have been dedicated to changing injured victims and their family’s lives for the better. We do this by fighting for and protecting their rights in a court of law to ensure that they receive full and fair compensation after being injured in an accident. Our goal is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving. The information provided in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. This is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.
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