Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Fatal motor vehicle accidents are a common source of wrongful death lawsuits. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of unintentional death for a large segment of the American population. When someone's negligent acts cause the accidental death of another person, the victim's family can file a wrongful death lawsuit under state law in order to recover compensation for the victim's death. State law varies widely on the types of cases that are eligible for wrongful death claims, who is eligible to file such claims, and the timeframe in which such claims must be made. Therefore, it is essential that the surviving family members of a victim of a wrongful death consult an experienced wrongful death attorney so as to evaluate the success of a potential wrongful death claim, and to ensure that no time limits are missed, which can cause a wrongful death claim to be completely barred.

Fast Facts

  • Over 80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death.
  • The national speed limit of 55 mph was overturned in 1995.

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  • Fatal Truck Accident

    The loss of a beloved family member is even more tragic when the death occurred suddenly and wrongfully....
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  • Worker Deaths by Motor Vehicles

    Motor vehicle related incidents are consistently the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the US:...
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  • DUI Accidents

    The US Department of Transportation (DOT) notes that there are well over two hundred million licensed drivers...
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  • Work Injury Attorney - Workplace Accidents

    Workplace accidents occur very frequently and in some of the most benign work settings....
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  • Vehicular Manslaughter

    Vehicular manslaughter occurs when the illegal or grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle results in th...
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