Philadelphia Man Charged for Double Fatal Crash in Bucks
A Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide in the deaths of a 91-year-old man and his 84-year-old wife in a Sept. 21 crash in Bensalem. According to the an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, he was also charged with reckless endangerment and other offenses.
The article stated that the charged man “was the direct and substantial cause” of the crash that fatally injured the couple on their way home.
The man responsible for the wrongful death car accident should be held both criminally and civilly responsible for the death of the two individuals. Their family would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death attorney.
Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano understand the devastating impact a Pennsylvania wrongful death can have on a family. They can help you find justice and compensation for your loved one’s death.
The amount that can be claimed and the heirs who are allowed to file a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit can vary widely depending on jurisdiction. In addition, statutes of limitation may come into play that limit the time a family has to file a wrongful death lawsuit. For these reasons and due to the complexity of these cases, it is recommended that families who think their family member’s death was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the skilled Philadelphia wrongful death attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.
Source report: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/60272847.html?cmpid=15585797
