Previous postings in this blog have discussed the potential danger of accidents involving commercial motor vehicles. This danger presents itself due to the size of these vehicles and the sometimes hazardous nature of the materials they carry. Passenger vehicles are simply no match for such a large commercial vehicle. When these large vehicles come into contact with a pedestrian or bicyclist, the outcome has a high probability of becoming fatal.
A recent collision between a FedEx truck and a bicyclist in California, unfortunately had a tragic and fatal outcome. The FedEx truck was traveling northbound and the bicyclist was traveling eastbound. The truck driver did not see the bicyclist which eventually led to the fatal accident. As the truck driver was taking a left-hand turn, the driver struck the female cyclist.
The 22-year-old female bicyclist suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. Authorities do not believe speed was a factor in the accident, but the rest of the details remain under investigation at this time.
The unexpected loss of a loved one, as this young woman’s family is surely dealing with at this time, can be one of the most difficult experiences a person will ever have to deal with. Although nothing will bring back the lost loved one, there is sometimes a small amount of solace possible in the recovery of damages from the responsible party.
These damages are recoverable if the loved one’s death was caused by the negligence of another individual or party that was involved in the accident. For example, in this case, if it is determined that the truck driver was negligent and therefore caused the collision with the bicyclist, the survivors of the bicyclist may be able to recover compensation from the truck driver or his employer by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
Los Angeles residents that have unexpectedly lost a loved one as a result of a tragic accident have the option to contact a wrongful death attorney. Legal professionals will help individuals determine whether they are entitled to seek compensation and what the best course of action for the lawsuit would be.
Source: NBC Los Angeles, “FedEx Truck Hits, Kills Female Bicyclist in Fullerton,” Melissa Pamer and Rosa Ordaz, June 21, 2013
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