Fatal SR-4 Crash at Marsh Creek Road
Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a fatal crash on SR-4 at the Marsh Creek Road off-ramp on the morning of Thursday, April 7, 2022. The incident was described as a head-on collision that took place around 5:45 a.m. and involved a gray Toyota Corolla and an International truck.
Details on the Fatal SR-4 Crash at Marsh Creek Road
CHP traffic officers revealed in a press release that the driver’s side door of the Toyota was completely crushed following the motor vehicle collision. First responders and fire crews were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance. Sadly, at least one party was declared deceased at the scene. Details on what led to the fatal truck accident and the number of parties involved were not immediately available as an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Can a Wrongful Death Case Help Our Family?
Wrongful death is characterized as a loss of life resulting from the negligent actions of a person or entity. In California, the surviving family members of the decedent may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim against the other side for damages incurred. Those that have priority in filing such cases include the surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children. Other relatives may be eligible for filing so long as they meet the criterion set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60. The purpose of these civil cases is for the direct benefit of survivors and for them to be made whole again in the form of compensation. Economic and non-economic damages may include medical bills associated with the final injury (generally recoverable through a survival action), lost future financial support, funeral service costs, loss of benefits, mental anguish, loss of care and companionship, and more.
Remember that there is not an unlimited amount of time allowed to file a claim. There is a two-year statute of limitations that generally applies to these cases, as outlined in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1. There may be special circumstances applicable to the case depending on the parties involved. For instance, if a public agency is named as a defendant, the filing deadline is shortened to 180 days. This is by the California Government Code Section 911.2. Failure to meet specific deadlines may result in the forfeiture of the family’s right to take legal action against the at-fault party.
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The loss of a close relative is always challenging, regardless of the circumstances involved. However, when the loss occurs because of another party’s negligent actions, it may compound the grieving process for surviving family members with frustration and anger. Navigating the wrongful death claims process while coping with loss and grief may be stressful and overwhelming for surviving family members. This is where the assistance of an experienced accident attorney comes in.
At our law firm, we represent families who have lost loved ones in crashes caused by the negligence of others. We will stop at nothing to obtain the justice and compensation you and your family need to move forward. While no amount of money will ever make things right again, it can provide you all with a sense of justice, knowing that the other side has been held liable for the financial and intangible harms their actions have caused. Learn more about your rights and receive free, friendly case advice from one of our compassionate attorneys by contacting our legal team.
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I’m Ed Smith, a Brentwood wrongful death attorney. Coming to terms with the sudden loss of a close relative is challenging. If someone else’s negligent actions caused the loss, survivors may have the right to take legal action in the form of a wrongful death claim. While no amount of compensation will ever compensate surviving family members for what they have lost, it may provide them with a sense of closure knowing that the other party has been held liable for what they have done. Our team of compassionate and skilled lawyers is here to listen to your story and provide free, friendly advice on your case. Give us a call today to get started at (925) 428-5220 or (800) 404-5400.
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