Merced County, CA – According to KSEE, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 5, 2024, a pair of big rig trucks collided on Highway 5, killing one.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the crash occurred around 3 AM near Santa Nella. Investigations into the causes of the crash are still ongoing. It has not been stated whether driver intoxication is believed to have played a part.
Wrongful Death Claims
Establishing fault in a collision can depend on multiple factors. Helping to determine legal liability is one of the ways that a personal injury attorney can help grieving families recovering from the loss of a loved one in a traffic accident.
If it is determined that another driver holds responsibility for their loved one’s death, they may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim with the insurance provider of the at-fault driver. A wrongful death claim can provide compensation to help cover hospital fees, burial costs, and the loss of support for dependents of the deceased.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
