Data from the National Safety Council suggests that traveling during many traditional holidays, such as the Memorial Day weekend, carries a certain level of added risk. The average number of traffic fatalities during Memorial Day weekends is 12 percent higher than on non-holiday weekends.
Unfortunately, the traffic on Memorial Day weekend this year was particularly deadly. By 6:00 p.m. on Memorial Day 2022, there were reports of 12 traffic deaths. In addition to these deadly car accidents, five reported fatalities occurred due to a Memorial Day boating accident in Georgia.
The fatal accident involved two boats carrying nine people on the Wilmington River, just outside Savannah. The U.S. Coast Guard stated that four people were taken to the hospital immediately after the boat accident. Two people were found dead shortly afterward, and three more bodies were recovered the following morning. According to the Department of Natural Resources, one of the survivors has been charged with boating under the influence.
Historical Statistics for Memorial Day Weekends in Georgia
The 2022 Memorial Day weekend is not the Peach State’s first deadly one. During the Memorial Day travel period in 2021, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reported 2,469 traffic crashes. These accidents resulted in 1,216 injuries and a record-setting 32 traffic deaths. Before that, the record was 27 fatalities in 1969. In 2020, there were 317 accidents that resulted in 188 injuries and 15 deaths.
Are You Entitled to Compensation After Your Georgia Car Accident?
Georgia law gives you the right to seek compensation from another driver if they are at fault for an accident that leaves you with injuries or related losses. Depending on the circumstances, you could be entitled to money for:
- Medical bills and healthcare expenses
- Lost wages from missed time at work
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and lost quality of life
- Vehicle repair or replacement
If you’ve lost a loved one in a fatal Georgia car accident, you may be able to pursue compensation for losses such as funeral expenses, the loss of your loved one’s income, and lost companionship. While nothing is worth your loved one’s life, you don’t deserve to suffer the financial consequences of your loss. A compassionate car accident lawyer can review your case and help you seek the financial recovery you need to get back on your feet.
Contact Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC for a Free Consultation
Were you injured in an accident someone else caused in Georgia? If so, contact the experienced car accident attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC to demand the compensation you’re owed. We’re ready to answer your questions and evaluate your case for free. We’re available by phone or online, so reach out to us now.
