Teenage Girl Dies in Maryland Rear-End Collision
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, a 16-year-old girl from Leonardtown was killed in a Maryland car accident. According to MyFoxDC.com, she had been driving southbound on Point Lookout Road near St. Andrew’s Church Road when another vehicle struck the rear of her car, causing the victim’s vehicle to spin out into the northbound lane of traffic where it was struck a second time.
An ambulance arrived at the scene and took the teenager to St. Mary’s Hospital for serious injuries before her ultimate death. Officials indicated that driver speed and alcohol did not contribute to the accident. No other news has been released at this time regarding the incident.
Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death for people under the age of 35. Driver negligence is a primary cause for accidents. The law entitles a victim’s family to seek compensation for personal injury and wrongful death that has occurred as a result of negligence, recklessness or intentional acts.
If someone you love has been killed in a Maryland car accident, you may be able to seek compensation for any financial losses incurred from the accident. The most common types of financial compensation from wrongful death lawsuits are as follows:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral costs
- Loss of prospective inheritance
- Loss of support or services given by the deceased
The experienced Bethesda personal injury attorneys at Meng & Alpert, LLC are adept at handling wrongful death claims with skill and sensitivity. Call our dedicated and aggressive lawyers today at 866-444-6363 for a free and comprehensive evaluation of your case.
