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Rise Among Youngsters

The past decade has been terrible in terms of the total amount of fatalities in car accidents. The total amount of deceased from vehicular accidents increased by almost 30 percent in just 10 years. The numbers are 70 percent higher than those from 30 years ago. This is alarming and goes to show how dangerous car accidents really are.

In the past few years, there has been an increase in wrongful death claims among youngsters. Children who lost their parents filed for wrongful death and won. Sadly, no money in the world can replace a loved one.

If you are reading this, and you have recently lost someone in a tragic car accident, contact Pittsburgh wrongful death attorneys so that they can help you file a wrongful death claim.

Here is why the total number of wrongful death claims has increased over the past years.

Total Number of Car Accidents Has Drastically Increased

According to statistics provided by the NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the total number of car accidents in 2019 was 8 percent higher than in 2018 and 31 percent higher than in 2011.There Are Many Different Reasons Why Car Accidents Occur So Often. Those Reasons Include:

● Speeding

● Distractions

● Aggressive Driving

● Tailgating

● Constant Lane-switching Without Proper Signalization

● Eating and drinking while driving

● Driving while intoxicated or under the effect of drugs

● Poor Road Conditions

● Extreme Weather Conditions

Who can File a Wrongful

Death Claim?

According to the law, any close family member of the deceased has the right to file a wrongful death claim. The claim must be filed within 2 years from the loved one’s passing, and it must contain all the information about the accident. In order for the claim to be successful, it must contain evidence that the defendant’s negligent actions caused the accident. The following must have taken place for the plaintiff to successfully pursue a wrongful death claim:● A person died as a result of the wrongful act,

neglect or default of another person or corporation

● The resulting death would not have happened but for the wrongful act or negligence of another party

● If the deceased had not died, they would have been able to bring a personal injury lawsuit for the injuries caused by another party’s negligent actions

❏ The deceased’s spouse or partner❏ The deceased’s children or grandchildren❏ The deceased’s parents❏ Other relatives (if the deceased had no close family)

The family of the deceased can bring a wrongful death lawsuit. They can be:

The Following Damages Can Be Awarded In A Wrongful Death

Lawsuit:❏ Pain and suffering❏ Loss of consortium❏ Funeral and burial costs❏ Hospital bills❏ The deceased’s lost earnings

Contact an Attorney

The calculation of damages is a complex process. Be sure to seek the professional opinion of wrongful death attorneys in New York and allow them to represent you and your best interests. They will ensure that your wrongful death compensation is the highest one possible and that your claim is filed properly, with all the necessary paperwork and evidence provided.

Contact : Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.CAddress

111 Broadway12th Floor

New York, NY 10006

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