Morgan County, AL (September 20, 2021) – A 24-year-old man from Decatur and a 25-year-old female from Athens both lost their lives following a motor vehicle accident on Saturday evening.
At around 10:30 p.m., on September 18, calls for assistance came in regarding a collision on US Highway 31. Reports show that a vehicle was involved in an accident on US Highway 31 near Lane Road during the evening hours.
The Hartselle Police Department and Hartselle Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and secured the area.
The man and woman inside the vehicle both suffered severe injuries. Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced the male victim deceased. The female victim was transported to a local hospital where she passed away from her injuries. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Morgan County, Alabama
Every year, more than 900 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across our state. In many instances, families are forced to endure overwhelming mental and emotional consequences. To make matters even worse, surviving relatives are left to endure towering financial consequences related to loss of inheritance, lost earnings, funeral expenses, and a variety of other end-of-life costs.
Auto collisions in our state continue to happen at an alarming rate due to the negligence of others. We see countless people involved in collisions with drunk drivers, those who are using cell phones, and drivers who speed. When innocent parties lose their lives in accidents as a result of other drivers’ negligence, their families may have legal options available to help them recover. Working with a Morgan County car wrongful death attorney can help to ensure your family is in the best position possible to get justice for your loved one.
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Morgan County Wrongful Death Lawyers
The Morgan County car accident attorneys at Cory Watson have decades of experience helping families hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. We understand the difficulties that families face after experiencing the loss of a loved one. This drives our lawyers to provide each client with the most responsive and aggressive representation to ensure our clients get justice. We are committed to helping our clients maximize their recoveries so they can get the compensation they need to cover the financial burdens they face moving 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. We are available to discuss the circumstances of your loved one’s accident to help you get the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.
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