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Since the authorities placed the blame on the victim in this incident, it is likely that this determination would have a significant effect on the outcome of any wrongful death lawsuit which might be filed by the victim’s family members. If you have any questions regarding an auto-wheelchair accident, you should seek out a qualified personal injury attorney to answer them.
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The bike rider was transported to Sunrise Trauma Center with critical injuries. The driver of the car, a 66-year-old Henderson resident was uninjured. The bicycle accident remains under investigation; but so far, the driver has not been charged with any crime.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled about 900 girls’ vest sets and hooded zip jackets manufactured by Los Angeles-based Splendid. Each of these garments has drawstrings in the hoods which can pose a strangulation hazard to the wearers.
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These two events illustrate the importance of taking extra precautions while crossing a road. Even though it may seem trivial, it is important to stay within a marked crosswalk while walking across a roadway (which may have been a factor in the fatal auto-pedestrian accident). In addition to safety concerns, pedestrians in crosswalks enjoy more protection under the law – and, by extension, in civil courts during personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits.
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Not only will the at-fault driver probably be indicted for a crime, but he could very well be sued for wrongful death by the family members of the victim. In cases of this type, the grieving family could ask the court for reimbursement of burial expenses as well as compensation for mental anguish and/or pain and suffering.
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The family of the at-fault driver are mourning his passing, but they also may be forced to deal with a possible personal injury lawsuit filed by the driver of the Scion. Though the family members themselves probably can’t be sued, the estate of the at-fault driver and his insurance may be taken to court.