Police: Raul Villa Martinez held in fatal Denver hit-and-run collision

FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

In many hit-and-run cases, drivers flee the scene believing they can avoid accountability. However, once identified, suspects may face serious criminal charges.

Leaving the scene of a crash is a criminal offense, and national data shows that more than one hit-and-run occurs every minute on roadways across the United States.

Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, stressed the importance of conducting an independent investigation as early as possible to protect a victim’s rights.

“Having adequate investigative resources is critical in hit-and-run cases to establish negligence,” said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

Bond added that investigators examine factors such as road conditions, lighting, and visibility, noting that these steps are essential in helping families seek justice and financial recovery after a fatal hit-and-run.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

As the investigation continues, the victim’s family may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. In such cases, surviving family members may seek damages for loss of companionship, emotional suffering, and pain and suffering following a fatal accident.

“The emotional stress after losing a loved one in an accident can be overwhelming,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.

Formica explained that wrongful death attorneys help families remain informed throughout the investigation and work to ensure their legal rights and best interests are fully protected.

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