Fatal Car Accident Occurs Near Madera

State Route 41 Fatal Car Accident Occurs in Crash Involving Three Vehicles

A fatal car accident led to one person’s death on May 4 in a collision involving three vehicles. The crash happened just before 6:00 p.m. on State Route 41 just south of Jewel Vista Drive. Emergency services were called to the scene right away, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) report. 

Determination Being Made in Fatal Car Accident

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed on one person, but they could not be saved. Both lanes were blocked by the crash, and all three vehicles had to be towed. Traffic was diverted at Road 200 while the scene was cleared. The name of the deceased will be released by the county coroner once the family has been notified. The CHP traffic crash unit is handling the investigation into the cause of the crash.

Compensation Recovery Following a Wrongful Death

Negligence in a fatal car accident leading to a wrongful death claim requires proving fault in an accident that causes a pedestrian’s death. Your injury attorney will conduct an investigation to collect evidence supporting your family’s damage recovery claim. This process involves examining police reports, interviewing witnesses, obtaining surveillance footage, and employing other investigative methods. Using the evidence that was collected, your injury lawyer will build a strong case and negotiate with the negligent party’s insurance company or present in court.

Securing Compensation for a Wrongful Death

Generally, the spouse and children of the deceased file a wrongful death claim after a fatal car accident. The proceeds from the settlement are divided. If the decedent was never married and had no children, their siblings and parents may file. In other cases, the administrator of the decedent’s will can file. However, only one claim is allowed.

When a family pursues a wrongful death claim following a loved one’s death in an accident on the interstate due to someone else’s negligence, they may be eligible to recover compensation for:

• Funeral and burial costs can be recovered by the family.
• Wages the deceased would have earned until their expected retirement is recouped. Wages include compensation for the decedent’s pension and insurance benefits, tips, bonuses and other perks that came with the job
• Losses experienced by the spouse and children include the loss of consortium, love and moral support for the decedent’s mate. Children recover compensation for their loss of guidance, moral support, and nurturing.
• Compensation for the household tasks the deceased performed is given to the family for the need to hire others for these duties. Some examples of household tasks include cleaning, cooking, childcare, tax preparation, lawn and auto care.

Watch as Ed Smith, accident attorney, offers helpful information on wrongful death claims in the following video:

Wrongful Death Attorney in Madera

I am Ed Smith, a wrongful death attorney in Madera. In incidents where multiple vehicles are involved and a death occurs, the family might be able to file a wrongful death claim. If your loved one died due to another driver’s negligence, don’t hesitate to contact us at (559) 377-7676 or toll-free at (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly and compassionate advice and a case evaluation to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your losses. We are also accessible via our online contact form. 

Our team of accident lawyers, recognized as members of the esteemed Top 1 Percent and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, dedicates itself fully to serving our clients’ best interests. You can view the impressive results we have secured for our clients on our Settlements & Verdicts page. For testimonials and peer reviews, please see our listings on Yelp, Google, and Avvo.

Photo attribution: Image by Katie Phillips from Pixabay

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