Pedestrian Dies after being Struck and Dragged by Vehicles in Venice – Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
A pedestrian has died after being struck by two vehicles, one of which dragged them down the street. The incident occurred in a L.A. Venice neighborhood, specifically in an unmarked crosswalk at the 700 block of Venice Boulevard. Reportedly, the incident occurred at approximately 11:19pm. The first vehicle struck the pedestrian at the unmarked crosswalk; the second vehicle then struck the pedestrian and dragged them down the street. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The victim’s identity has not been released.
Although the second vehicle involved in the incident stopped, the first vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
If a member of your family was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident, you could have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group today.
Our team is ready to help. We offer free case evaluations to ensure that we remain as accessible as possible. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed. Contact us today to learn more about the legal options available to you and your right to file a pedestrian accident wrongful death claim.
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Some of the possible causes of pedestrian accidents can include the following:
- Reckless drivers (driving under the influence, failing to yield to pedestrians, distracted driving, etc.)
- Reckless pedestrians (suddenly entering roads when it is unsafe to do so, walking in roads, being intoxicated, etc.)
- Dangerous road conditions (including poorly lit crosswalks, no warning lights at marked crosswalks, intersections with poor visibility, no posted speed limit signs, etc.)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries, concussions, etc.
- Skull fractures
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Hip injuries
- Pelvic injuries
- Knee injures
- Dislocations
- Burn injuries
- Road burn
- Crushing injuries
- Severed limbs
Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are often devastating, even more so when pedestrians are hit by multiple vehicles, dragged down the street, or thrown into the air.
Can I File a Lawsuit?Yes, you could have the right to file a wrongful death claim if a member of your family lost his or her life in a pedestrian accident. The right to sue after a pedestrian accident will be based on the concept of negligence. Based on the details surrounding the incident, negligent drivers, negligent auto manufacturers, and even government entities like road work agencies could be at fault for the incident and resulting harm. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Can I Recover Compensation?Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one in a pedestrian accident. What compensation is available for recovery? Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery include the following:
- Lost of financial support
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm, our experts are ready to fight for your rights to recover the maximum payout available for your pedestrian accident wrongful death claim. Although every claim is different, claimants could be eligible to recover compensation ranging anywhere from $250,000 to $1.5 million. Ultimately, the value of these claims is based on the facts. Because of that, we urge claimants looking for information on the possible value of their claims to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. In California, these types of claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. Because of that, it is essential that claimants take action as soon as possible. If you are unsure of the time that you have to pursue your claim, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayPedestrian accidents are often fatal. These incidents generally occur due to the negligence of drivers or other parties/entities. Here at our law firm, we believe that victims and their families deserve justice. Our pedestrian wrongful death lawsuit lawyers have decades of experience handling pedestrian accident claims and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim.
Free Case Evaluations: here at our law firm, our team offers free consultations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our team will ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your pedestrian accident lawsuit. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: our clients will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, meaning that our clients will not be responsible for paying anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not be responsible for paying anything.
Contact us today to learn more about how our team can help you with your pedestrian accident wrongful death claim.
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