Shortly after 2 am on March 17, 2012, a woman was killed in a single-car drunk driving accident at Pamalee Drive and Commonwealth Avenue in Fayetteville, North Carolina (NC). The woman was a passenger in the vehicle when it left the road and crashed into some trees. Another passenger suffered serious injuries after being ejected from the car, and the man driving has been charged with driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked license.
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This tragedy could have been avoided if the driver had not gotten behind the wheel after drinking or without a valid license. The deceased victim’s family, as well as the surviving passenger. may be entitled to compensation for their losses and emotional and physical pain. A compassionate, experienced North Carolina car accident attorney can guide them through the difficult process of filing insurance claims and pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Working with the right lawyer can lessen the burden on the victims and allow them more time to grieve and recover.
This article explains why it is important to file claims following a car crash even when the at-fault driver is a friend or relative.
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