Firefighter Dies in Stockton, Georgia Auto Accident
A firefighter (Dereck North) died in Southeast Georgia after the firetruck, in which he was a passenger, was involved in an accident after it swerved to avoid another accident in an intersection, according to the article from News4Jax.com. This accident occurred in Stockton, Georgia which is about two hours northwest of Jacksonville, Florida.
When analyzing a wrongful death case, wrongful death lawyers will look at all of the possible factors involved in an accident to determine all of the parties who caused or contributed to the accident and the resulting death. For instance, it is not uncommon for an initial accident to be the cause of a second, more serious accident. A fairly common example occurs when two cars get into an accident and remain in the roadway. This often causes traffic congestion and/or an obstruction in the road which is a danger to other motorists. This can lead to secondary accidents.
In such a case, personal injury/wrongful death lawyers will look at the direct cause of the secondary accident as well as the person(s) who caused the initial accident that created the road hazard. In serious cases such as the one involving the Stockton, Georgia firefighter, it is important to evaluate all possible causes of the accident so the family of the deceased driver or passenger can be fully compensated.
