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LONG BEACH - 22-year-old Dana Acosta of Anaheim died following a suspected DUI accident late Friday night in Long Beach, the Long Beach Post reported. The incident was reported at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Wardlow Road at about 11:44 p.m. on Friday, April 1st. Heriberto Cervantes, 29, of Los Angeles, was driving a 1991 Toyota Camry north on Atlantic Avenue without his headlights on when he ran a red light at Wardlow. He swerved to avoid colliding with a 2005 Toyota Scion that was crossing the intersection on a green light. The Camry spun out of control and crash into a palm tree. Cervantes suffered multiple serious injuries to his upper body and was hospitalized. His passenger, Dana Acosta, died of her injuries shortly after arrival at the hospital. Cervantes also arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving, driving on a suspended license, and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Cause of the April 1st Long Beach Crash

The cause of the accident remains under investigation; anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Long Beach Police Accident Investigation Detective Brian Watt at 562-570-7355. Based on the news reports, it appears that Cervantes is responsible for this accident.

DUI Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Drivers who choose to drive while intoxicated put everyone on the road at risk, particularly the passengers in their own vehicles. Drivers who cause accidents that kill their passengers may be held accountable for their actions in a wrongful death claim. In addition to criminal charges for causing this accident, the driver of the Camry may also be financially liable for the death of his passenger in a civil claim for wrongful death. While this incident remains under investigation, the family members of the victim may benefit from speaking with an experienced Los Angeles drunk driving accident lawyer knowledgeable in the unique legal issues of DUI accident passenger deaths. A skilled lawyer can help the victim's family understand and protect their rights to hold the driver - and any other parties responsible for this accident - accountable to the maximum extent.

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PHELAN - A suspected DUI crash Thursday night left two people with serious injuries, the Victorville Daily Press reported. The San Bernardino County accident was reported at about 8 p.m. on Phelan Road, west of Monte Vista Road. According to reports, Suzy Ko, 43, of Victorville, was travelling east on Phelan Road when she allowed her vehicle to drift into oncoming traffic. She struck another vehicle driven by a 24-year-old woman. The 24-year-old woman and her 15-year-old passenger were both seriously injured and had to be flown to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Suzy Ko was arrested and booked in the Victor Valley County Jail.

Cause of the Phelan Road Crash

The California Highway Patrol is the agency investigating this head-on collision. If news accounts of the March 10th incident are accurate, Suzy Ko is likely responsible for this collision, because she allowed her vehicle to drift into westbound traffic and strike another vehicle head-on. However, the official cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

DUI Accident Personal Injury Liability

Injured victims of drunk driving accidents may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries. The drunk driver may be liable for damages including medical care and treatment expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Following a suspected drunk driving head-on collision such as this March 10th crash on Phelan Road, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to speak with a San Bernardino County DUI accident victim lawyer. An attorney experienced with the unique legal issues of drunk driving accidents can help the two injured victims protect their legal rights and recover the maximum financial compensation they are entitled to receive for their injuries.

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ANAHEIM -- A 26-year-old Diamond Bar man and a 24-year-old Long Beach woman were killed in a wrong-way collision early Wednesday morning on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, the LA Times and multiple other news outlets reported. According to news accounts, 21-year-old Anthony Louis Fragoso, 21, of South Gate, was driving west in the eastbound 91 carpool lane at about 12:50 a.m.

As Fragoso approached the off-ramp at Harbor Boulevard, he collided head on with at 2006 Toyota Scion. The driver of the Scion, Alan Reyes, 26, was ejected onto the freeway.

Both Reyes and his passenger, Vanessa Cease, 24, of Long Beach, died at the scene of the crash.

Fragoso suffered major injuries in the collision and was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange. He was arrested at the hospital charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. All lanes of the freeway were closed for about three hours while the California Highway Patrol Investigated.

Our condolences go out to the families of the two young victims, and everyone who knew them and loved them. Please keep their families in your prayers during this surely very difficult time.

Cause of the Orange County Accident

The CHP is investigating why Fragoso was driving the wrong direction. At this point, it has not been confirmed whether Fragoso was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Regardless, he was driving on the freeway in the wrong direction, and this act of negligence took the lives of two people. Fragoso may face further charges for driving under the influence if blood tests come back positive for drugs or alcohol.

Wrong-Way Driving Wrongful Death Liability

This accident is tragic and heartbreaking. While some head-on collisions are caused by driver inattentiveness or unsafe passing maneuvers, wrong-way head-on collisions such as this one are very often due to intoxicated or impaired driving. After fatal wrong-way collisions such as this one, the family members of the victims may benefit from speaking with a California wrongful death lawyer. In addition to criminal charges for grossly negligent driving, the driver may also be financially liable for the wrongful deaths of the victims, including funeral and burial expenses, lost anticipated lifetime earnings, and loss of love, care affection and companionship. In some cases, where the at-fault driver shows deliberate disregard for the safety of others, punitive damages may be available.

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In DUI accident news, a jury in Lee County, Florida, awarded nearly $14 million to a family who lost two young boys in an alcohol-related accident in 2007. The drunk driver and only defendant, George Butler, 36, was driving at speeds of about 80 mph when he hit the truck carrying Jordy Martinez, 1, and Jesus Martinez, 6, on January 14, 2007. In 2008, Butler was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by years of probation and community service. The award consisted of $12 million for pain and suffering of the parents and surviving brother, and the remainder of the damages went to past and future medical bills and funeral expenses. The jury awarded $25,000 in punitive damages.

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A 23-year-old Huntington Park man riding a motorcycle was tragically killed early Friday morning when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck that ran a red light in Downey, the Long Beach Press Telegram reported. The accident occurred around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Paramount Boulevard and Florence Avenue, Police reported. The driver of the 2001 GMC pickup truck, a 31-year-old Los Angeles man, was arrested on suspicion of felony drunken driving. The pickup truck, travelling east on Florence Avenue, struck the motorcycle, which was traveling southbound on Paramount Boulevard. The name of the victim and the driver were not immediately released.

Cause of the October 8th Crash

If news reports are accurate, the driver of the pickup truck, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, is likely responsible for this suspected DUI crash. However, the Downey motorcycle accident remains under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

DUI crashes such as this one are not mere "accidents." If it is determined that the driver of the pickup truck caused this crash, in addition to criminal charges for driving under the influence, he may also be financially liable for his actions in a civil claim for wrongful death. While this accident remains under investigation by law enforcement, the family members of the victim may benefit from talking to an experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles wrongful death lawyer. An attorney who specializes in accidents involving drunk drivers can help the victim's family understand the unique legal issues involved in this incident, and advise them of their best course of action to hold the at-fault driver financially accountable to the maximum extent. Damages awarded for a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, anticipated lifetime earnings of the decedent, and loss of love, care and companionship.

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The CHP has identified the two victims of a horrific double-fatal crash near Terra Bella Friday night as Rafel Mendez, 56, of Portville and Juan Reyes, 53, of unknown city of residence, according to the Porterville Recorder. Both Mendez and Reyes were passengers in a Toyota driven by Adrian Ramos, 23, of Mecca. According to reports, Ramos was driving a 2005 Toyota southbound on Road 208, while at the same time, Porterville resident Manuel Valencia, 69, was driving a Mercury westbound on Avenue 96. Ramos reportedly failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection and collided with the Mercury.

Adrian Ramos, Manuel Valencia and a passenger in his vehicle, Juan Hernandez, 49, all suffered major injuries. Both Ramos and Valencia were taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. Hernandez was taken to Sierra View District Hospital. Mendez and Reyes died as a result of their injuries. Adrian Ramos was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Liability

In alcohol-related accidents such as this one, the family members of the occupants of Mercury as well as the two victims who lost their lives in this accident may benefit from speaking to an experienced southern California drunk driving accident lawyer. A knowledgeable lawyer who has represented victims of alcohol-related crashes can help the victims' families understand and protect their legal rights in a personal injury or wrongful death claim following this accident. Compensation for personal injuries may include damages for medical care costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Damages awarded in a car accident wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, and loss of love, care, and companionship.

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A 23-year-old Oceanside man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Monday morning after an accident sent five other people, including a 5-year-old child, to the hospital. According to the OC Register, the suspected alcohol-related accident occurred on northbound Interstate 5, south of the 91 freeway, around 12:26 a.m., according to the CHP. The suspected drunken driver, Sabah Mikha, was driving a 2004 Mazda that struck a 1993 Ford Explorer and caused it to overturn. The five occupants of the Explorer, Maria Garcia-Salas, 24, the driver, and passengers Elizabeth Garcia, 22, Rosa Garcia, 5, Jesus Garcia, 20, and Evelyn Aguilar, 19 suffered injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

Cause of the Interstate 5 Accident

The cause of the Orange County Interstate 5 crash remains under investigation by the CHP. However, if news reports are accurate, this unfortunate accident was likely caused by drinking and driving. Accidents caused by drunk drivers are 100% preventable.

Drunk Driving Accidents and Personal Injury Liability

If the suspected drunk driver is determined to having driving under the influence of alcohol, he may face criminal charges for driving under the influence and causing an accident resulting in injury. Additionally, he may be held liable for the injuries sustained by the five occupants of the Ford Explorer in a personal injury claim. In situations such as this September 27th Anaheim car accident, the family members of the injured victims would be well-advised to consult with a Los Angeles car accident lawyer. An attorney who has successfully represented hundreds of injured victims of alcohol-related accidents can advise the family of their best course of action to hold the driver financially accountable for their injuries and recover the maximum financial compensation they may be entitled to.

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A 73-year-old Solvang woman tragically died Wednesday night in a violent multi-vehicle accident on Highway 154 (San Marcos Pass Road) near Lake Cachuma. Authorities believe alcohol played a role in the September 15th crash, which involved five vehicles.

Around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Priscilla A. Susman, 54, was seen driving a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder erratically on Highway 54 toward the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma. Witnesses reported she made an illegal U-turn and began heading back toward Santa Barbara.
According to news reports, Susman's vehicle was seen weaving over double yellow lines and into oncoming traffic. Susman then sideswiped a 2006 Pontiac driven by Syrena M. Hernandez, 24, of Oxnard. Both vehicles spun out of control. Fortunately, Hernandez was not hurt.

Susman's Pathfinder, which ended up in oncoming traffic, was then struck by the 73-year-old Solvang woman driving a 1989 Saab, and then a 2005 Toyota Prius, driven by Linda J. Gaytan, 53, of Santa Ynez. A 2007 BMW, driven by Jay B. Fortman, 55, of Santa Barbara, reportedly struck Hernandez's Pontiac.

Susman suffered major chest trauma and was taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Despite being in critical condition, she was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

The 73-year-old Solvang woman, who was not identified, died in the crash. Gaytan and Fortman both suffered blunt force trauma injuries and were taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

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A 19-year-old woman suffered major injuries late Wednesday night when the vehicle she was riding in overturned on a curve on Highway 74, the Desert Sun reported. The CHP received reports of the solo vehicle accident at 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, on Highway 74 between Vista Point and Palowet Drive. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center on Palm Springs. He was later booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio on suspicion of felony DUI. The front-seat passenger of this vehicle, a 19-year-old woman, suffered major injuries and was also taken to Desert Regional.

Cause of the Highway 74 Crash

If news reports are accurate, the 22-year-old driver is likely responsible for this September 15th Riverside County accident that left his passenger with serious injuries. This accident is just one example of thousands of why drunk driving is very dangerous.

DUI Accidents, Passenger Injuries and Personal Injury Liability

In situations such as this one, where a driver is likely responsible for an accident that caused serious injury to a passenger, the family of the injured passenger would be well-advised to speak to a California car accident lawyer about the victim's legal rights to compensation for her injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other expenses related to the accident. A knowledgeable lawyer can help the victim and her family protect their rights and and advise them of their best course of action in handling communications with the insurance company to ensure she receives the maximum compensation she may be entitled to receive.

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Police yesterday arrested 19-year-old Beau Richard Cook, six days after he struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Ana, the Orange County Register reported. The fatal accident occurred last Wednesday, just before 11:30 p.m. According to news reports, Cook was speeding southbound on Harbor Boulevard in a 2010 Scion when he may have run a red light at Warner Avenue. He lost control of the car, struck a curb and knocked over a fire hydrant. Eloise Aguilar of Santa Ana, who was walking home from work, was struck by Cook's Scion and was killed instantly. Cook was taken to the hospital with injuries to his pelvis and left leg. He was arrested Tuesday shortly after being released from the hospital. He is facing felony charges of vehicular manslaughter along with an enhancement for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident

If news reports in the OC Register are accurate, the driver of the Scion is likely responsible for the September 1st accident by driving under the influence of alcohol. However, the cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

In addition to criminal charges for his actions, the driver of the Scion may also be held civilly responsible and financially accountable for the death he caused in this pedestrian accident. In situations such as this fatal Santa Ana pedestrian accident, where a suspected drunk driver is likely at fault for causing someone else's death, the family members of the victim would be well-advised to talk to a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney. A lawyer who has successfully represented victims of alcohol-related pedestrian accidents can advise the victims' family of legal rights, and any potential unique issues that may be relevant to a wrongful death claim. Talking to an attorney soon after an accident is always recommended to preserve evidence while it is still fresh and before witness recollections are forgotten.

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A tow truck driver was arrested Tuesday afternoon after striking a mom and her two young children in a marked crosswalk in Oxnard. The accident occurred at the intersection of Vineyard Boulevard and Simon Way. According to police, the tow truck driver was turning left from westbound Simon Way to southbound Vineyard Avenue on a green light. The young mother, Alma Lopez, 19, was pushing her stroller across Vineyard on a green light in a marked crosswalk. Lopez was struck by the tow truck, driven by Mehran Khamseh, 45, of Santa Barbara, and thrown to the ground, and the stroller was pinned under the flatbed truck and dragged more than a quarter of a mile. The accident occurred at about 12:07 p.m. Tuesday.

Lopez suffered moderate injuries and her two children, a 3-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy, suffered critical injuries. They were treated at Ventura County Medical Center. Khamseh was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. According to the Ventura County Star, Khamseh was held in jail without bail on suspicion of DUI, parole hold and immigration hold. Court records showed several prior traffic infractions. Khamseh was also convicted in 2008 of making terrorist threats and petty theft with a prior, both felonies.

Cause of the Major Injury Crash

The Oxnard Police Department is still continuing their investigation. Anyone with information about this major injury collision is asked to contact Officer Maria Pena of the Oxnard PD at 805-385-7750. However, if news reports are accurate, this crash was almost certainly caused by the driver of the tow truck.

Pedestrian Knockdown Accidents and Personal Injury Liability

This accident has unique legal issues because it involved a tow truck (as opposed to a passenger vehicle). If Khamseh was driving a company-owned tow truck, the towing company may be liable for the injuries of the three victims, including medical expenses, future medical care costs, lost earnings related to the victims' injuries, and pain and suffering. In situations where gross negligence or drug or alcohol use are involved, punitive damages may also be available. While this crash remains under investigation, the family members of the three victims would be well-advised to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. A skilled and knowledgeable lawyer who has represented victims of pedestrian accidents involving commercial vehicles can help the victims' family protect their legal rights to ensure they receive nothing less than the maximum compensation they are entitled to.

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A 22-year-old Diamond Bar woman tragically was killed Sunday night in a likely alcohol-related crash in Anaheim, the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner reported. The accident occurred on the southbound 57 Freeway (Orange Freeway), near the 91 Freeway (Riverside Freeway), at about 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2010. The victim, Mai Hayakawa, 22, was a passenger in a 2003 Toyota Celica driven by Michael Keating, 24, of Fullerton.

Keating, who was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, was attempting to merge onto westbound 91. He reportedly sped up to pass a big-rig on the shoulder, and lost control of his vehicle. The Celica veered down an embankment and struck a palm tree. Hawakawa died at the scene of the crash. Keating and a 22-year-old woman in the backseat of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were taken to UCI Medical Center.

Cause of the Crash

The cause of the fatal 57 Freeway crash remains under investigation by the CHP. However, if news reports are accurate, this fatal solo-vehicle Orange County crash was caused by the suspected drunk driver of the vehicle. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a), "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."

DUI Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability

If Michael Keating is determined to have caused the accident, he may face criminal charges for driving under the influence of alcohol and the death he is suspected to have caused. In addition to criminal charges, he may also be held liable and financially responsible for Hayakawa's death in a California DUI accident wrongful death claim. While this fatal 57 Freeway accident remains under investigation, the family members of Mai Hayakawa may benefit from talking to a Southern California drunk driving injury lawyer about this accident and the family's legal rights and options. Damages awarded in a wrongful death claim may include compensation for final medical expenses, anticipated future lifetime earnings of the decedent, and loss of love, care and companionship.

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A 26-year-old Rancho Cucamonga woman who was a passenger in a Porsche died early Saturday morning in a suspected DUI crash in Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Valley Signal reported. The solo accident occurred on northbound Bouquet Canyon Road, just north of Texas Canyon Road, shortly after 2 a.m.

The driver of the 2001 Porsche, 24-year-old Michael Hemperly Jr. of Palmdale, lost control of his vehicle at an unknown speed and for unknown reasons. The passenger side of the vehicle struck a tree, and the passenger, 26-year-old Marissa Hodges of Rancho Cucamonga, who was reportedly not restrained, died at the scene of the crash.

Hemperly, who was wearing a seatbelt, suffered only minor injuries and was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence causing great bodily injury and booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at about 5 a.m., where he was held on $130,000 bail.

Cause of the Bouquet Canyon Road Accident

The CHP is investigating the cause of the accident and are investigating the speed of the vehicle and all possible contributing factors. However, if news reports are accurate, drunk driving caused this fatal accident. Under the California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a), "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle."

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A 22-year-old Carpinteria woman died early Sunday morning after an early morning crash caused by a suspected drunk driver, the Ventura County Star reported. The victim, Elizabeth Gonzalez, was one of two passengers in a vehicle driven by Alma Ruiz, 29, of Santa Barbara. Around 2 a.m., Ruiz was driving eastbound on Bates Ranch Road, near Highway 101 and Rincon Beach Park, when she apparently lost control of her vehicle on a curve and struck a power pole. The pole was sheared off at its base and fell into the road. The car directly behind Ruiz's car also crashed into the wreckage. Ruiz and the other passenger in her vehicle, Yahaira Martinez, 21, of Carpentaria, both suffered moderate injuries. Gonzalez died of her injuries at the scene of the accident.

The cause of the July 4th Bates Ranch Road accident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. However, if news reports are accurate, this accident was caused by the suspected drunk driver, Alma Ruiz, who was arrested following the crash. It is always heartbreaking when anyone dies or is seriously hurt in a collision caused by a drunk driver. Drunk driving is an epidemic that is 100% preventable.

Driver Liability for Passenger Wrongful Death

When a driver causes an accident that results in injury or death to passengers, that driver may be liable for the passengers' serious injuries or wrongful death. In situations such as this one, the family members of the victims are well-advised to contact a California wrongful death attorney about the accident, and the possibility of holding the suspected drunk driver accountable the accident she caused in a personal injury or wrongful death action. Damages obtained in a wrongful death claim may include compensation for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future earnings and wages, and loss of love, care, and companionship. Personal injury claim damages may include compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings and pain and suffering. In some cases involving drunk drivers, punitive damages may also be available.

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A Rancho Cucamonga resident died Sunday night after a head-on collision on Church Street in Rancho Cucamonga, police reported. The accident occurred at about 9:13 p.m. on Church Street, near the intersection of Elm Avenue. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, the victim, Paul Martin, 64, of Rancho Cucamonga, was driving east in his 2007 Hummer H3 on Church Street near Elm Avenue. At the same time Albert Ruiz, 23, of Rancho Cucamonga, was driving his 2005 Nissan Sentra westbound on Church Street.

Ruiz's Nissan reportedly struck the north curb and then crossed the center median and into westbound traffic. The front of the Sentra collided with the driver's door of Martin's Hummer. Both Martin and Ruiz were transported to local hospitals. Martin died of his injuries at San Antonio Community Hospital. Ruiz was treated for minor injuries at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton and later booked on charges of Vehicular Manslaughter, PC 192(C)(1) at the West Valley Detention Center.

Cause of the Crash

The Rancho Cucamonga Major Accident Investigations Team is investigating the cause of the June 13th accident. According to the San Bernardino Sun, blood tests taken at the hospital showed Albert Ruiz's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit. Ruiz is facing criminal charges for this accident and the resulting death of Paul Martin.

Wrongful Death Liability Considerations

In addition to the criminal charges, Ruiz may also potentially be held civilly liable and financially accountable his actions in a wrongful death claim, along with any other parties responsible for this drunk driving crash. While this sadly preventable accident remains under investigation, the family of Paul Martin would be well-advised to contact a skilled California wrongful death attorney about this suspected DUI accident and the family's legal rights, and holding the at-fault driver accountable. Compensation from a wrongful death claim can include monetary damages for final medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, anticipated future income of the decedent, and loss of love, care and companionship. In some situations where a driver is drunk, additional punitive damages may also be obtained.

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