San Diego Car Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers
Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents : Car Accident Wrongful Death
Auto accidents are very serious and often traumatic incidents that can result in a number of injuries that can range from minor to life-threatening. Because of both the high speeds of motor vehicles and the extreme impact that a collision has upon a person’s body, car crash fatalities occur frequently in San Diego and across the country. But just because fatal auto accidents occur regularly does not mean that the families of those that lose their lives cannot seek justice and compensation from those responsible for such devastating accidents.
Driver Negligence and Auto Accidents
While almost any type of auto accident has the possibility of causing fatalities under the correct circumstances, it is often the negligent actions of a driver that results in the deaths of those in other vehicles, passengers in his or her own car, pedestrians, bicyclists, and any other victims that are affected by a crash. When a driver is negligent or reckless, they do not take the safety of others into account and, as such, often do not perform preventative measures prior to or during a crash, resulting in fatal injuries that may not normally occur in an auto accident. Some of the most common and dangerous forms of driver negligence include:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs;
- Speeding;
- Ignoring the rules of the road and/or traffic signals;
- Using a cell phone, smart phone, or texting and driving;
- Fatigued or drowsy driving; and
- Other forms of distracted driving.
Any of these reckless behaviors can cause a driver to fail to notice other vehicles and pedestrians, or drive in a dangerous way that can easily result in a fatal auto accident. These forms of negligent driving can also lead to types of accidents that would not occur as easily under normal circumstances, such as head-on collisions, side-impact crashes, and collisions that occur at full speed without any braking. These crashes often result in severe injuries that can lead to death.
Possibly Fatal Auto Accident Injuries
While the human body is meant to resist injury and recover relatively quickly from some forms of damage, the injuries sustained in an auto accident are often much greater than a body can withstand and cannot always be fixed by medical treatment. Injuries caused by an auto accident that can either result in an instant fatality or death from complications include:
- Traumatic brain injury;
- Organ damage, with injuries to the heart and lungs often being the most serious;
- Blood loss;
- Broken or shattered bones;
- Cardiac arrest;
- Severe spinal cord damage; and
- Other damage caused by crushing, piercing, or impact.
Modern vehicles are meant to prevent severe injuries from occurring with air bags and crumpling frames, but serious accidents involving negligent drivers often prove to be too traumatic for even the best safety systems to protect against.
Finding Wrongful Death Representation in San Diego
When a motor vehicle accident that results in fatalities is caused by another party’s negligent or reckless actions, the families of those who died in the crash can seek compensation from those responsible. The San Diego wrongful death attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group can help the families of deceased car accident victims find compensation for a number of losses, including pain and suffering, lost wages, and funeral costs, as well as find justice by holding negligent parties responsible. For more information, contact the skilled law team at the Jurewitz Law Group today.
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