Pennsylvania Vehicular Homicide Lawyers
Despite all the advances that have been made with respect to motor vehicle safety, car accident fatalities remain all too common. When someone other than the at-fault driver passes away, the at-fault driver may be held legally accountable for deaths that resulted from their recklessness or negligence. This criminal charge associated with this is termed vehicular homicide.
Although vehicular homicide is a criminal charge, it may also be appropriate to consider filing a civil lawsuit under the principles of intentional tort law. A successful legal action can gain the financial compensation that you need to address end-of-life medical care, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and other damages. If you lost someone you love in a car accident and the other driver was responsible contact the Pennsylvania vehicular homicide lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to speak with a skilled and experienced attorney about your rights.
Vehicular Homicide and Wrongful Death
Vehicular homicide is usually classified as negligent operation of an automobile that results in another person’s death. This means that the families of the occupants of both vehicles involved in an accident may have vehicular homicide claims against the at-fault driver.
Negligent operation of an automobile usually includes:
- Speeding
- Intoxicated driving
- Reckless driving
- Distracted driving
Since these are all negligent actions and, in the absence of these conditions the accident likely would not have occurred, vehicular homicide cases are often tried as wrongful death cases in civil courts.
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The Pennsylvania vehicular homicide attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., understand that the thought of filing a lawsuit in a time of mourning may be overwhelming, but it is important to hold the person responsible for your loved one’s death accountable for his or her actions. Contact us today at 610-667-7511 for more information.