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CAR ACCIDENTS: INDIANA CRASH LEADS TO SERIOUS AND FATAL INJURIES

On behalf of Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, August 20, 2015.

Single-car accidents can often be just as tragic as accidents involving multiple vehicles. These car accidents can result from any number of factors, and in some cases, drivers and/or passengers could suffer fatal injuries. If a driver is killed in an accident and a passenger is seriously injured, the injured party may still be able to file a legal claim against the driver’s estate in order to seek reparations for resulting damages.

One individual in Indiana mye take such steps after being involved in a crash. It was reported that a vehicle containing two occupants went off the roadway, causing the driver to lose control. As a result, the car crashed, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. It was noted that the passenger was also found near the vehicle, but it was not specifically mentioned whether he was also ejected.

The situation resulted in the driver suffering fatal injuries due to blunt-force trauma. That individual was reported as being 18 years old. The 19-year-old passenger was reported as being in serious condition due to the injuries he suffered in the crash. It was not mentioned whether speed, alcohol or other factors played a role in the accident.

Though the driver involved in this accident was killed in the crash, the surviving individual may still have legal options available. If he wishes to seek compensation for medical bills and other damages resulting from the crash, he may wish to consider filing a personal injury claim against the estate of the driver considered at fault. Car accidents in which the driver dies are not uncommon, and interested Indiana residents may find additional information helpful.

Source: 21alive.com, “Teen killed in Kosciusko County crash”, Kayla Crandall, Aug. 12, 2015

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CAR ACCIDENTS: INDIANA BUS CRASH KILLS YOUNG BOY

On behalf of Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers posted in Car Accidents on Friday, August 7, 2015.

When individuals get into a vehicle that they are not driving, they are essentially putting their trust in the driver to get them to their destination safely. Unfortunately, there may be circumstances under which individuals may not know their driver and may unknowingly be in an unsafe situation. If drivers fail to operate vehicles in a safe manner, car accidentscould occur.

A recent accident involving a church bus resulted in the death of a young boy in Indiana. It was reported that the bus was traveling on Interstate 70 when the driver failed to remain on the roadway. As a result, the bus overturned, and at least one individual was ejected from the bus. There were multiple people on the bus at the time of the accident.

A 6-year-old boy was thrown from the bus in the accident, and he suffered fatal injuries. Eleven other individuals were injured in the incident. It was noted that the driver of the bus became pinned beneath it in the crash, and he was flown from the scene for treatment. Authorities believe that the incident was the result of driver error. It was also noted that the bus driver had a suspended license at the time of the crash as well as a warrant for his arrest.

Any time car accidents result in the death of an individual, the situation is harrowing. The family of the young boy killed in this Indiana accident are likely devastated by the outcome. If they wish, they may want to consider their legal options in order to seek compensation for funeral expenses, emotional losses and other damages.

Source: New York Daily News, “Boy, 6, dies, 11 others injured in church bus crash in Indiana apparently caused by suspended-licensed driver’s error: police“, Tobias Salinger, July 29, 2015

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