Many states have what are called “dram shop laws” which allow someone to sue an establishment for serving a person alcohol who then goes out and gets into an accident. Florida is no exception. Under Florida laws, the victims of an accident or the family members of a victim may sue an establishment for serving…
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.
Car Crashes Into Gate At Campaign Speech
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Improperly Restrained Children Lead to Heartbreak After Fatal Crash
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Florida Man Facing Several Charges after Fatal Rear-End Collision
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Deputy Hits Teen With Car, Family Calls For Firing
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Student Dies in Accident After Taking Parent’s Car
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10 Year Sentence in Fatal DUI Crash
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State Fails to Prove Intoxication in Fatal Crash Case
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Fatal Crash Near Ocala
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Fort Lauderdale Detective Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver
A memorial service was held on August 26 for a police detective who died in a fiery rear-end collision. Loved ones, police officers and South Florida community members paid their respects to the seven-year veteran of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Christopher Sheehan, 30, was driving a 1995 Jeep Wrangler in Coral Springs, Florida, located…
Drunk Driving Causes One-Third of All Fatal Car Crashes
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2013 a total of 10,076 Americans lost their lives in car accidents where a driver was above the legal blood alcohol limit. In fact, drivers who are legally drunk, meaning their blood alcohol level is 0.08 g/dL or higher, caused one-third…