California Fatal Auto Accident Lawyers
Auto Accident Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs when all necessary safety measures and procedures are not taken while operating a motor vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), there were a total of 34,017 fatal crashes involving automobiles in 2008. While the 2008 figure is lower than any other figure from 1994 onward, thus marking a decrease in the number of wrongful death cases, it is still too high nevertheless.
The FARS report also explains that certain periods of time during the week are more dangerous and deadly to drive during than others. The worst time period for driving and accidents resulting in wrongful death occurs from midnight to 3AM on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend in particular, when many people are free from work obligations, poses a more potent risk due to the negligence and irresponsibility that weekend merry-making has to offer, especially merry-making that may include alcohol or drug use.
Auto accidents occur out of negligence. There are a variety of factors that can contribute towards auto accidents, including:
- Driver inattention: cell phone usage, either through talking or texting to another person, while operating a motor vehicle
- Driver negligence: a blatant disregard for the rules of the road and the safety of other drivers
- Dangerous road conditions: uneven roads, poorly paved streets, and other obscured/poorly maintained traffic signals can create dangerous situations for drivers
- Faulty products: car parts must all function properly in order for a vehicle to be deemed reasonably safe, and specific parts such as brakes and tires may lead to loss of vehicular control if they are worn and/or faulty, especially while those parts are still under factory/manufacturer warranty
Regardless of the cause of an accident, blame needs to be attributed to one or more parties involved. Blame can sometimes result in criminal charges, or may simply involve negligent parties being ordered to pay monetary damages associated with the accident. In any event, whether it is another driver, a municipality that failed to properly upkeep a road or highway, or some other party that played a factor in causing the accident, someone will be held responsible for causing an auto accident wrongful death in California.
If your loved one has recently been the victim of a wrongful death, the attorneys at Van Der Walde & Associates are here to help. Our skilled California car accident wrongful death attorneys have much experience. We will examine the details surrounding the accident, will hold responsible parties accountable for their actions, and will see to it that monetary damages are sought from those parties. Please call us today for a free consultation at 877-862-6288, and we will do what we can to help with the recovery process.
