Accident on Garden Highway Causes Two Fatalities and Two Injuries
Two people were identified following a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in South Natomas on July 10. Dejuana Byrd and Raquel Hudson died in the crash, while two others suffered injuries. Both were age 28 and Sacramento residents.
One Person Reported in Critical Condition After Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Authorities with the Sacramento Police Department reported that the accident occurred along Garden Highway between Colfax Street and Truxel Road around 2:30 in the morning. One of the drivers reportedly suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for additional treatment and evaluation. The fourth person was said to be in critical condition.
Accident Under Investigation to Determine Cause
It has not yet been reported whether alcohol consumption contributed to the fatal two-vehicle crash. The section of Garden Highway where the accident occurred was shut down for around eight hours while detectives investigated the circumstances and how the collision occurred.
Placing a Claim for Wrongful Death
A two-vehicle crash often results in serious injuries or fatalities. When a negligent driver was the cause, the family may want to consider placing a claim for wrongful death. Over the years, our injury attorneys have helped many families recover compensation.
Families are left stunned when a loved one is lost in a two-vehicle crash. They are not only filled with grief and confused and angry at the at-fault party but wonder how this tragedy could have happened to someone they love. Filing for wrongful death will not ease their grief, however, it can help them obtain a sense of closure.
What Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In a wrongful death lawsuit, some of the areas in which damages can be claimed include:
- The funeral and burial expenses are recoverable.
- The wages the deceased person would have earned at their job until the age of retirement can be recovered, including any pension benefits and bonuses.
- Loss of inheritance can be claimed.
- If the decedent was married, loss of consortium, love, and support they gave to their spouse can be recovered.
- Children in the family can claim the loss of nurturing and guidance the deceased parent would have provided had they lived.
- Loss of household services can be factored into the settlement. This includes work the decedent normally did around the house, such as childcare, mowing the lawn, and others.
Investigation of a Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
In a wrongful death claim, evidence has to be gathered to show that the at-fault party was the cause of the family member’s demise. Among other areas:
- Our investigators perform accident reconstruction, which shows the positioning of the vehicles that led to the fatal two-vehicle crash.
- The witnesses to the accident are interviewed to determine what they saw and collect corroborating statements. Sometimes, a witness actually filmed the accident as it happened, which provides compelling evidence.
- The police report is checked for errors.
- Traffic and business cameras in the area are examined to see if any of them captured the fatal two-vehicle crash on tape.
Our team of injury attorneys uses this information and more to construct a case that supports our client’s claim.
Natomas Wrongful Death Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Natomas wrongful death lawyer. Negligent drivers cause many injuries and fatalities every year. If your family lost a loved one, they may want to find out whether they can file a claim for wrongful death. In this way, the family can avoid the financial stress caused by their loss and obtain some measure of justice. Please contact us at (916) 921-6400 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 for our free and friendly advice. You can also contact us online.
We’ve helped Natomas residents since 1982 in getting the compensation they deserve following any type of traffic accident, wrongful death in the family, government claims, and more.
We’re proud members of the following groups:
Additional information about our law firm and how we’ve helped others is located at the following links:
Image courtesy of pixel2013 at Pixabay
:cd llo [cs 699]