Two Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash on Manchester Avenue [Westchester, CA]

Westchester, CA (December 17, 2021) – On Thursday, two people lost their lives in a solo-vehicle crash on Manchester Avenue.

The fatal collision happened at about 9:37 p.m. at the McConnell Avenue intersection.

Investigating officers said the two victims were occupants of a car that lost control and struck a pole in a center island.

Meanwhile, the authorities are investigating this fatal incident.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the two deceased. May you have courage during this difficult time.

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Dealing With Fatal Traffic Crash

When someone died due to another person’s negligence, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Some of the instances that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents just like what happened on the vehicle crash on Manchester Avenue. It could also be any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another person.

However, in filing for a wrongful death case, it is crucial to know that there is a time limit on when family members can take legal action.

These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It only allows the bereaved to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time.

Unfortunately, when these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. In that case, the family of the deceased can no longer file a lawsuit against the responsible party.

Thus, it is important to truly understand these time limitations. Take note that they vary from state to state and case to case.

With this in mind, we recommend for you to reach us at Sweet Lawyers to know more about how a wrongful death case could help you and your family. Call our tenured litigators at (800) 674 7852.