Today’s story may seem like something out of a Hollywood film, but it’s true. A man is now facing murder charges after deliberately ramming a police cruiser and killing the officer inside. The officer had just one shift left before retirement. Greenwich Time reports. The accused faces nine charges, including premeditated murder of a law…
In most people’s imaginations, the worst result of a crash is a fatality. It’s up for debate whether it is worse to die or to be a survivor. While nothing can be done for the dead, there is something that can be done for the living. They can file a wrongful death lawsuit if the death was due to the fault of another person.
On this page, we’ve collected stories about fatal crashes, both as a remembrance and a warning against dangerous behaviors that can lead to one. All stories link back to their original news sources.
Fortunately for the survivors of a fatal crash, it’s usually easy to get the evidence needed to pursue a lawsuit. As part of their duties, police officers have to collect evidence in fatal crashes. There’s no way to get the story from the deceased so they create one based on what they find. This evidence is vital in a civil suit.
Yet there are still things that a personal injury lawyer can help with in a wrongful death case. There’s more to pay for than just the cost of the car and any funeral and medical expenses. There are additional damages that can be obtained. For instance, there’s the pain and suffering experienced by the family. There is also the loss of companionship and the lost income that a family would have received had their loved one stayed alive. These and more can be fought for in court.
No amount of money can bring a person back to life, but it can help survivors to cope with the loss. If you’ve lost a family member in a car crash and you believe it wasn’t their fault, contact Chalik Law today for a free consultation.
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