Michael Derrick Died After Being Struck Off Bridge in Columbia SC

DUI ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Impaired drivers continue to pose a grave and senseless threat to every person sharing the road, and the consequences of their choices can permanently devastate the lives of innocent victims and their families.

“Drunken and drugged drivers are subject to criminal charges following an accident or collision that causes harm or kills another person,” explained Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.

She further emphasized, “Separate from criminal charges, a victim’s family may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party.”

The National Safety Council has found that 10 percent of all fatal automobile accidents in this country are caused by drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other medications. These devastating and entirely preventable crashes rank as the second-leading cause of automobile fatalities across the United States.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Subject to the outcome of the ongoing investigation, the family of the victim may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Surviving family members in such cases may seek damages to cover loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress arising from a tragic and catastrophic incident of this nature.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.

“We fully appreciate the enormous burden that families are made to carry in the aftermath of tragedies like this, and ensuring that their rights are protected is absolutely essential. A wrongful death attorney will remain closely involved in monitoring the official investigation and will work relentlessly to protect their legal rights and best interests throughout the entire process,” Formica added.

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