Fatal Semi-Truck Accidents in Las Vegas, NV
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A semi-truck with a loaded trailer is 10 to 20 times heavier than even the largest SUV. Their immense size and weight automatically put Las Vegas drivers of risk of fatal injuries if an accident occurs. And even one crash is too many in Nevada.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that 4,119 across the country people died in semi-truck accidents in a recent year. Closer to home, federal data shows Nevada experienced a 50 percent increase in fatal large truck collisions in just one year. Clearly, there’s a problem.
Taking legal action after a loved one has died in a truck accident may feel impossible. Let the Las Vegas truck accident lawyers at THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys shoulder some of your burdens. We can help you take legal action against the party responsible for the accident so that you don’t suffer financially while you’re grieving.
Our compassionate attorneys have the legal muscle to take on the most complex truck accident claims. Rest assured that we’ll pursue justice for you and fight to secure the compensation you deserve. While money cannot replace what you’ve lost, it can help restore your financial security and hold the responsible party accountable for their recklessness.
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Nevada law defines a wrongful death as any death caused by the “wrongful act or neglect” of another party, whether that’s an individual or another entity, such as a business. For a fatal semi-truck accident to qualify as a wrongful death, there must be some sort of negligence involved by the truck driver or another party.
Many unlawful actions could lead to a valid wrongful death claim. For example, if a drunk truck driver causes a collision, he or she (and possibly other parties) could be held liable for the crash.
Like all drivers, truckers have a legal duty to avoid injuring others on the road. But because of the added danger they present by operating giant vehicles, truckers are held to especially high standards compared to non-commercial drivers.
Any negligent act has the potential for tragedy. Running a red light, failing to yield to other drivers, speeding, tailgating, improper passing, and weaving between lanes are other examples of negligent driving that could lead to a fatal truck accident and wrongful death claim.
The regulations on truck accident lawsuits in Las Vegas, including wrongful death actions, are set by the state.
Nevada law says that anyone who is an heir to the deceased’s estate is eligible to file a wrongful death claim. If the deceased left a will, anyone named as a beneficiary of their estate would likely be able to file a wrongful death claim. If the deceased did not leave a will, then their surviving spouse, children, parents, and some other family members would likely be eligible to file a claim and recover damages.
If you believe a family member was the victim of a wrongful death in a fatal semi-truck accident, you could potentially recover compensation for:
In addition to a wrongful death claim, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate can file what’s known as a survival action. A survival action is a civil claim aimed at recovering compensation for the deceased’s injuries prior to their death. This includes compensation for factors like the deceased’s physical pain and suffering, as well their lost wages and benefits.
Here’s what you should do after losing someone in a fatal semi-truck accident to give yourself the best chance at recovering maximum compensation:
You only have two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Nevada, but it’s best to contact a truck accident lawyer right away for advice. Getting a quick start on your claim can ensure that valuable evidence is preserved
The truck driver is the most obvious party to look at in a fatal semi-truck accident case, but they may not be the only potentially liable party. Others who may be liable for someone’s wrongful death in a fatal truck crash include:
Proving your claim means collecting solid evidence. Potential evidence in a fatal truck accident claim include:
If you have lost a loved one in a Las Vegas truck accident, the legal help you need is only a phone call away. Get a free consultation today by calling or filling out our online contact form.
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