Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

Car accidents happen every single day. Sometimes they are fender benders where there is minimal property damage and little to no physical damage. Other times, there may be significant injury to one or all of the parties involved. In some of these incidents, fault may not be attributed to any of the parties because the accident occurred as a result of a natural occurrence, like heavy fog, and not because of someone’s negligence. However, there are times when a person’s negligent actions are the direct cause of the other’s injuries. When car accidents occur, those involved are required by law to stop at the scene. If a person fails to stop at the scene of a car accident, then he or she may be committing a hit and run. Even if there is minimal damage to the vehicle, if a person fails to stop, then they could be criminally and civilly liable.

On September 25, 2009, three women were hit in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles as they were crossing the street. One of the women was killed and the other two badly injured when a car struck them in the cross walk. The car left the scene of the crash, but investigators say that the car is registered to Carol Vega, who is the owner of the Chrysler Concord. These types of hit and run accidents are problematic because it could have been possible that had the driver stopped after the accident occurred, the victim would not have died.

These issues may never be proven completely, but could be proven by a preponderance of evidence in court in a wrongful death lawsuit. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. Don’t be fooled by other firms who sign up your case but are not prepared to fight for you and take your case to trial. Go to www.alawpro.com to find out more information on wrongful death and car accident lawsuits.