Fowler, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Hwy 99
Fowler, CA (September 28, 2019) – A pedestrian was crossing Highway 99 early in the morning on Friday, September 27th when he was struck and killed by an oncoming car.
Officers from the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to the fatal accident at 4:30 a.m. where Clovis Avenue runs into Highway 99.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
An inquiry is being held by the CHP to determine fault.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Wrongful Deaths in Fowler
A claim for wrongful death may only be filed by a surviving family member of the deceased. The deceased’s spouse, domestic partner, and children have priority in this situation, but if the situation is such that none of the aforementioned are alive or able, the wrongful death claim can be filed by a parent or other relative. You will have to verify your kinship to the deceased via certain legal documents, but it’s a reasonably straightforward process.
California does put a statute of limitations on filing a wrongful death claim, so while you shouldn’t make any hasty or emotionally-charged decisions, you do need to be aware that the clock is counting down and you need to address this distasteful matter as soon as you’re able.
The wrongful death attorneys at the Los Angeles Injury Group have spent decades assisting the victims of wrongful deaths in recovering the financial losses they are entitled to under the law. If you have lost a loved one in a car accident and would like a free consultation with an experienced wrongful death attorney regarding your claim, then please give us a call at (310) 954-7248 as soon as possible.
