Vehicular Manslaughter
In the wake of a car accident, the at-fault driver may learn that he or she caused one of the occupants in the other vehicle to pass away. In many cases, this is considered vehicular manslaughter, which is a criminal offense.
In addition to being a criminal offense, charges of vehicular manslaughter may also indicate that it would be appropriate to consider a wrongful death lawsuit. If you have tragically and prematurely lost a loved one in an automobile crash caused by another party’s negligence or recklesness, contact the Philadelphia wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.
Wrongful Death in a Car Accident
The legal area of intentional torts aims to provide the victims of crimes with an opportunity to hold a wrongdoer accountable for extreme negligence or recklessness that results in serious injury or death. It is through this mechanism that you may be able to pursue legal action if your loved one has been killed in a motor vehicle accident.
Usually, at-fault drivers in automobile accidents commit negligent actions that make them responsible for the wellbeing of the occupants in the other vehicle. These negligent actions may include:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Cell phone use
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances
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The Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., believe that families of vehicular manslaughter victims should hold the responsible individual accountable for his or her actions. Contact us today at 215-238-1130 for more information.