Losing someone in a fatal car crash has a broad range of consequences for your life. There are the obvious emotional implications of that loss, as well as the financial consequences of a death in the family. You and the rest of the family will need to adjust to living...
Police see increase in accidents with cyclists, pedestrians
Police in California have noticed a recent uptick in some of the most dangerous car accidents: Those involving pedestrians and cyclists. For instance, over a single weekend, they noted that there were six such accidents. Three of those are not yet solved because the...
What funeral expenses should you expect?
After a fatal car accident, you have a lot more to think about than the cost of a funeral. You lost a loved one. It's a traumatic time for your family and it's something you all need to work through together. However, you cannot ignore the cost, either. This is a...
Driver flees, leaving woman to die in crashed Mercedes
A man and a passenger fled the scene of a car accident, leaving a second passenger trapped in the crashed car. She passed away from her injuries. The accident happened on Route 94, as the 1999 Mercedes headed east. The 27-year-old man who was driving apparently lost...
Common causes of fatal car accidents
The most tragic car accidents result in fatalities. Thousands of lives are lost every year on the roads of California and across the country. Law enforcement agencies do all they can to curb impaired driving, distracted driving and speeding, all of which are the main...
71-year-old woman dies in head-on California crash
One woman is dead and a man is injured after a two-vehicle crash in California. According to reports, a man in a 1998 Honda Civic was on Highway 20, going east. He wanted a cigarette and looked away from the road as he reached for them. In doing so, he allowed his car...
Common funeral expenses following a fatal car crash
Fatal car crashes can cause thousands of dollars in damages, both physical and mental. Family members are forever shaken by such a tragedy. Survivors of the wreck might never be able to walk again or even leave his or her house because of post-traumatic stress...
How do investigators reconstruct car accident crash scenes?
Wrongful death is never easy to handle. It can be even more difficult when it involves a car accident that was caused by the negligence of another person. The investigation into the cause of the crash could take months before it is finalized. This can cause you even...
What are the aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit?
No one should experience the unexpected loss of a loved one due to wrongful death. These deaths occur daily throughout California and across the country. Wrongful death refers to the negligence of another that leads to the death of someone. The surviving relatives of...
Understanding who can file a wrongful death lawsuit
Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident can be overwhelming. You might not know what to do next. This could very well be the first time you've ever lost someone in your life. Handling all the details following the fatal motor vehicle accident can be difficult to...