Palm Springs Fatal Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Name: Fatal Car Accidents
Brand: Christopher C. Vader PC
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Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death nationally. Across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, hundreds of people are injured and killed on the road each year. If your loved one has been involved in a fatal vehicle accident, we offer our sincerest condolences. While you may not know where to turn for help, we can guide you through the legal maze to seek justice and honor the memory of your loved one at Christopher C. Vader PC.

Causes of Fatal Vehicle Accidents in Palm Springs

Accidents that result in death in the Coachella Valley are the result of several types of car collisions, including the following:

Side-impact collisions: A “T-bone” accident can happen when a driver runs a red light or stop sign and collides with another vehicle at a 90-degree angle. Due to high speed and limited protection on the side of a vehicle, these crashes can cause fatal injuries to a driver or passenger.
Head-on collisions: If a car drives up an exit ramp onto the I-10, going the wrong way on the interstate can result in serious crashes, injuries, and death. Wrong-way driving can occur due to drunk driving, distracted driving, or other negligent driving conduct.
Multiple-vehicle crashes: In some instances, a serious crash causing injuries or death may involve more than one driver on a street or freeway.
Hit and run accidents: A driver who has caused a collision may flee the scene of the accident, leaving the driver and passengers seriously injured and without the urgent medical interventions needed, leading to an untimely death.
DUI accidents: Driving under the influence can severely impact judgment. Serious crashes involving drunk drivers are more likely to occur on nights, weekends, and holidays. Drug-induced impairment, whether from a strong prescription or recreational drugs, can lead to a deadly auto collision.
Speeding and reckless driving: Drivers who choose to speed or drive irresponsibly risk the lives and well-being of all others sharing the streets and roads.
Vehicle or part failures: Cars are created to protect you in the event of any collision. If an airbag fails to deploy or brakes or steering suddenly fail, it can trigger a fatal car accident.

Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident in Palm Springs?

The California Code of Civil Procedure covers who may bring a wrongful death claim concerning a loved one who has passed away. The eligible parties include the following:

Spouse or domestic partner
Children of the deceased
Parents of the deceased (when there is not a surviving spouse or children)
Grandchildren (when children are no longer living)
Siblings (when grandchildren, parents, and children are no longer living)
Personal representative (typically executor of the will when no surviving relatives)

What Compensation Can I Seek After a Fatal Accident?

Your loved one held a place in your world that contributed to your livelihood through emotional and, for many people, vital financial support. Without your loved one present, your life is forever altered. By seeking compensation for your losses, Christopher C. Vader PC can help you rebuild and move forward. Types of compensation available include:

Economic damages: These are strictly financial and can be measured. This could include reimbursement for property lost in the crash, future wages that will not be earned, or other bills related to hospital or funeral services.
Non-economic damages: It is hard to quantify the deep pain and trauma associated with losing a loved one. Non-economic damages seek to fill this void and provide an attempt to compensate for the loss of emotional support, loss of consortium, and other intangible losses.
Punitive damages: In rare cases where an egregious act of negligence or reckless driving caused a death, the court may award punitive damages.

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Fatal Car Accidents in Palm Springs: Why Choose Us?

Attorney Christopher Vader brings legal talent and compassion to fatal car accident cases. His personalized service and care can make a tragic situation more bearable. When you and your family are grieving, you can avoid the added stress of the complex legal issues of filing a wrongful death claim or lawsuit.

We have successfully tried cases in state and federal court and have won millions in compensation for hundreds of clients over two decades. We are honored to serve our clients in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Let us fight for you while you heal.

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