Guadalupe Hernandez Charged in Bakersfield Pedestrian Crash

FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION NEEDED

Candice Bond, an experienced accident attorney, was interviewed and offered her thoughts on incidents such as this one.

“Separate from criminal charges, a victim’s family may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal and a national analyst for Accident Injury News. “In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party.”

Bond, a national analyst for Accident Injury News, added, “Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide families during this difficult time, protecting their rights while ensuring that drivers who don’t obey traffic laws are held accountable.”

There were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in the United States in 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), translating to one every 43 seconds. NHTSA said that the 2,049 fatalities resulting from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 were the highest number ever recorded.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, the family of the pedestrian may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death suit for loss of love and companionship, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.

“It is vital for families of victims to hire an attorney when filing a wrongful death injury claim, which allows the attorney to negotiate with an insurance company on the behalf of a client,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal. “Insurance companies often try to pressure families of victims to accept a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their clients to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”

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