Vehicular Manslaughter
The Law Offices of David D. Diamond
After trucking accidents occur and people are wrongfully killed, truck drivers and trucking companies may be accused of negligence and held liable not only in civil court, but also criminal court. In some cases, negligent parties may be accused of vehicular manslaughter. Vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor offense that occurs when a person kills another person by acting in a negligent manner or by disobeying traffic laws. In cases involving trucking accidents, truck companies or truck drivers may be charged with vehicular manslaughter if they do not follow mandatory commercial trucking regulations. For example, if a truck driver were speeding or a trucking company overloaded its truck and these actions led to an accident where a person was killed, the truck driver and/or trucking company may be charged with vehicular manslaughter.
If people are convicted of vehicular manslaughter, numerous things could happen. First, convicted offenders may have to serve time in jail. Second, they may be ordered to pay fines, be placed on probation and may have their driver’s licenses revoked. Finally, families of the deceased victim may chose to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation from the offenders. Families may seek monetary damages for:
- the deceased’s medical bills
- the deceased’s burial costs
- the deceased’s lost income
- the family’s loss of companionship
- the family’s pain and suffering
When people have lost their loved ones due to the negligent actions of truck drivers or trucking companies, they should review their possible legal options with an experienced personal injury lawyer, like the lawyers at the Law Offices of David D. Diamond. At the Law Offices of David D. Diamond, we are firm advocates of our clients rights and we will do everything we can to help them successfully file wrongful death claims to recover compensation for the tragic loss of their loved ones.
Santa Clarita Trucking Accident Attorneys
Our Santa Clarita trucking accident lawyers are fully prepared to negotiate with truck drivers, trucking companies and large insurance corporations to retain maximum compensation for our injured clients. If you have been injured during a truck accident and you have reason to believe negligence was involved, contact the Law Offices of David D. Diamond today to set up an initial consultation!