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Dutton, AL – Ismael Torres and Christopher Boyd Killed in Wreck on AL-40

Dutton, AL - Ismael Torres and Christopher Boyd Killed in Wreck on AL-40

Dutton, AL (February 04, 2021) – A two-vehicle collision in Jackson County killed two men man on Sunday, January 31st on State Highway 40 near Jackson County Road 124.

A report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency states that 60-year-old Ismael Torres, a resident of Marietta, GA suffered mortal injuries when his 2013 Honda Accord improperly overtook other vehicles on the highway and collided with a 2010 Nissan Altima, driven by 23-year-old Christopher Dane Boyd, a resident of Pisgah, who was also killed during the impact.  

Officials said that Torres was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Boyd was transported via ambulance to a local hospital where he passed away a short while later.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims, Mr. Christopher Dane Boyd and Mr. Ismael Torres at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Dutton

Bringing a claim of wrongful death claim against someone in Alabama is unique from other states. Alabama is more prohibitive, only allowing punitive damages to be collected. This compensation is not designed to compensate surviving family members for their loss and is not intended to replace the deceased’s income.

Rather, the goal of punitive damages is to punish the negligent or malicious behavior and to dissuade or otherwise deter the negligent or malicious behavior from happening again. A wrongful death claim can only be filed by the personal representative of the deceased. 

This could potentially make things financially challenging for the victim’s heirs, but an experienced Alabama wrongful death attorney will know the best way to depict the defendant’s negligence to give you and your family their best opportunity for justice.

When victims lose their lives in accidents caused by the negligent or careless actions of other motorists, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Alabama at their earliest convenience. Families may be entitled to compensation from those at-fault to alleviate the costs they face moving forward. A knowledgeable legal team, like the attorneys at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, will provide you with the best chances of recovering after losing a loved one in an accident.

Our Montgomery wrongful death attorneys have extensive experience helping bereaved families overcome the negative consequences of losing loved ones in accidents. We strive to provide the most effective and trusted legal representation for our clients to ensure their best interests and legal rights are protected.

 In fact, we have earned a reputation for helping our clients collect over one-million dollars in combined settlements for personal injury and wrongful death cases and we are dedicated to helping everyone we work with maximize their recoveries so they are in the best position possible to move forward. 

If your loved one lost their life in a crash as a result of another driver’s negligence, contact Montgomery personal injury attorneys at (334) 277-3757 to see how we can help you protect your legal rights and get the justice you deserve.

Notes: The members of our writing staff for the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown used secondary sources when creating this news post. These sources include but are not limited to news reports, local police reports, state police reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Alabama. The facts and information included in this post have not been independently verified. If there is any information that is not correct in our post, please notify us as soon as possible so that we can correct our post to reflect the most accurate information available. If you would like the post to be removed from our site, we will remove it from our site.   

Disclaimer: Our staff at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown have worked hard to become valued members of the Montgomery, Alabama business community. We write accident news stories with the intent and purpose of bringing awareness to the dangers of driving in our community with hopes that our fellow community members will use added precautions when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in an Alabama accident. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is not meant to be legal advice or medical advice. The picture used in this post is not representative of the accident described in this post.

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