How Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road Leads To A Wrongful Death Claim
Posted on: 10 November 2020
When your loved one passes away during a car accident, this is often the result of one of the drivers making a substantial mistake that leads to the fatal accident. One type of fatal mistake is a wrong-way crash. The other driver may drift into the lane of your loved one. When this occurs, you'll want to get on the phone with a wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible.
Reasons for Wrong-Way Crashes
In some cases, a motorist might become confused. This is especially common in construction zones because the construction can lead to lane closures, and a driver might need to veer into another lane suddenly. Drivers who are older are more likely to become confused and drive on the wrong side of the road.
In other cases, the motorist might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which can lead to the driver becoming confused and drifting into another lane. Some drivers are exhausted and fall asleep behind the wheel. Other drivers might have a medical condition. It's important to get to the bottom of why the accident occurred, because some causes, such as a medical condition, may lead to your case being thrown out.
How to Determine Liability
To determine liability for this type of accident, you need to prove that the wrongful death occurred as a result of negligence. If you did not witness the accident yourself, you'll need help tracking down witnesses who can testify to the events that transpired. An attorney can help you track down any witnesses who may have seen the accident. Your attorney may also be able to access surveillance footage.
You may also be able to determine who was at fault for the accident by collecting evidence from the scene of the crash. The damage done to both vehicles can allow you to determine who was likely at fault for the accident. Also, your attorney's law firm may have an accident reconstructionist employed who will be able to help you determine exactly how the accident occurred.
Damages
Before you seek compensation for the death of your loved one, you will need help from a wrongful death attorney to calculate how many damages you have suffered. Afterward, you will be able to make a settlement offer to the insurance provider of the party responsible for the car accident so that you can attempt to maximize the compensation that you receive.
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