Groveland, CA – Fatal Car Collision
Groveland, CA (November 16, 2018) – According to a report issued by the California Highway Patrol, a collision that took place today between two vehicles on Big Oak Flat Road claimed the life of at least one of the people involved.
The accident took place near the historic Yosemite Big Creek Resort shortly before 11:00 in the morning. Police and paramedics arrived on the scene. Police attempted to clear the roadway as the disabled vehicles had been left blocking most of it. According to reports no one could be seen moving inside of either car when the paramedics arrived. At least one car had its airbags deployed. At least one person was pronounced dead.
There has been no update regarding the status of anyone else who was involved in the accident. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.
Wrongful Death in California
Losing someone that you love is heartbreaking. When that death was one that could have been prevented, however, it brings so many more emotions to the surface such as confusion, anger, frustration, and unimaginable, soul-crushing grief. If your loved one’s death was the result of negligence on the part of another person, then at least you may be entitled to some financial compensation. We here at the Los Angeles Injury Group know that no amount of compensation can ever bring back your loved one, but at least it can ease some of the burdens by making sure that you don’t fall into financial ruin on top of everything else.
If you and your family have lost a loved one due to the reckless behavior of someone else, then you may be able to have the estate of the deceased file a claim for wrongful death. There is a two-year time limit from the date of death on cases like this so it is important that you speak with a knowledgeable attorney as soon as you possibly can. If you would like a free consultation to see if you are eligible to file a wrongful death suit, then please reach out to us by calling (310) 954-7248 and speaking with one of our attorneys.
