Although it may seem so, it is not an exaggeration to consider that traffic accidents today occupy a priority place with respect to the mortality rate that afflicts us daily and from which a person, whether as a pedestrian, driver, or passenger, is in danger.
To demonstrate this, it is necessary to mention that traffic accidents are today the leading cause of death and disability among young people aged 18 to 25 years. In 1889, the first case of death from a traffic accident occurred in the United States, while this number in 1967 already far exceeded 53,000 deaths, and in 1991, 100,000. According to statistics from the World Health Assembly, 1.2 million people die worldwide each year in traffic accidents, with up to 50 million people being injured.
Many of the traffic accidents that occur daily are caused by negligent or reckless drivers, so that, in most cases, these accidents could be avoided if all drivers assume responsible behavior behind the wheel; however, this is not the case, and the number of deaths from negligence in vehicle accidents remains high.
In the case of California laws, these allow the families of victims to claim compensation for wrongful death. By filing a wrongful death claim or lawsuit, it is possible to recover certain available damages.
If this is your case, and your family member was a fatal victim of a traffic accident, contact Conexión Legal immediately so that we can provide you with the best free and quality advice to ensure that you obtain, at least, the highest possible compensation for this fact.
Similarly, as part of the advisory, we can connect you with the best traffic accident attorneys so that they can enforce your rights before the court and the obtaining of compensation is clear, transparent, and in your language.
How Does Personal Injury Law Work in a Traffic Accident?
The law of personal injuries recognizes wrongful death as a category of homicide. It is called wrongful death or involuntary manslaughter when a person dies due to the negligent conduct of another.
Although it is not a deliberate action, because then it would be considered murder, wrongful death is punished by law. However, attempting to obtain compensation for death in a car accident is not simple. The reason is that, in cases of wrongful death, the compensation amounts are higher.
So, to calculate your compensation for death in a traffic accident in 2021, you may find multiple online calculators and automated systems on the internet; however, the best option is always to consult with a specialist who provides personalized attention to your case.
When it is determined that it was an intentional act such as murder, insurance companies do not pay it. However, the personal injury attorney and the family members of the victim could consider the most appropriate option.
In this case, it would be an action for death or survival for involuntary manslaughter. If the defendant possesses assets of fortune, in case of being found guilty, he must pay the judgment with his own property.
The right of a family member to claim compensation is associated with their relationship to the deceased. Generally, it is the spouse or children who can file a wrongful death lawsuit, but, according to the line of succession, it may extend to any other family member in the absence of these, unless there is a will.
Wrongful death lawsuits can only be based on death by negligence. That is, all family members or persons entitled to collect compensation can participate in the lawsuit. If any family member waives that right, they must do so through an express request for dismissal and be ordered by the court.
Whatever the case may be, you should contact us immediately. At Conexión Legal you will be able to receive the free legal advice you need, and seek to receive the highest compensation after such a painful accident.
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