Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, and lead to serious injuries, and even death. Vehicle versus pedestrian accidents have an even higher chance to lead to a fatal outcome, because pedestrians have no protection from the heavy impact involved. It is highly recommended not to exit a vehicle that is pulled over to the shoulder for this exact reason. However, under certain circumstances, a driver must exit his vehicle on the shoulder. In these cases, when a driver is most vulnerable, even if they are practicing all proper safety, they can be struck and injured by another driver that is negligent and not following proper safety.
When one driver causes the death of another person due to negligence it is known in California as a “wrongful death“. The family of a wrongful death victim can hold the person responsible for the accident financially liable for the loss of life. These cases require deep legal experience and expertise.
At the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell we have worked with the families of wrongful death victims for more than 40 years. We manage all of the legal details and conversations with insurance representatives so that your family can focus on one another and recovering from this loss. We invite you to call for a free consultation at 949-275-2693.