Young Milwaukee Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Weekend Accident
On behalf of Milwaukee personal injury attorney Ric Domnitz of Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C. posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday, May 6, 2013.
It can be frustrating looking for a destination, closely eyeing the passing buildings and addresses only to quickly blow passed an intended destination. Upon passing the destination, many drivers will make a U-turn to circle back — of course, it is only safe to do this when such a maneuver is legal and safe. Unfortunately, many drivers, include a young Milwaukee motorcyclist, will turn around after neglecting to properly check that the path is clear.
The circumstances that led one Milwaukee driver to make a U-turn on North Hopkins Avenue on Saturday remain uncertain. However, the aftermath is clear: the driver turned in front of a motorcyclist, impacting the rider and causing a fatal motorcycle accident. The motorcyclist was transported from the scene of the accident to a hospital where he could not overcome his catastrophic injuries. The 23-year-old victim passed away shortly after impact.
Little information is available regarding the circumstances of this fatal motorcycle accident. It appears that the driver that struck the motorcyclist was uninjured in the impact, and police report that speed was not a factor in this collision. It is imperative to always be aware when driving. Even if a driver is not impaired and not distracted, failing to appropriately following traffic regulations or check blind spots can lead to devastating outcomes, and financial responsibility for negligent drivers.
The victim in this accident was just 23 years old. He had a full life ahead of him, and now his family is left to try to accept this sudden and devastating loss. In Wisconsin, when a victim is killed by the negligent actions of a third-party, the surviving spouse or dependents of the victim can pursue financial compensation for not only funeral and burial expenses, medical bills and lost financial support, but the family can also be compensated for the emotional trauma associated with the loss.
Of course, no amount of compensation will erase the pain of the trauma, or bring back the departed loved one, but such a course of action is a way to acknowledge the suffering of a family following such a loss. An experienced Milwaukee personal injury attorney can assist a family with the filing deadlines and nuances of a wrongful death claim in Wisconsin.