Car racing teens and reckless driving cause multiple passenger injuries in San Diego.

California – October 3, 2022

Reckless driving may have been the cause of injury to nine minors who were hurt, one critically, in a car crash on Interstate 8 in Del Cerro. A witness reported that two drivers appeared to be racing each other and may have caused a third vehicle to overturn according to California Highway Patrol. Several of the victims were ejected onto the roadway near Lake Murray Boulevard during the crash around 3:30 p.m. as reported by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. All the injured individuals were transported to Rady Children’s Hospital for evaluation and treatment. When illegal actions result in a car crash that causes injury and property damage, criminal defense and accident attorneys may be instrumental in the recovery of damages to accident victims.

Reckless driving action.

A reckless driving charge in California is considered a criminal act that comes with stringent penalties, and jail time in many cases. That statute states that “A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.” Negligent drivers could face criminal charges from the State of California and civil legal action to compensate victims for property damage, physical injury and wrongful death caused by the accident. Accident victims, and their families should talk to a car accident attorney in order to build a case for damage recovery.

Fault and time to file a claim.

California is a “fault” state and victims can bring a claim against responsible parties before they file a claim against their own “no-fault” insurance. When criminal actions result in harm, proof of negligence may be easier to prove with the assistance of an experienced lawyer. Car accident victims, or their families may file insurance claims, initiate legal action, or file wrongful death claims when an injured party dies as a result of an accident named in formal claims within California’s set timeline of two years.

Damages and parties to an action.

When multiple vehicles are involved in an accident that causes injury to several individuals, and/or wrongful death, there may be complicated insurance claims and drawn-out legal actions involved. A skilled personal injury attorney can guide victims’ actions and work with multiple insurance companies and attorneys to achieve the best outcomes for their clients. Reckless driving charges may be filed against survivors, and estates of deceased individuals because of deadly car accidents.

Wrongful death.

A wrongful death legal action can be brought by loved ones when a person dies because of the negligent, reckless, or deliberate act of another. Damages in these lawsuits can include:

Medical bills and burial expenses
Compensation for lost wages
Compensation for the pain and suffering
Punitive damages that are intended to punish the person who caused the death.

Hire an attorney.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates, and their experienced accident attorneys can assist with insurance claims and formal litigation efforts toward a comprehensive damage award after an automobile accident results in bodily harm, property damage, or wrongful death near San Diego.

Jeffrey E. Estes & Associates, a Professional Law Corporation

501 West Broadway, Suite 1650

San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: 619-233-8021

Fax: 619-233-3730

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