The fact of the matter is that car accidents are not uncommon. In fact, they happen every day. While some are no one’s fault, others are due to a person acting carelessly, some are due to a person acting with gross disregard for the safety of others. These often involve street racing. The bad news about these accidents is that the injuries often affect innocent bystanders and catastrophic injuries are often the result. .
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed as a result of a street race in California then it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You can reach Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 now for a free legal consultation.
There are several types of street races
In some instances, a street race is spontaneous. It is as simple as a driver pulling up to a red light, looking at another driver, exchanging a glance, and then putting their car into high speed. Other street races are organized. It’s common for social media to be used to schedule these races and there can be dozens of cars involved. In some cases, bystanders may use their own vehicles to block off city streets so that no one else can drive on them. Either way, there is extreme danger to everyone involved and anyone driving nearby.
Fatal street races are on the rise
Whether they are organized or happen at the spur of the moment, a street race is dangerous to everyone around and involved. The California Highway Patrol reports that deaths caused by street racing are increasing. They found that in more than 50% of street racing deaths, the person who was killed was not the driver.
This means that a person can simply be driving home from work, or picking up their kids from school, or walking home from a friend’s house, and be in a very dangerous – even deadly situation. About 25% of those killed in street racing accidents are drivers not involved in the race and pedestrians.
A wrongful death lawsuit may be your only option after a deadly street race
If you have lost a loved one in a street race then your next move may be to hire a personal injury attorney to hold the at-fault party accountable. When you contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 we will go over the specifics of the case and find the best way forward for you. If it does make sense to file a wrongful death case, we may sue for damages related to emotional distress, pain and suffering, lost wages, and loss of companionship.
Do not wait to call us. The reality is that as time goes on, evidence is lost and witnesses become less reliable. We want to help you get the justice you deserve and our best opportunity to help you comes if you call us sooner rather than later.
