Fatal car accident spares boy but not his mom

Most people know how devastating a fatal car crash can be, but they don’t always stop to consider the extent of the tragedy. Not only is the victim’s life taken away, but the lives of those who cared for the victim are irreversibly damaged. One little boy in North Carolina survived a recent car accident, but his mother did not, and now he will have to live his life without her love and guidance. Police allege that, for multiple reasons, the driver responsible for the crash shouldn’t have been on the road.

Officials say that the crash happened on a recent early evening. A woman driving with her 3-year-old son in the car, heading to her own mother’s home, was stopped at an intersection. While she was waiting to complete a left turn, police allege that a man driving in the same direction struck the back of her vehicle. Reports say that both vehicles were so badly damaged that the woman had to be cut from the car.

Unfortunately, the woman did not survive the crash, despite the best efforts of first responders. Her son is expected to survive, though there are no official reports on his exact condition. The driver blamed for the crash has since been arrested and now faces multiple charges, including driving while impaired and driving while license revoked for impaired driving.

No matter the reasons for a fatal car accident, victims and their families have every right to hold those responsible legally accountable. Even if criminal charges do not result in conviction, families may choose to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Those who have lost a loved one to a negligent driver may want to consider this option as it could result in monetary damages. An attorney in North Carolina with extensive experience in this area of the law can explain a family’s available options.