Cupertino Deadly DUI Crash Kills Woman, Injures Man
Cupertino, CA (May 16, 2021) – On Saturday, a woman died and a man was injured in a DUI crash on Highway 280.
The fatal accident took place after 11 p.m. south of Wolfe Road.
Officers found two cars off the road. One of them, a Nissan Ultima, run into a tree.
The authorities pronounced a female passenger in the Ultima dead at the scene. While the man driving the Ultima was taken to a hospital with major injuries.
Meanwhile, there was no one inside the other car which was a Nissan Sentra that has front-end damage.
Later on, officers found the driver nearby.
The driver was medically cleared. The authorities arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence.
They booked him booked into the Santa Clara County Jail. He has two previous DUI convictions.
We at Sweet Lawyers know how painful it is to lose a dear one in a deadly crash. Our hearts are with the deceased’s family in this time of sorrow.
What’s Next After a Cupertino Fatal Accident?
Indeed, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people. This is quite common in accidents that result in 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. Ultimately, it lifts the financial burden the death of a relative has generated. That is because it alleviates most or all of 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.
So, call Sweet Lawyers now at (800) 674 7852. Certainly, our team of legal experts will gladly assist you with your legal concerns. Also, we are available any time of the day, 7 days a week.