Cyclist Killed After Bicycle Accident in Clovis
The Clovis Police Department (Clovis PD) is investigating a bicycle accident after a cyclist was hit and killed by a car on Sunday, September 27, 2020. The cycling crash occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Ashlan Avenue between Helm Avenue ad Willow Avenue.
According to Clovis PD, a 55-year-old man was pushing a bike on Ashlan Avenue when he was hit by a vehicle whose driver stayed at the scene to cooperate with investigators. Sadly, the bicyclist succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the decedent’s name as they are working to notify his next of kin.
Losing a Family Member to a Wrongful Death Bicycle Accident in Clovis
It is challenging to come to terms with the thought that a member of the community may have disregarded the life, health, and safety of a loved one. Sadly, negligence can cost a close relative’s life. Few words can bring true comfort to a family when recovering and grieving from such a loss. When this happens, the at-fault party may be held financially accountable for causing the loss through a wrongful death claim. By taking legal action, a family can start to make empowered choices toward the recovery and closure they deserve.
What Losses Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Case?
A wrongful death claim is a civil action that allows specific family members of a person who was killed due to negligence to recover economic and non-economic damages. Relatives who may be compensated for a loved one’s wrongful death in California are called survivors, those who are entitled to the recovery of:
- Costs associated with a loved one’s final resting expenses
- Expenses for medical treatment received by the loved one after the fatal accident before they passed away (this can be recovered through a survival action filed by a Fresno wrongful death attorney on behalf of your family)
- Loss of services and future financial support from the decedent
- Loss of a family member’s care, protection, and companionship
Which Family Members Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
If you have lost a family member to a fatal motor vehicle accident, you may be wondering if you have the legal right to take action against the negligent driver. According to the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60, the following survivors are entitled to damages through a wrongful death lawsuit:
- The surviving spouse, domestic partner, or children of the deceased person have priority
- If such parties are nonexistent, then the surviving parents, putative spouse, children of the putative spouse, or stepchildren are next-in-line
For more details on who can bring a wrongful death action, watch the video below.
How a Lawyer Can Help Your Family After a Wrongful Death Bicycle Accident
The loss of a loved one in a cycling crash is devastating for any family to experience. When a wrongful death claim arises from the incident, it can be challenging for a family to process while dealing with insurance companies, collecting evidence, reviewing paperwork, and filing documents with the court. At our law firm, we can handle your case on your behalf so you and your family can focus on recovering from your loss without having to deal with insurers taking advantage of your loss. We will work to ensure you receive the justice and full and fair compensation from the insurance carrier you rightfully deserve. To learn more, call our legal team for a free case evaluation.
Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Fresno
I’m Ed Smith, a Fresno bicycle accident lawyer. Did you lose a loved one in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent driver? It is time to seek justice on their behalf. At our law firm, our attorneys have decades of experience handling these matters and will fight to ensure you and your family receive a fair wrongful death settlement from the at-fault party and their insurance company. To get started on your case today, call (559) 377-7676 or (800) 404-5400. We are available to provide compassionate, free, and friendly advice anytime on your situation.
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