James Federer, Two Dogs Killed in Stockton Hit-and-Run

FATAL HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a silver or light gray SUV or Ford truck with significant damage to the right front end, and it may have last been seen in the Spanos Park West area near Scott’s Creek Drive.

Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, was interviewed and shared her perspective on incidents like this one.

“Separate from any 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, review any available surveillance footage from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and texting records of the liable party.”

Added Bond, national analyst for Accident Injury News, “Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide families through this difficult time, protecting their rights while making sure that drivers who fail to obey traffic laws are held accountable.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were an estimated 737,100 hit-and-run crashes in the United States in 2015 — roughly one every 43 seconds. NHTSA also reported that the 2,049 fatalities resulting from hit-and-run crashes in 2016 marked the highest number ever recorded.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, the family of James Federer may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim 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 claim, as this allows the attorney to negotiate directly with the insurance company on the family’s behalf,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal. “Insurance companies often try to pressure grieving families into accepting a quick settlement for far less than the case is worth. An attorney, however, will vigorously advocate for their clients to ensure they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”

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