The families and legal team will hold a Tuesday news conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the families of two individuals who tragically lost their lives and an individual critically injured in the catastrophic dock gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia, on October 19, 2024. The collapse claimed seven lives and left others injured as hundreds gathered for the annual Cultural Day event honoring the Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants. The families and legal team are seeking justice and answers regarding the cause of this preventable disaster.
Attorney Crump issued the following statement:
“The tragic deaths and injuries caused by the collapse of the Sapelo Island dock gangway are devastating for these families and the entire community. We will not rest until we uncover the truth behind this catastrophic failure and hold those responsible accountable. This should never have happened, and it is crucial that we prevent future tragedies by addressing the negligence that led to this horrific event.”
WHO:
Families of the deceased and injured victims
Attorney Ben Crump
Pastor Dr. R. L. Gundy
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 9 a.m. ET
WHERE:
Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
2036 Silver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206
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Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
