Oakland Fatal Collision Shuts Down Highway

Highway 13 Shut Down Following Oakland Fatal Collision

An Oakland fatal collision resulted in a vehicle fire and the closure of major highways, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident occurred on August 6, when a car crashed on northbound Highway 13 just north of Interstate 580 around 3:10 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Following the crash, the vehicle caught fire, prompting emergency response teams to close the transition between northbound Highway 13 and westbound I-580. 

Investigation Will Determine Cause of Oakland Fatal Collision

 CHP did not provide an immediate estimate for when the highways would reopen. Motorists were advised to expect extended delays and seek alternate routes while the scene was cleared and authorities investigated the cause of the Oakland fatal collision. It is unknown whether additional vehicles were involved in the crash.

Recoverable Wrongful Death Compensation in California

In California, surviving family members and certain dependents can recover compensation through a wrongful death claim when a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. The damages fall into distinct categories:

Who Can Recover Compensation?

• Immediate family members: Surviving spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Grandchildren: If their parent (the deceased’s child) is also deceased.
• Other dependents: Parents, legal guardians, stepchildren, or putative spouses (those with a good faith but mistaken belief of marriage), if they were financially dependent on the deceased.
• Minors: Any minor who lived in the decedent’s home for at least 180 days and received half or more support may also qualify.

Recoverable Damages

• Lost financial support: Future income the deceased would have provided, including earnings and benefits (retirement, insurance).
• Funeral and burial expenses: All reasonable costs, such as services, casket, cremation, interment, and headstone.
• Medical expenses: Costs incurred for treatment prior to death, if applicable, by filing a survival action.
• Loss of gifts or benefits: Potential future contributions the decedent might have made.
• Loss of household services: The value of daily help or tasks the deceased provided to the household.

• Loss of companionship, comfort, and society: Damages for the deprivation of the deceased’s presence, love, care, and guidance.
• Loss of consortium: For spouses and domestic partners—the loss of the marital relationship.

Ed Smith, a personal injury attorney, explains the legal basis and key requirements for pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in the video below:

Oakland Wrongful Death Attorneys: Compassionate Support for Families After a Tragedy

I’m Ed Smith, an Oakland wrongful death attorney dedicated to helping families who have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident. If your family is facing unimaginable hardship following an Oakland fatal collision, you may have the right to pursue compensation. Our injury attorneys have free, friendly advice to offer you. Call us at (510) 631-0200 or at (800) 404-5400 for a no-obligation case review. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss your eligibility, and learn about your legal options. For your convenience, you can also connect with us online using our contact form. We’re here to guide you with compassion and expertise every step of the way.

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