Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers
Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Car Accidents
Every year in the United States, thousands of motorists lose their lives in auto accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, more than 34,000 fatal car crashes took place in 2008 alone, with at least one individual succumbing to auto accident wrongful death in each of those crashes. Unfortunately, negligent action of some kind is typically at the heart of most accidents, and innocent motorists are all too often injured at the hands of a reckless driver.
Reckless driving practices can take on a variety of forms, including:
- Failure to yield at stop signs and traffic signals
- Traveling at speeds greater than posted speed limits, or those that are reasonably safe to travel at given road conditions and inclement weather
- Attempting to use a cell phone or perform some other task while controlling a moving vehicle
- Making right and left turns without taking the necessary precautionary measures and following the rules of the road
Motorists who fail to adhere to traffic laws and safe driving practices are ultimately responsible for causing accidents. However, a number of other parties can also be held liable for playing a role in causing a Philadelphia car accident, including:
- Automobile manufacturers who design a defective vehicle or auto part, and fail to properly warn motorists of the dangers associated with the defect
- Local municipalities who fail to properly maintain roads and highways, promoting dangerous road conditions that can quickly cause an auto accident
- In the event that an auto accident involves a commercial truck, the trucking company may be held liable, in addition to the individual, for failing to properly maintain the commercial vehicle or take all necessary safeguards to protect against an accident
Simply stated, those individuals who are deemed responsible for causing a fatal Pennsylvania car accident can be held liable for having done so in a court of law. Families of accident victims have the right to seek damages from reckless motorists on behalf of lost loved ones, and the best strategy in doing so is to retain the services of an experienced auto accident attorney who will examine all circumstances surrounding an accident to determine the negligent parties involved. If you have recently lost a loved one in an auto accident, please don't hesitate to contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys at Cherry Fieger & Marciano, LLP for a free evaluation of your case. Our Pennsylvania auto accident attorneys can help hold negligent parties accountable for their actions, seeking compensatory damages on behalf of your loved ones to help pay for medical bills, funeral arrangements, and even future lost wages. Call today at 888-684-2374 for more information.
