Yesterday, a commuter van carrying nine Southern Company employees was clipped by another car causing it to flip on its side, killing three of the passengers and seriously injuring the other six. On Stone Mountain Freeway during Atlanta rush hour, the car accident was caused by a driver in a hurry who was cutting in and out of traffic. He has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor vehicular homicide in the horrible car accident.
While the driver is facing charges, there are many other elements involved in this accident that must be addressed when determining liability. The commuter van was "sponsored" by Southern Company as a way for employees to carpool to work. The van was owned by a private company and was driven by a Southern Company employee. Additionally, the other driver presumably had auto insurance as required by Georgia law.
When a death occurs in a car wreck not only do the police complete an investigation, the companies involved will also often hire an investigator to insure that evidence is preserved. What can someone who is a victim of a car accident do to make sure that his rights are protected? The best choice is to talk with an experienced accident attorney who has the resources to thoroughly investigate the accident. Acting quickly gives you the best opportunity to discover the facts and protect the evidence.
