A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the Atlantic City Expressway in Pleasantville was involved in a crash. According to the New Jersey State Police, the river of an Infinity was heading westbound along the eastbound side of the road. The driver slammed into a concrete barrier and toll reader at mile marker 4.1 just before 4:30 a.m.
As a result of the accident, a passenger in the vehicle suffered significant injuries and lost their life. The driver suffered minor injuries. The fatal wrong-way accident is being investigated.
Holding Drivers Accountable
Various factors may have contributed to this accident. However, when a passenger loses their life due to the mistakes and actions of the driver, that driver is held accountable for the losses suffered. The family of the victim has the right to seek a wrongful death claim against the liability insurance of the at-fault driver. Yet, what makes these cases complex is that the burden of proof falls on the shoulders of the victim.
As a result of this, it is essential that families seek legal guidance. A wrongful death attorney will fully investigate the accident, document the complex losses of a life lost so young, and build a case that seeks full compensation allowed under the law.
Getting Help Is Your Right
If your family member lost a loved one in a car accident, our wrongful death attorneys in New Jersey at Kwartler Manus, LLC will provide you with a free consultation to discuss your case and provide answers.