Jonathan Michael Morgan killed in Salisbury three-vehicle crash

FATAL THREE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

The Salisbury Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is investigating the crash.

“Determining who is the at-fault party in an auto collision means identifying if a motorist acted carelessly or negligently,” said Candice Bond, a national analyst for Accident Injury News and Managing Partner at Bond Legal. “Oftentimes, it is clear who the responsible driver is following an accident. However, sometimes it can be difficult to identify who may have caused it.”

Each year, roughly 36,000 people die – and another 1.9 million people are injured – in motor vehicle crashes in this country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding is the primary cause of fatal crashes, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.

“Complicating things is the fact that multiple agencies might make a determination of fault after a car accident, such as law enforcement agencies and insurance companies, without performing a full investigation,” Bond said.

That is why an independent investigation performed by a law firm is crucial.

“Wrongful death attorneys provide both legal information and advice to those who have lost a loved one in an accident,” Bond said. “We can help protect your rights and prevent your statements to the police and insurance companies from being used against you.”

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, the family of Jonathan Michael Morgan may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the costs of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering. However, when a loved one is lost, families can file a wrongful death suit for funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.”

Formica added: “Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that can be accrued by an injured party or the loss of a loved one. That is where an attorney can help. We protect victims and families of victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes.”

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