Wrongful Death
Judge Awards $3 Million Award In California Wrongful Death Lawsuit
| September 16th, 2013
September 16, 2013 The California Wrongful Death Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers state that when a person is killed as the result of an accident caused by the negligence of another, the responsible party may be found liable for damages. One such case was recently heard in federal court and awarded the family of an 18-year-old man who was killed by federal agents a sum of $3 million. An article from Time magazine explains that in June 2010, the victim had pulled his vehicle into a parking lot. The lot was the same location where Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents had just served a warrant against an individual suspected of selling drugs. When undercover law enforcement approached the unknowing victim’s vehicle with guns drawn, he attempted to flee the scene and almost struck a sheriff’s deputy. Agents then opened fire on the vehicle and shot the victim. The family later filed suit against the DEA and the agents responsible for the death of their son, claiming the victim had no idea the men approaching him with guns drawn were law enforcement officials. Furthermore, the agents were negligent and reckless in opening fire on the vehicle. Berg Injury Lawyer’s team of California Personal Injury Attorneys understand how devastating the loss of a loved one to an accident caused by negligence can be. That’s why the firm is hopeful the decision that was reached in the case brings some closure to the family of the victim.California Highway Patrol Ordered To Pay $2 Million For Wrongful Death
| June 11th, 2012
The state of California and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have been ordered by a federal judge to pay more than $2 million to the family of a man who was wrongfully killed by CHP officers. According to The Sacramento Bee, the incident occurred on August 24th, 2008, in eastern San Joaquin County. Police reports indicate that officers received a call of illegal street racing occurring on the evening of the incident. When they arrived, the victim, who had been drinking that day, was parked at the location of the alleged racing. When officers approached the victim’s vehicle, he accelerated and fled the scene. A short chase ensued and ended when the victim’s vehicle became disabled in a ditch. Officers state that the victim then began shifting and rolling the truck back and forth between drive and reverse in an effort to free the truck from the ditch. That is when they said they became fearful for their lives and shot the man six times. The family of the victim filed a California wrongful death lawsuit against the state and it’s departments on the grounds of expert testimony based on bullet trajectory that revealed the officers were never in any danger when they opened fire on the unarmed 21-year-old victim. The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers hope that the decision will help bring closure to the loss for the family of the victim.Several Tips To Keep Motorists Safe During High Speed Pursuits
| January 16th, 2012
January 16, 2012 High-speed vehicle pursuits down the highway gets our adrenaline pumping in the movies. But what if you found yourself to be the helpless bystander of a real car chase during your daily commute? This happens almost on a daily basis across California, and observations have shown that most motorists don’t know what to do. An article in The Sacramento Bee described a chase that occurred several weeks ago along California’s Highway 99. News footage shows that as the chase progresses, the cars around the chase acted as if nothing was happening. They stayed at the same speed and made no efforts to get out of the way. California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that one reason this occurs is that drivers don’t scan their mirrors often enough. They suggest that motorists check all of their mirrors every 15-20 seconds. If you find yourself in the middle of a high-speed pursuit, CHP Trooper Mike Bradley stated that you should not slow down, but turn on your right blinker and work your way over to the shoulder of the highway. If you see a crime scene ahead, pull over and stop well behind officer vehicles. The California auto accident attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers fight for victims who have been injured in accidents and support community safety campaigns throughout the year in order to prevent accidents. If you are the victim of a car accident, contact an experienced attorney today.
