Summerdale, AL (August 26, 2022) – A Mount Vernon police officer has died following a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Summerdale area. At around 7:30 p.m., on August 22, emergency crews were called to the scene of a vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 59.
Reports provided by the Summerdale Police Department show that a total of two vehicles collided on Highway 59 in the area near Baldwin County Road 36 during the evening hours.
One person involved in the accident, identified as a Mount Vernon police officer, suffered fatal injuries due to the accident.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation by the Summerdale Police Department.
We offer our condolences to the family of the man who died as a result of this traffic collision.
Car Accidents in Alabama
A car accident can cause overwhelming consequences for you. After losing a loved one, your family will most likely face towering financial burdens related to lost earning capacity and funeral expenses. Families often struggle to move forward, both mentally and financially.
If your loved one has died as a result of another driver’s actions, a wrongful death lawyer in Summerdale can help you pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. A wrongful death claim can help you seek compensation to cover a variety of damages you face, including:
- the loss of services provided by your loved one
- the loss of companionship
- pain-and-suffering
- the loss of parental guidance
- lost earning capacity and loss of benefits
- the loss of inheritance
- funeral arrangements and burial costs
- and more
Reaching out to a legal team as soon as possible is crucial when it comes to protecting your legal rights and getting justice.
Our Summerdale car accident lawyers at Clay, Massey & Associates have extensive experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones due to negligent motorists. Our team can help your family by conducting a variety of services on your behalf. Some of the ways we will help you include:
- investigating the accident
- gathering evidence for you
- negotiating compensation with the insurance company
- building a strong case on your behalf
- providing access to experts who are able to further bolster your claim
- fight to get you the money you need and deserve
- hold the negligent party accountable
Schedule a consultation at our Alabama law firm today by calling 251-433-1000 to get started on your case.
Notes: Our writers utilize secondary sources to create this post. All of the circumstances surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, please contact Clay, Massey & Associates immediately so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post can be removed by request.
Disclaimer: None of the information provided in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene described. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business.
