California Injury Blog
Eduardo Perez, 22, was killed in a truck versus motorcycle collision on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach on the morning of March 15.
According to a report in the Long Beach Post, officials say Perez died at the crash scene when his motorcycle and a semi-truck collided on the northbound 710 Freeway lanes near Wardlow Road.
Several northbound lanes were blocked for several hours as California Highway Patrol officials conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
Perez’s family has created a GoFundMe account to cover the cost of his funeral services. No arrests or citations have been issued in connection with this crash. The official investigation into what caused this collision is still ongoing.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Eduardo Perez for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Let us keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
Did You Lose Your Loved One in a Motorcycle Accident?
If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle or truck accident, you are left with the grief of losing a beloved family member and the unforeseen and sudden expenses that come with such a loss, such as funeral expenses and loss of income. In such cases, families of deceased victims may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party seeking compensation for damages such as medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, lost future income, pain and suffering, and loss of love, care and companionship.
If the accident involves a commercial truck, other parties may also be held liable for the accident, depending on the circumstances of the case. These can include the truck driver’s employer, the trucking firm, and others.
How a Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
Our experienced California truck accident lawyers will help determine whether your loved one’s motorcycle accident was caused by a negligent driver or negligence on the part of the trucking company. For example, if your accident was caused by a mechanical malfunction such as brake failure in the truck due to lack of proper maintenance, the trucking firm and/or the company charged with the truck’s maintenance can be held liable for your losses.
It is important to remember that trucking companies have more extensive insurance policies than individual drivers in most cases. So, if you have suffered catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle accident caused by a truck driver, or if you have lost a loved one in such a tragic accident, it is crucial to reach out to an experienced personal injury lawyer who will be able to explore all possible avenues of compensation.
Source: https://lbpost.com/news/authorities-id-motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-involving-semi-truck