Arkansas Injury Lawyer Blog
A deadly car accident in Arkansas was likely caused by excessive speed. That’s according to police accident reconstruction specialists investigating the fatal car crash in Texarkana. The crash occurred at around 5:30 PM on the afternoon of March 20th when one vehicle was “T-Boned” by another. The driver of the vehicle that was struck was pinned inside the twisted wreckage of her sedan. Rescue crews struggled to extricate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital but her injuries proved too severe. She passed away shortly thereafter.
Excessive Speed is a Top Contributing Factor to Car Accidents in Arkansas
Police investigating this terrible deadly car crash in Texarkana collected evidence at the scene that suggests the vehicle which struck the victim was likely exceeding the posted speed limit at the time of the crash. If true, this crash was just one of the hundreds that occur every year in Arkansas in which at least one driver was operating their vehicle at unsafe speeds. In fact, excessive speed contributed to 31% of all fatal car crashes in the United States between 2005 and 2014.
While it’s difficult to prove such accusations after the fact, forensic evidence like skid marks, auto computer data, and eye witness testimonies can often eliminate the shadow of doubt in investigators’ eyes. If that accusation can be proven, it goes a long way toward shifting the liability for the crash onto the speeding driver.
The Importance of Proving Liability in Fatal Car Accidents in Arkansas
In fatal car crashes in Arkansas (such as this tragedy) determining liability is an important step in the financial recovery process in the aftermath of an accident. Surviving family members can use existing legal precedents to press for monetary compensation for the profound loss that the death of a loved one creates.
In addition to securing (and increasing the likely amount of) insurance settlements, determining legal liability allows victims and their dependents to file wrongful death lawsuits against any negligent party who had a part in the death of their loved one.
While a monetary award will not alleviate the tremendous emotional burden of a death in the family, it can go a long way toward minimizing the effect financial hardship places on a victim’s spouses, children, and other relatives.
Medical bills and funeral expenses are only a few of the costs associated with an unexpected death. Indeed, until you’ve experienced a similar tragedy there’s really no way to understand just how profound the financial impact of a car accident in Arkansas can be.
Loss of income, loss of companionship, loss of financial support, and even the value of household chores provided by the decedent can be calculated to create a fair and balanced settlement amount in order to help ease the terrible transition that surviving victims must live through.
If you’re facing the loss of a loved one because of a fatal crash, you need the compassionate expertise of a qualified car accident lawyer in Arkansas to help you through this traumatic experience. Contact the Pfeifer Law Firm online or call 501-374-4440 to schedule your free consultation today. Weekend and after-hours appointments are available.