There is nothing more heartbreaking than learning that a loved one has passed away. This might be the worst news a person ever hears. However, some factors might exacerbate the situation, such as knowing that the victim did not have to die. In certain circumstances, a wrongful death claim may be warranted if the person’s death was directly attributable to someone else’s negligence or recklessness.
Continue reading to discover some of the most prevalent causes of these situations. Contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. If you suspect you have a case or otherwise seek a free consultation with an expert personal injury attorney, call 909-982-0707.
Car accidents
Every year, more than 300,000 people die in car accidents across the country. Many others sustain major injuries from which they may never completely recover. The family may be faced with large medical expenses, lost income, and other financial and personal difficulties as a result of these devastating injuries. Many sorts of carelessness can lead to car accidents, including:
- Speeding
- Auto components that are defective
- Driving when inattentive or distracted
- Road defects, construction flaws, or fixes
- Driving when inebriated
Accidents involving trucks
Although you would think that truck accidents are included in vehicle accident statistics, they are not – and for good reason. Trucks are significantly larger, heavier, and, depending on the type of vehicle, may be transporting hazardous goods, making them more dangerous. Aggressive driving, inadequately loaded or overburdened goods, and driver mistake, among other things, can cause truck accidents.
Motorcycle mishaps
It is easy to see why motorbike collisions are so harmful. Even a low-speed collision might be devastating due to the lack of safety for people riding. Other drivers failing to see motorcyclists, speeding, and bad weather are all common causes of motorbike accidents. If someone else is to blame for the loss of your loved one in a motorbike accident, they should be held accountable.
Accidents involving bicycles and pedestrians
A person strolling down the street, like a person on a motorbike, has very little protection, as does a person on a bicycle. While helmets can assist decrease the severity of some accidents or even prevent death, when a person is hit by a car, there is a strong probability they will not survive. Almost always, the motorist is at least largely to blame for these collisions.
What should you do if you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence?
You do have choices if a loved one perished in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, whether the sort of accident is specified above or not. The first step is to call the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to learn more about your legal options.
