Fatal Car Accidents Los Angeles California
Wrongful Death Attorneys
All over America, a leading cause of death is motor vehicle accidents. According to national statistics, approximately 6,000,000 auto accidents occur each year, causing close to 40,000 fatalities. It is estimated that 1 out of every 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related car accident at some point in their lives according to the NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration).
Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
When wrongful death lawsuits arise as a result of reckless, careless or negligent driving the family may often be so traumatized they fail to pursue any legal action. Contrary to popular belief, many people who suffer the death of a family member in an auto accident never file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. The family is often so overwhelmed that any legal action is out of the question, no amount of damage compensation will bring the deceased back.
While understandable, the decision to forego legal action means that the family and survivors are deprived of the income lost and a sense of what many victims call closure, or justice.
Often a family member will seek out a wrongful death lawyer many months or years after the loss, only to find out that evidence has been lost, insurance adjusters are reluctant to open old claims, the statute of limitations have elapsed etc. Thus, it is advisable to contact legal representation as soon as possible after a fatal car accident.