On June 2, 2024, at around 2:16am, Alfredo Lopez was hit by a vehicle and died at the scene. The victim was a 35-year-old resident of San Bernardino. He was walking on the westbound I-10 when he was struck by a passing vehicle west of Orange Avenue in Redlands.
Unfortunately, it has become increasingly common for pedestrians to be struck and killed on the freeway. If a member of your family died after being hit by a passing vehicle on the freeway, you could have the right to file a pedestrian accident lawsuit for wrongful death. If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our pedestrian accident lawyers are fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your pedestrian accident wrongful death claim. No matter whether you are looking to begin your claim or continue your claim after starting it with another law firm, our team is ready to help you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team at your earliest convenience.
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Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating accidents that can occur. Pedestrians are no match for vehicles, even at low speeds. Pedestrians can potentially suffer head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, facial injuries, broken bones, dislocations, broken ribs, nerve damage, organ damage, severed limbs, road burn, lacerations, etc. Although these injuries might seem to be only minor, the truth is that these injuries can be fatal. Pedestrians can be crushed under cars, pinned between the vehicle and structures, or thrown many feet into the air, for example. Since vehicles travel at high speeds on the freeway, pedestrians struck on the freeway often suffer fatal harm.
Some of the Possible Causes of Pedestrian Accidents on the I-10 Freeway
- Distracted drivers
- Blind spots especially at bends/curves on the freeway
- Poorly lit freeways
- No shoulder on the freeway
- Disabled vehicles, resulting in drivers and their passengers having to exit the vehicles
Who Is Liable for Pedestrian Accidents on the Freeway?
This is a very important question. Ultimately, liability is based on the specific cause of the accident and the party or entity responsible for causing the accident – or even contributing to the accident. In general, these incidents are caused by the recklessness of drivers on the road; they fail to see pedestrians and strike them. In these cases, liability is relatively clear, and survivors could pursue claims against the driver and his or her insurance company. Of course, it is also important to note that the pedestrian could be considered to be at least partially at-fault, specifically if the victim entered traffic lanes, for example. In these cases, comparative negligence would apply, and the total compensation awarded could be reduced. In addition to the driver and the pedestrian involved potentially being liable, other parties/entities could be liable. These could include the city/county road work agency, the vehicle manufacturer, the rental vehicle company, and other companies (specifically for the recklessness of their employees) – based on the details surrounding the incident, of course.
Many may argue that pedestrians have no business being on the freeway, so it should be the pedestrians that should be found strictly at-fault for these incidents. However, all drivers on the road have a duty to drive safely to avoid any incidents – including incidents involving pedestrians.
Can I file a lawsuit? Yes, if a member of your family died in a pedestrian accident on the freeway, you could have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact our wrongful death lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. Our pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover compensation.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?
Although every pedestrian accident wrongful death claim is different, claimants could be entitled to receive compensation for all medical costs incurred prior to the victim’s death, loss of financial support, pain and suffering, funeral and burial costs, loss of consortium, punitive damages, and legal expenses, for example. How much compensation can I recover? Wrongful death pedestrian accident claims can be worth anywhere from $50,000 to $1.5 million and sometimes even more. It all depends on the specific details surrounding the claim.
Here at our law firm, our pedestrian accident experts are fully committed to getting claimants the highest recovery available for their claims. Our team is ready to secure the maximum payout available – whether our experts have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial. Contact us today to learn more about the possible value of your claim.
Prescripción
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they can lose their right to sue entirely. Because of this, it is essential that claimants file their claims on time. So, how long do you have to sue? In general, wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to pursue their claims. What if a government agency is involved? In incidents involving government agencies, there is a short six-month statute of limitations for claimants to pursue claims.
For more information about the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims, contact us today.
Pasos recomendados
- Photograph the scene of the accident, including any damage to the vehicle involved
- Gather any video footage the incident, such as dash cam footage or surveillance footage
- Reunir todos los historiales médicos disponibles
- File a report with the authorities and request a copy of the report
- Hablar con los testigos y recopilar su información de contacto
- Seek legal help immediately
If you find yourself unsure of what to do next, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team. Our experts are more than ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact the Pedestrian Accident Attorneys at the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today
Our legal team is experienced in pedestrian accident claims and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your wrongful death claim. Our experts have decades of experience and can help you get justice for the death of your loved one. Here at our law firm, our team is committed to making the legal process accessible, so we offer free case evaluations. These free case evaluations include free consultations and free second opinions. Our experts will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to start or even continue your claim. To schedule a case evaluation, contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay anything if their claims are not successful.
If you are ready to speak with our pedestrian accident wrongful death lawsuit lawyers, contact us today!
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