Horrific Treasure Island Fatal Crash Results in Fatalities
San Francisco, CA (February 16, 2024) On Thursday morning, 3 people lost their lives and a person suffered major injuries after a 2-vehicle crash on I-80.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the fatal collision happened around 4:14 am. on eastbound Interstate 80 west of Treasure Island.
Reports say that a Mini Cooper car, with 3 occupants, and a Toyota Tacoma truck, with one known occupant, were involved in the collision.
Officials say that the driver and rear passenger were ronounced dead at the scene, while the front passenger was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Meanwhile, the Toyota driver was also taken to San Francisco General Hospital, the driver suffered major injuries.
Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the people who died in the Treasure Island fatal crash. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
What Should the Bereaved in the 2-Vehicle Crash on I-80?
We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one is devastating. Worse is if the cause of death is another’s negligence.
More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case, you need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.
The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred due to the death.
However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.
Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.
A Wrongful Death Claim Could Help
So, to those who lost their loved ones in a traffic crash similar to the 2-vehicle crash on I-80, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.
When you hire us, our attorneys will do their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.
Call our offices right now at (800) 674-7852.