Child Dies in Albuquerque Crash; Malachi Velasquez Arrested

FATAL TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Speeding places everyone traveling on the road at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 9,378 people died in accidents caused by speeding last year.

Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney, said that in cases such as this, it is absolutely imperative to conduct an independent investigation into the crash by a seasoned lawyer to protect the rights of a victim’s family.

“An attorney can collect the proper evidence to help prove that a driver’s actions were reckless, which requires a variety of resources,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and a national analyst for Accident Injury News. “Your lawyer can re-interview important witnesses, analyze surveillance video from the crash scene, and obtain phone and text records of the liable party. Serving as an advocate, an attorney can compassionately guide grieving families of victims during this difficult time, vigorously protecting their legal rights and best interests while ensuring that reckless drivers are held accountable for their actions.”

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, family members of the 11-year-old child may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim for medical and funeral expenses, loss of love and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.

“An incident is considered a wrongful death when either a person or entity commits a wrongful or negligent act resulting in a person’s death,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal. “When vehicle accident fatalities result from unsafe driving, aggressive or distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence, family members are usually left with the option to pursue a civil action against the responsible motorist.”

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