$18 Million Settlement Reached in Lamborghini Crash Lawsuit
Speeding on California roads is a leading cause of injuries and deaths statewide. When people choose to drive high-performance vehicles that are capable of traveling well in excess of the posted speed limits, they are assuming responsibility for the consequences of a crash they may cause by speeding. A California court recently accepted a settlement to be paid to the family of a woman who was killed by a reckless driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini supercar.
According to a local news report discussing the accident, the victim was making a left turn at an intersection in West Los Angeles when her vehicle was struck by a Lamborghini that was being driven by the 17-year-old son of a multi-millionaire businessman. The victim had the right-of-way to make the turn she was attempting, and the defendant was traveling at nearly 100 miles per hour on the urban street. The victim was killed in the accident. The defendant was charged criminally for his conduct, and also sued by the family of the victim, who sought significant damages in a wrongful death lawsuit against the defendant.
Liability for the accident was quite obvious, as the defendant was speeding and also failed to yield the right of way to the victim. In auto accidents that result in death, the bodily injury auto insurance coverage of the at-fault driver is supposed to compensate the family of the accident victim. Most insurance plans do not have sufficient coverage to compensate a victim’s family for a wrongful death claim. In the event that a driver’s liability coverage is not sufficient, the victim’s UIM (underinsured motorist) coverage can also kick in. Unfortunately, in the event of a death or serious injury, the liability and UIM coverage together will usually not be sufficient to fairly compensate the victim’s family for their loss.
If the insurance coverage of an at-fault party is not sufficient to compensate an accident victim or their family, the victims are entitled to seek the full amount of damages from the party by pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim in state court. A thorough investigation of the at-fault party’s assets is important when deciding whether to seek a claim against them personally, as a judgment against a person with little or no assets is not worth much. An experienced California personal injury and wrongful death law firm will employ forensic investigators to help you decide the best way to pursue a high-dollar claim against an underinsured driver.
Contact a California Personal Injury Lawyer for Help with Your Claim
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a California car accident, you are entitled to compensation for your loss. The exact amount of compensation and the best method for receiving such compensation is dependent on many factors. By consulting and retaining a qualified California personal injury and wrongful death attorney, you can decide on the best course of action for your claim. The experienced California car accident attorneys at the Neumann Law Group understand the importance of performing a thorough investigation into our clients’ claims to help them decide the best course of action. If you have questions about your case, contact us and schedule a free, confidential consultation today by calling 800-525-6386.
