A wrongful death lawsuit was filed after a 17-year-old girl was killed when a cement barrier fell from a tractor-trailer. The cement barrier fell atop of the decedent’s car and killed her. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed by her family who is seeking damages for wrongful death and more.
The Florida resident was driving her BMW when she was hit by a tractor-trailer that was coming from a construction site. According to the wrongful death lawsuit, the tractor-trailer drove across one or more highway lanes which led to the accident. There was construction happening in the area on the highway by the accident, and there were lanes previously blocked off primarily so that construction vehicles could maneuver safely on the highway. The wrongful death lawsuit alleges that there were no blocked off lanes at the time of the accident.
The decedent’s mother issued a statement on the wrongful death lawsuit filing, stating, “I owe this to her for justice. She was a good kid. She was full of dreams and she wanted to go to [University of Miami]. She got a scholarship. She did everything right. She did everything right and this was not supposed to happen to her.”
Two other individuals were injured by the accident. A 29-year-old man was killed when he hid the side of the tractor-trailer and drove under the vehicle causing the roof of his car to tear and for his vehicle to crash. With him was a 25-year-old woman who survived but suffered from severe injuries.
The wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Ranger Construction.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed if an individual’s death was caused by the negligence or intentional behavior of a second party. This may include a construction company that failed to block off the roads properly, a doctor or hospital that is allegedly guilty of medical malpractice, and more.
Wrongful death lawyers may be able to help you win damages for wrongful death and help you get through the legal issues during a difficult time by representing you, collecting evidence, and giving legal advice. Wrongful death lawyers can also tell you if you have a valid wrongful death case against the prospective defendant in the first place.
Wrongful death lawsuits have been filed for countless reasons including:
- Car Accidents
- Bicycle or Pedestrian Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Medication Errors
- Workplace Accidents
- Drowning Accidents
- Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Defective Products
- Other Personal Injury Claims that Caused the Death
Damages for wrongful death can help a family pay for funeral expenses, medical bills, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and other various expenses.
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If your loved one died from a personal injury caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct of another party, you may be able to pursue compensation for your loss, including but not limited to: medical or funeral expenses, loss of financial support, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and punitive damages.
The following types of wrongful death cases are common examples of what a family member can sue for:
- Car Accidents
- Bicycle or Pedestrian Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Medication Errors
- Workplace Accidents
- Drowning Accidents
- Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Defective Products
- Other Personal Injury Claims that Caused the Death
