Politician Injured suring Auto Collision
Posted on Feb 29, 2012 9:15pm PST
A politician that has raised several eyebrows over the past ten years has been forced to withdraw from the latest race. After Larry Womble was injured in an auto accident last year, he has not found himself well enough to run against his opponents. The 70-year-old state representative was involved in a head-on collision that took the life of the other driver. Although police are still investigating the auto accident, no charges have been filed against Rep. Womble.
His decision not to seek re-election was met with mixed reviews. Womble first gained national attention when he supported the 2009 Racial Justice Act. His repeated efforts to legalize state-enforced sterilizations have made him appealing to some. When you are injured in an auto accident, you may feel alone and worried about your future. Injuries caused by an accident can make it difficult or even impossible to return to work. To learn more about your legal rights as an accident victim under state law, take the time to speak with a personal injury lawyer in your city of residence as soon as possible.