Wrongful Death Lawyers

Orlando, Florida

Wrongful Death Due to Vehicle Accidents

With over 4 million miles of highways across the United States and 135 million drivers, accidents are inevitable. The US Department of Transportation statistics for 2003 reported 43,000 deaths by traffic crashes on Americas highways, many of them due to driving under the influence. Heres a breakdown by vehicle, cause and road type:

• 25,203 on rural roads
• 16,825 on urban roads
• Most occurred in 55 mph zones
• 19,460 were automobile occupants
• 20 percent of the passenger cars had previous speeding violations
• 3,661 motorcyclists
• The remaining were in trucks, buses or pedestrians
• 40% were alcohol-related

The majority of wrongful death cases are caused by vehicle accidents. The wrongful death specialists, Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter in Orlando, Florida have experience in all areas of wrongful death including vehicle accidents from:

• Passenger cars & trucks
• Motorcycles
• Boats
• Buses
• ATVs
• Tractor trailer trucks

Tractor-trailer truck drivers suffer from fatigue, overloaded schedules and sometimes drug issues. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over 400,000 18-wheelers were involved in collisions in 2006 resulting in almost 5,000 fatalities. Thats one out of nine highway deaths caused by the big rigs. The causes of the truck accidents include:

• Speeding
• Improper left turns
• Failure to stop at red lights or stop signs
• Traveling on the wrong side of the street
• Rear ending another vehicle
• Drinking and driving

For passenger cars, negligence is the common cause of wrongful death on the highways. Drivers make mistakes while driving, are distracted, or are thoughtless about their actions. The results can be devastating for other drivers and accident victim survivors.

Motor vehicle accidents resulting in wrongful death need an experienced attorney to collect financial compensation for damages due. Immediate family members are eligible for recovery of losses for the wrongful death of their loved one. In Orlando, Florida, the wrongful death specialists at Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter will go after the negligent drivers and insurance companies responsible for your loss.

Depending on your states statutes, victims survivors can take legal action for the wrongful death of their loved one and pursue the following damages:

• Medical and funeral expenses
• Loss of anticipated future income anticipated over the lifetime of the deceased
• Benefits (401k, pension, insurance) lost because of victims death
• Mental anguish, pain and suffering caused by unexpected death
• Lost companionship, care and protection
• General and punitive damages

Insurance companies benefit from delayed accident reporting. Its important to get legal assistance immediately and pursue legal action within the states statute of limitations.

In Orlando, Florida, if youre suffering from the loss of a loved one who died from a vehicle accident due to someone else's neglect, please contact the wrongful death specialists at Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter.