Traffic Crash Fatality Reported in Madera County
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a fatality after a traffic crash in Madera County on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The car accident occurred on Avenue 9 near Road 33 ½ shortly before 5:00 p.m.
Details on the Madera County Traffic Crash Fatality
CHP traffic officers said a Toyota Tacoma with a man at the wheel was headed westbound on Avenue 9. For unknown reasons, the Toyota veered to the left, struck the vehicle in front of it, and caused that second car to strike the car in front of it.
The impact of the collision propelled the Toyota into the eastbound lane where it was involved in a head-on collision with a Nissan driven by a woman in her 50s. Sadly, the Nissan driver succumbed to her injuries upon impact. Other involved parties suffered injuries described as minor and were not hospitalized, officials reported. The identity of the woman has been withheld due to pending family notification.
Can I Bring a Wrongful Death Claim for a Fatal Crash?
Losing a loved one is an event that no family is ever truly prepared for. When the loss was caused by the negligent or reckless act of another, it may turn the lives of surviving family members upside down. An attorney can bring a wrongful death case on behalf of survivors to seek answers and protect their rights to fair compensation. Although no amount of money may make up for a tragic loss of a close relative, no family deserves to face financial hardship because of someone else’s wrongdoing. Nothing may make things right again, but recovering fair compensation from a wrongful death case may help survivors with turning this situation into a statement of justice.
As with any civil case, a wrongful death claim for a fatal car accident is frequently contested. Despite the fact that liability is clear, the value of resulting losses is often the subject of dispute. To protect your right to fair compensation that provides a true reflection of the extent of damages incurred, it is essential to have an experienced Madera wrongful death lawyer on your side. The unfortunate reality is that insurance companies representing at-fault parties will not be transparent when it comes to disclosing policy limits. In other situations, they may make quick lowball settlement offers in hopes of surviving family members accepting without realizing the magnitude of their loss.
Many unique issues are involved in wrongful death cases that must be left to an experienced attorney to analyze. A lawyer with years of experience handling wrongful death matters will know the best way to proceed when it comes to determining at-fault parties, working with insurers to identify the potential coverage available to compensate survivors, and the fair value of a case to reimburse the family for economic and non-economic damages. By working with an attorney, you and your family can rest assured knowing your case will be in good hands.
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I’m Ed Smith, a Madera personal injury lawyer. The sudden loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is a devastation that may impact the family left behind to pick up the pieces. Not only do surviving family members have to deal with grief but also what life will be like without their close relative by their side. If this has happened to your family, it is essential to consult with an attorney before discussing the claim with insurance companies. Unlike insurers, the lawyer will have your best interests at heart. To learn how our legal team can help you and your family with your personal injury or wrongful death claim, please call (559) 377-7676 or (800) 404-5400 for free, friendly case advice. We represent families in Madera County and throughout California.
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