Fairfield Man Fatally Injured in San Francisco Accident
On Monday, February 10, 2020, officials released the identity of a man who lost his life in a San Francisco accident that took place a week prior. The decedent was identified as 58-year-old Fairfield man, Eduardo Pelayo. According to reports from the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), the accident happened in the early evening while Pelayo had been driving a street sweeper as part of a construction project in the Midtown Terrace neighborhood. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Accident Details
The accident happened just before 5:00 p.m. at the intersection of Panorama Drive and Twin Peaks. According to the San Francisco Public Works Department, Pelayo had been working with a San Francisco-based contractor in order to repair pavement and sewer lines. The company reports that they were hired to install a large water main in order to reinforce existing structures in the area.
While details on exactly how the accident took place haven’t been released, reports indicated that Pelayo’s vehicle drove over a steep embankment, leaving him with injuries that tragically cost him his life. Multiple agencies including Cal/OSHA and SFPD are assisting with accident investigation
Wrongful Death Damages
For families, fatal accidents can be devastating. After hearing the news that your loved one has suddenly passed away, it’s common to go through a very intense period of grieving. During this time, many people feel totally overwhelmed and shocked, and it can be difficult to keep up with your normal daily life. It’s important to treat yourself with care after experiencing traumatic loss and to seek support from the people in your family, friend group, and community.
However, many people who’ve lost somebody in their family also face dire financial problems. In many cases, families are left with medical expenses incurred before their loved one passed away. Furthermore, losing a member of your household often also means losing access to household services or an income source that you and your family rely on to pay bills. These concerns can make it almost impossible for people to focus on healing emotionally.
Getting Help
Facing these issues is awful. However, many people are able to get help by working with a Fairfield wrongful death lawyer to file a claim against at-fault parties. By filing a wrongful death claim and holding negligent parties responsible, families can recover payments for the financial losses they have suffered. Additionally, wrongful death claims also often include payments for personal damages such as loss of companionship, parental guidance, and more. Find out more about the payments available through wrongful death claims by taking a minute to watch this short video produced by my firm:
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Fairfield Wrongful Death Lawyer
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