Fatal Whittier Semi-Truck Crash on the 605
Whittier, CA (June 25, 2021) – On Friday, one person died in a 605 Freeway big rig crash.
Officers responded to the scene at about 2:27 a.m. at the Rose Hills Road off-ramp.
The authorities said the one person died at the scene.
Apparently, at least five vehicles, and possibly a big rig was also involved in the crash.
Meanwhile, the victim was not immediately identified, as the officers are still investigating the Whittier accident.
We at Sweet Lawyers know how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a deadly crash. Our hearts are with the deceased’s family in this time of grief.
What’s Next After a Fatal Accident?
Indeed, a person’s negligence can lead to devastating results for other people. This is quite common in accidents that lead to fatalities.
It is likely that the loved ones of the deceased are entitled to significant compensation via a wrongful death claim. It is a claim brought against a defendant who has caused someone’s death, either through negligence or as a result of some intentional action.
Depending on the type of situation, settlements can be anywhere from several hundred thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars. It significantly lifts the financial burden the death of a relative has generated.
Therefore, having a wrongful death attorney can help you attain compensation on medical bills, loss of earnings, future medicals, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and more.
That is why we strongly recommend you hire our lawyers to serve as your legal representation. They will work to prove what you are owed in the wake of a family member’s death.
So, call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852.
You can always reach us any time of the day, and any day of the week.