Interstate 80 Fatal Highway Accident in Vallejo
One person was killed in a fatal highway accident in Vallejo on December 21. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the collision as occurring along Interstate 80 westbound close to the off-ramp for Georgia Street shortly before 1:00 a.m. The crash involved a white pickup and a Lexus sedan. No additional information was provided.
Fatal Highway Accident in Vallejo Being Investigated
An accident investigation is underway by CHP traffic crash officers to find out how the collision occurred. The Sacramento County Coroner’s office will release the identity of the deceased person after the family has received notification.
Here Are Some of the Areas Where an Injury Lawyer Can Help
Our attorneys have successfully handled many accident injury claims due to their years of experience. In order to determine who is at fault, an investigation must be conducted first. Two-vehicle crashes are often caused by motorists who are speeding, distracted, or impaired. Additionally, evidence supporting a client’s wrongful death claim may be found through investigation.
Investigation of Accidents Using Evidence Techniques
When it is determined that the other driver in the crash was responsible, evidence has to be gathered that supports the family’s wrongful death claim. By recovering compensation, it can help them avoid the financial stress of a sudden death and also help bring them closure. As part of our investigation, we employ the following techniques:
- During the investigation of the accident, a check is made to ensure there are no mistakes in the police report. A wrongful death claim may be denied if there are mistakes.
- Our investigators reconstruct the accident by determining how the crash occurred and where the vehicles were positioned. Evidence of this kind is often used by insurance companies and in civil court to determine which driver was negligent.
- Interviews are conducted with witnesses to a fatal highway accident in Vallejo in order to gather corroborating evidence. It is not uncommon for witnesses to videotape or capture the accident on their cell phone either during or after it occurs.
- The traffic cameras in the area are examined to see if the fatal highway accident in Vallejo was captured on film. An accident involving two vehicles could be subpoenaed if video footage of it was captured.
Upon determining the facts of a wrongful death claim, our injury lawyers compile the evidence in support of a grieving family’s claim for compensation. Clients benefit from this by collecting their loved one’s wages until retirement age, their funeral and burial expenses, compensation for the loss of household assistance, consortium and more.
Here are some basics about wrongful death claims from an attorney:
Vallejo Wrongful Death Lawyer
I am Ed Smith, a Vallejo wrongful death lawyer. In wrongful death claims, surviving family members can seek compensation for the death of someone caused by the negligence of a motorist. Whether you can file a wrongful death claim is something you can learn from one of our accident attorneys by calling (707) 564-1900 or (800) 404-5400. It is also possible to contact us online.
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