Foresthill, CA – According to FOX40, on the morning of Tuesday, March 26, a solo-vehicle rollover crash resulted in the death of one teen and injury of four others.
The California Highway Patrol reports that a 16-year-old male driving a 2020 Toyota RAV4 with four other teen passengers, two males and two females, lost control of his vehicle while navigating a curve in Foresthill Road, east of Mayflower Road.
The driver died after crashing into a tree. His passengers all received transportation to Sutter Roseville for their injuries
The CHP suspects that driver intoxication may have played a part in the crash.
Liability in Solo-Vehicle Collisions
In some circumstances, investigations can reveal that some portion of the liability for a solo-vehicle collision might fall upon other drivers in the vicinity of the accident or even unsafe roadway structures. Working through the particulars of liability to help victims and their families find proper compensation is one of the many services a personal injury attorney can provide.
Once liability has been established, a personal injury attorney can also negotiate on behalf of the victim with insurance companies, who will always seek to minimize the payout for any claim they cannot deny.
Passenger Liability
The liability insurance that drivers carry is not just meant to cover accidental harm caused to those outside of the vehicle. A driver is responsible for the safety of those in their vehicle as well. While making a wrongful death or personal injury claim against someone who knew the victim personally may prove emotionally challenging, the financial burdens following a vehicular accident can be hefty.
A good personal injury attorney can help grieving families seek proper compensation for their loss by navigating these tricky issues, as well as negotiating on the victim’s behalf with insurance companies, who routinely work to minimize the payout of any claim they cannot deny.
