On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | September 22, 2023 | Car Accidents
One person was killed, and three more ended up in the hospital after a fatal car crash along Northlake Blvd. on the afternoon of July 17, 2023. The West Palm Beach Police Department reopened the accident scene at 9 p.m. Four of the people involved in the crash were transported to the hospital. Two suffered minor injuries; one was in serious condition, and one was in critical condition and later succumbed to their injuries.
Victims who have been injured in car crashes are entitled to pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. But what if the crash is fatal? In this devastating situation, a wrongful death lawsuit can aid surviving families seeking compensation from the party whose negligence resulted in their loved one’s death.
Wrongful Death Claims After a Deadly Car Crash in West Palm Beach
Between January and September 7, 2023, 2,209 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Florida. The majority of deadly car crashes are due to driver error, including speeding, distracted driving, driving while impaired, and aggressive driving, among others. To win a wrongful death lawsuit and hold the negligent party liable for you and your loved one’s losses, you must prove the following elements:
- The duty of legal care – All drivers have a legal duty to drive safely, follow traffic regulations, and ensure the safety of the people they share the road with.
- The person responsible for your loved one’s death violated this duty of care – For instance, if a drunk driver killed your loved one, you must be able to prove that they were driving, and their blood alcohol level was beyond the legal limit.
- The violation of this duty resulted in your loved one’s death – Put simply, you must prove that the deadly car crash occurred because of the drunk driver’s actions.
What Our West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Attorney Can Do For You
Our West Palm Beach wrongful death attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa understands your need to grieve and process your loved one’s untimely death. If you choose to work with us, we will handle your wrongful death claim by:
- Carefully investigating how the crash occurred and how it resulted in your loved one’s death.
- Obtaining the necessary evidence to prove your claim, including police reports, eyewitness statements, expert testimonies, etc.
- Documenting and estimating all the damages your loved one (before dying) and your family has suffered.
- Handling all related paperwork, communications, and negotiations with insurers and lawyers.
- Fighting for your legal rights in court.
Get In Touch With Our West Palm Beach Wrongful Death Attorney Now
We completely understand that money cannot bring back your loved one. Nevertheless, we will fight to ensure that you get compensation for the suffering, increased living costs, and other damages caused by your loved one’s death. Contact the West Palm Beach wrongful death attorney at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa to learn more about how we can help. To arrange your free case review with our West Palm Beach wrongful death lawyer, dial 561-478-2500 or send us an online message.
Gerald A. Rosenthal
Retired
Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa more than 40 years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he has fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life.
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