Fatal Big Rig Collision on Highway 99 Near Merced
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a call of a fatal big rig collision on Highway 99 near the Merced area on Saturday, December 13, 2020. The incident occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. along the northbound lanes of State Route 99 in the vicinity of Mission Avenue. According to CHP traffic officers, a driver of a 2020 Jeep Cherokee was involved in a traffic collision with a garbage truck, causing the Jeep to veer out of control and come to a rest in the No. 2 lane. Moments after, the Jeep was hit by a large truck pulling two trailers. The driver of the big rig informed CHP officials that they were unable to see the Jeep. The second truck accident resulted in the driver of the Jeep being propelled from the vehicle.
An occupant in the front passenger seat of the Jeep, identified as a 61-year-old woman, was transported via air ambulance to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto for treatment of moderate injuries, the CHP reported. Sadly, the Jeep driver was pronounced deceased at the scene of the Merced County truck accident. The Merced County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased party as 44-year-old Frankie Bearden of Livingston.
Losing Someone You Love in a Fatal Merced County Big Rig Collision
Regardless of how a fatal motor vehicle collision occurs, the pain from the loss of a close relative is devastating, and a family deserves justice for their loss. Nothing may ever compensate for the loss or undo the grief that has been caused upon surviving family members. However, if a loved one has lost their life due to someone else’s negligence, financial compensation for end-of-life medical expenses, lost future financial support, funeral costs, and loss of companionship, protection, and care may be in order. Our Merced personal injury attorneys may help your family in this situation by bringing a wrongful death claim on your behalf so these burdens may be minimized or alleviated in your time of grief and loss. For a brief overview of the claims process with the insurance company, watch the video below.
How a Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help Your Family
After experiencing the devastation of losing a loved one, your initial reaction may be to not seek legal assistance. You may even go through the feeling of giving up and that bringing a wrongful death lawsuit is too challenging. The wrongful death laws in California allow you and your family two years from the date of your loved one’s passing to file a lawsuit. Our personal injury lawyers at AutoAccident.com understand your loss and encourage you to reach out to us for help. By getting in touch with one of our attorneys, you can discuss the specifics of your loss and receive insight into how the wrongful death claims process works.
Since our lawyers understand your loss and how much your loved one means to you, you can count on our legal team to treat you and your family with compassion. We will protect your best interests throughout the course of your wrongful death claim and protect your legal right to fair compensation. We can handle all aspects of your claim, including filing deadlines, negotiations with the insurance company or defense counsel, or presenting your case in court if needed. Even if you need time to grieve and recover from your loss before bringing your wrongful death case, our lawyers can help provide your family the peace of mind you need when you are ready to take legal action against those responsible for your loss.
Personal Injury Attorney in Merced
I’m Ed Smith, a Merced personal injury attorney. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal traffic collision in Merced County because of negligence, please call our car accident lawyers for a complimentary consultation at (209) 227-1931 or (800) 404-5400. Our legal team charges no fee until we recover fair compensation on your behalf and proudly serve those who have lost loved ones in crashes in Merced and throughout California. Contact us today to receive our free, friendly case advice.
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