Two Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident in Los Banos
Two parties were killed in a single-vehicle accident after their car crashed into the Delta-Mendota Canal just south of the Los Banos area on the morning of Saturday, January 2, 2021. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) was notified of the Los Banos car accident in the area of Ortigalita Road and Almond Drive at approximately 9:30 a.m. A 2001 Toyota Camry carrying two occupants, identified as a female and a male, was traveling westbound on Almond Drive when the driver of the vehicle reportedly made a right-hand turn, struck a guardrail, and veered into the canal at an unknown time. Sadly, the occupants of the Toyota succumbed to their injuries at the scene, CHP traffic officers said. The Merced County Coroner’s Office has identified the decedents as Los Banos residents Maela Garcia, 20, and Brayan Castro-Romero, 21.
Loss of a Loved One in a Los Banos Single-Vehicle Accident
The sudden loss of a close relative is always a devastating time for the family left behind. In some cases, the decedent may have been the primary provider of the family, making the unexpected loss create a series of financial hardships. If you believe that someone else’s negligence caused the death of your loved one, contact an experienced Los Banos wrongful death attorney to discuss your case.
Types of Wrongful Death Compensation Available to Surviving Family Members
While no amount of money can ever undo the pain a family has suffered because of a loved one’s wrongful death or bring them back, you and your family do not deserve to bear the burden of suffering financial and emotional consequences as a result of your loss. Our compassionate Los Banos wrongful death attorneys can help you and your family thoroughly assess the economic and non-economic damages you all have suffered and demand fair compensation from the insurance company representing the at-fault party. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your wrongful death case, this may include recovery of:
- Costs of a loved one’s end of life medical treatment (this type of wrongful death damage is recoverable through a survival action)
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of care, companionship, and protection for surviving family members
- Lost parental guidance, instruction, and training
- Mental anguish because of a loved one’s wrongful death
- The value of lost earnings, services, and support the decedent would have provided to the family if not for the wrongful death car accident
Learn more about the claims process for wrongful death by watching the informative video below.
Benefits of Working with an Attorney After the Wrongful Death of a Loved One
At our law firm, we understand how challenging it can be to adjust to a new life without your loved one at your side. The sudden nature of these tragedies provides you little time to prepare for your future. Let our legal team handle all aspects of your wrongful death case so you can focus on your family and taking the time you need to grieve and recover from your loss. When you hire us to handle your case, we will handle all communications with the insurance company on your behalf, ensure all legal deadlines are met in your case, identify the at-fault party, collect evidence of their negligence and the extent of your damages, negotiate with the insurer, and take the wrongful death case to trial if the insurance carrier is not willing to make a fair settlement offer.
The loss of a loved one is a painful and life-changing experience. A wrongful death lawsuit can help ensure that surviving family members have the financial means they need to move forward from their loss and provide for a more secure future, particularly if that loved one was the primary provider of the household. You and your family do not have to navigate this challenging legal process alone. If your family has been impacted by a loved one’s wrongful death, contact our attorneys to discuss your case through a free consultation. Our legal team is here for your family and ready to help anytime.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Los Banos
I’m Ed Smith, a Los Banos personal injury lawyer. The loss of a loved one in a traffic collision because of the negligence of another is a devastating and heartbreaking event. If you have lost a close relative in a fatal car accident because of someone else’s negligent actions, let our skilled injury lawyers help you seek justice and compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death. Schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team today by calling (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400. We are available anytime to discuss your case and provide compassionate, free, and friendly advice on moving forward with a wrongful death claim in your situation.
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