Widow Files Lawsuit Alleging Distracted Driving Led to Head-On Fatal Crash

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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed following a fatal two-vehicle crash in March. The collision occurred after a Ford F-150 crossed the centerline and went into the opposite lane of traffic, striking a Chevy Trailblazer head-on. The 21-year-old driver of the Trailblazer was pronounced dead at the scene. The F-150 driver was treated for non-life threatening injuries. He cited for improper lane use. The deceased leaves behind a wife and two children.

The lawsuit argues that the pick-up truck driver was negligent, did not take proper precautions, and may have been distracted, thus causing the crash. He has a prior felony charge from July after pleading guilty on charges that he possessed nearly 12.5 ounces of marijuana in March 2015, records show. He also has previous arrests on charges of DUI and domestic battery.

Beyond the terrible emotional toll a wrongful death has on those left behind, it can also create significant financial hardships, especially if the victim was the family’s bread winner. Insurance companies put their own financial interests first; they make every attempt to deny, delay, and defend lawsuits and claims. These companies have financial staying power; they have the ability to use a plaintiff’s desperation to force a settlement, often too soon for too little compensation. For those plaintiff who decide to continue the litigation and win the case, the insurance company almost always appeals the verdict, dragging the case out even longer.

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