Private Parking Lot Accident on 32nd Street Proves Fatal
A North Highlands pedestrian fatality accident on March 11 caused the death of a woman in a parking lot. The accident occurred when she was pinned between a concrete wall and a truck. The fatal crash occurred in a parking lot located at I and 32nd streets around 6:00 p.m.
Truck Rolls Back, Causing Pedestrian Fatality
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) determined the truck rolled backward and caused the woman to be pinned between the wall and door on the driver’s side. Life-saving attempts were made at the scene, however, the pedestrian died from her injuries. The incident is under investigation.
Pedestrian Fatality Accident Wrongful Death Claim
The thought of filing a wrongful death claim may seem too far away when a loved one suddenly passes. However, it is possible to suffer serious financial consequences after losing a loved one, especially if the person was a valuable source of income for the entire family. As well as providing a sense of justice and closure, wrongful death claims can also assist the family financially after losing a loved one. You may be able to recover damages in the following areas in a wrongful death lawsuit:
- Funeral and burial expenses are recoverable.
- Until their normal retirement age, the family can claim bonuses and pension benefits in addition to wages. Recovery of damages by a self-employed person may be possible by using tax returns and other proof of income.
- Depending on the circumstances, beneficiaries in the will of a deceased may be able to recover inheritance losses.
- A surviving spouse may also claim reimbursement for losing the affection and moral support of their loved one in addition to the loss of consortium.
- There may be a claim that the children of the deceased, as well as other minors who depended on the deceased for at least half their support, have lost their parental instruction, nurturing and love.
- It may be possible to recover household assistance lost. A decedent’s duties may include lawn maintenance, childcare, servicing and repairing family vehicles, and others. Because of the death, the family may be required to pay someone to do the work the deceased did, and this can be recovered.
A Pedestrian Fatality Lawyer Can Help
With years of experience handling wrongful death cases, our firm has successfully handled many. In addition to the grief of losing someone who never should have died, our compassionate and experienced professionals understand the emotional and financial strain of a loss. Our firm can assist you by negotiating your wrongful death claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company or we can take your case to civil court to get you the compensation you deserve.
North Highlands Personal Injury Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a North Highlands personal injury lawyer. It may be possible to file a wrongful death claim if one of your loved ones died as a result of someone else’s negligence in a pedestrian fatality accident. Despite not easing your grief, it can hold the at-fault party accountable and help your family avoid financial losses. For free, friendly and compassionate advice, call us at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. If you would like to contact us online, you can also do so.
Our accident attorneys can review your case and inform you of your options for recovering damages during a free consultation.
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