Pedestrian Fatality on Carpenter Road in Modesto
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a pedestrian fatality on Carpenter Road in west Modesto on the night of Friday, January 15, 2021. Shortly before 10:50 p.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of a Modesto pedestrian accident on Carpenter Road in the vicinity of Maze Boulevard, or State Route 132.
According to the CHP traffic accident report, a 63-year-old Modesto man was driving a Toyota Camry south on Carpenter Road. The Toyota driver was traveling at approximately 45 mph when he noticed a female pedestrian in the road. He said he was unable to stop his vehicle in time to avoid crashing into the female pedestrian. Sadly, the woman suffered fatal injuries in the pedestrian accident. Her identity has not yet been released due to pending notification of family members.
Consequences of a Modesto Pedestrian Fatality
The city of Modesto is a great place for taking a walk. The unfortunate reality is that pedestrians share the road with motor vehicles, and collisions may sometimes occur. A pedestrian accident is often catastrophic or even fatal for the pedestrian because they have no form of protection to absorb the impact of the crash. As a result, pedestrians are often at a loss because of mounting medical expenses and the inability to work.
In the case of a fatal pedestrian accident, surviving family members are often left behind to pick up the pieces. No one deserves to pay for the damages a negligent driver has caused in either of these situations. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, contact our Modesto personal injury lawyers for a free consultation and learn more about how our legal team can help you and your family today.
Types of Wrongful Death Compensation Available to Survivors
Whether or not surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for the loss of their loved one will depend upon the facts and circumstances of their wrongful death pedestrian accident case. If the driver who struck the close relative was at fault, survivors may be able to file a wrongful death claim against them and their insurance company. Also, California is a comparative fault state, meaning that if a pedestrian was partially at fault for the incident, the amount of compensation awarded to them would be reduced by the percentage of negligence assigned to them.
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident, you and your family may be entitled to compensation for economic and non-economic damages, such as:
- Medical bills for end-of-life care
- Funeral and burial service expenses
- Loss of the decedent’s care, protection, and guidance
- Lost inheritance, benefits, and future earnings
- Mental anguish and emotional trauma from the sudden loss of a loved one
A personal injury lawyer from our law firm can evaluate your wrongful death case and determine your potential options for recovery moving forward. For additional details on the wrongful death claims process and what you should expect to come in your case, watch the video below.
Importance of Working with a Wrongful Death Attorney
Do not allow your family to be convinced by the insurance company into accepting a lowball settlement offer because you need money to pay for unexpected expenses. At our law firm, our Modesto personal injury attorneys can work diligently to recover the compensation you all need to be made whole again. Our personal injury lawyers will work hard to determine why the pedestrian accident happened and help your family prove who was at fault for your loved one’s wrongful death. This way, the at-fault party can be held financially accountable to the fullest extent for your loss.
Our Modesto wrongful death lawyers have handled cases like yours since 1982. Our legal team has the experience, resources, and skills needed to protect your rights and prove your wrongful death case to the insurance company and in court, if necessary. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about how our team of injury lawyers can help you and your family today.
Personal Injury Attorney in Modesto
I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto personal injury attorney. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, our legal team is available anytime to help. We provide care and compassion for grieving families, all while protecting their legal rights to fair financial compensation. Call us now for a free case evaluation at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400. We are available anytime to review your wrongful death case and provide compassionate, free, and friendly legal advice on your options for justice and recovery moving forward.
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