Friday night wreck unfolded in the 2000 block of State Highway 114
CHATTOOGA, GA, (January 24, 2025) - A 27-year-old man tragically lost his life Friday night in a multi-vehicle accident in Chattooga County.
The Chattooga County Sheriff's Office identified Travis Bailey as the fatally injured victim in a Friday night five-vehicle accident along State Highway 114 in Chattooga County.
According to the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office, the incident involving five vehicles occurred in the 2000 block of State Highway 114.
One person, identified by the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office as Summerville resident Travis Bailey, was rushed to a local hospital where he was tragically declared deceased.
The condition of the other people involved was not immediately known. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the sheriff's department, and coroner's office.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 42,514 people lost their lives in a reported 5,930,496 motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2022.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the results of any investigations, the family of Travis Bailey may pursue a wrongful death claim. Survivors of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Grieving families of victims are sometimes overwhelmed by the legal processes that are in place to protect their rights. An attorney can be a valuable and compassionate resource to help guide a family during difficult times and ensure that those left behind receive the restitution they are entitled to.”
“No amount of money is enough for a victim or their family to deal with the trauma and pain they experienced after a catastrophic crash. However, an attorney can help ease the financial burden and provide a path forward,” Bond stated.
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