Pedestrian Fatal Crash Involving a Hit-and-Run Occurs on Florin Road
A crash involving a hit-and-run in Sacramento on November 8 killed a pedestrian. The accident happened at the Florin Road intersection with Franklin Boulevard around 7:13 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) report on the accident stated that a man, age 61, was on the road and perhaps attempting to go from the center divide over to the sidewalk when a vehicle struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene.
Driver Sought in Fatal Crash Involving a Hit-and-Run
Although emergency responders with the Sacramento Fire Department performed life-saving measures, the pedestrian was declared deceased at the accident scene. No leads on the hit-and-run driver were released. Once the family of the deceased man has been notified, the county coroner’s office will release his identity. The CHP traffic crash unit is determining the cause of the crash.
Wrongful Death Claim After a Pedestrian Fatality
A family who seeks compensation for wrongful death after a pedestrian fatality accident must present evidence. It is possible to be held liable for damages under California law if someone dies due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. If a pedestrian is killed during a traffic collision as a result of an at-fault driver’s negligence, his or her family may be entitled to such compensation for their loss.
Finding Evidence of Wrongful Death
An injury attorney in a fatal crash involving a hit-and-run case can investigate the evidence that supports wrongful death claims. Documents such as police reports, witness statements, traffic surveillance videos, and photographs of the accident scene are collected to locate the fleeing driver. If the hit-and-run driver is located, they can be held liable for the fatality.
Recoverable Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
There are a variety of damages that can be recovered in a California wrongful death lawsuit, including:
- Expenses associated with funerals and burials can be recovered.
- Recovering the deceased’s wages, pension, and insurance benefits may be possible until retirement.
- Loss of guidance, advice, love, protection, and moral support may be claimed in the event of the death of a loved one.
- The surviving spouse may claim loss of consortium.
- Household services provided by the deceased may be recoverable.
Using Insurance if the Driver Isn’t Found
If the driver of the crash involving a hit-and-run cannot be located, the family may be able to recover compensation through the use of the deceased’s uninsured/underinsured auto policy, which covers wrongful death. If the decedent did not carry this add-on insurance but another close family member did, their policy can be used to recover the compensation. Using the policy does not affect the cost in the future.
Ed Smith provides an overview of wrongful death claims in the following video:
Wrongful Death Lawyer in Sacramento
I am Ed Smith. I am a wrongful death lawyer in Sacramento. In the event of the death of a loved one as a result of another motorist’s negligence, it may be possible for the surviving family members (spouse and children of the deceased) to file a wrongful death claim. You can contact our compassionate, knowledgeable injury attorneys for free, friendly advice by calling (916) 921-6400. Alternatively, you can reach us online or via our long-distance line at (800) 404-5400.
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