Cyclist Killed After Fresno County Accident
A cyclist was killed, and a motorcyclist was injured after an accident in Fresno County on May 24, 2020. The bicycle accident occurred shortly before 12:00 p.m. near Millerton Road and Auberry Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Authorities said a 39-year-old man was riding a motorcycle southbound on Auberry Rd. and an elderly man riding a bicycle was headed the same direction. Police said the cyclist was struck by the motorcyclist for unknown reasons. The motorcycle rider suffered arm injuries. However, it is unknown whether he was hospitalized for his injuries. First responders attempted to revive the bicyclist, but sadly, he passed away at the scene. Officials have identified him as 72-year-old Steven Meunier of Clovis.
Losing Someone You Love After an Accident
After the loss of a loved one, surviving family members may experience a range of emotions. In addition to emotional hardship, unexpected death may also leave the family with financial burdens. When the loss was the result of someone else’s negligence, it may be considered wrongful death under California law, and survivors may seek justice and compensation. An experienced wrongful death lawyer in Fresno can work to help a family who has lost a loved one in a fatal car accident by protecting their best interests and rights to financial compensation.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim and How it Can Help My Family?
California law allows specific family members to recover economic and noneconomic damages related to the wrongful death of a close relative. Such damages serve to make a family whole again after a loved one’s wrongful death. The types of financial compensation that may be sought through a wrongful death case include:
- Costs of funeral and burial services for the deceased;
- Expenses for end of life medical treatment incurred by the loved one;
- Loss of earnings, future financial support, and benefits that surviving family members would have received from the decedent if they survived;
- Lost care, companionship, guidance, and moral support; and
- Punitive damages may be awarded when a loved one’s wrongful death was due to egregious conduct on behalf of the at-fault party.
If you would like to learn more about the wrongful death claims process, watch this video listed below.
Do You Need a Fresno County Lawyer After a Wrongful Death Accident?
Filing a wrongful death claim may be a challenging, painful, and time-consuming process. The restrictions that apply to wrongful death lawsuits, the legal documents that must be filed within specific deadlines, and the amount of time it may take to settle the case, are complicated matters to deal with. The family the deceased loved one left behind after a fatal accident should not have to take on this situation alone. Instead, surviving family members should seek the assistance of an experienced Fresno wrongful death attorney. At AutoAccident.com, we take the time to get to know each family we represent, listen to the details of their case, and help fulfill their needs during stressful times such as these. We care about grieving families affected by a wrongful death and believe that we should obtain justice and fair compensation on their behalf to ensure they solely focus on recovering from their loss.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Fresno
I’m Ed Smith, a Fresno personal injury lawyer. A family who has been affected by a wrongful death accident may find it challenging and nearly impossible to consider taking legal action during their time of grief and loss. However, when faced with a loved one’s wrongful death, time is of the essence. Surviving family members should not have to deal with the filing criteria and deadlines of a wrongful death claim. An experienced attorney can take care of these legal matters so you can focus on what matters most; your family and coming to terms with your loss. If you have lost someone you love, contact me to discuss your situation at (559) 377-7676 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 to receive my compassionate, free, and friendly advice.
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At AutoAccident.com, we focus on protecting the rights of families we represent and obtaining the compensation and justice they need after the wrongful death of their loved ones. To see how we have helped resolved wrongful death cases in the past, go to our Verdicts and Settlements page.
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