Many people may have heard about the increasing number of accidents on Connecticut roadways. Sometimes, the people involved in car accidents may escape with minor injuries whereas for others, the accidents may prove fatal.

Recently, a Connecticut woman was charged in a wrong-way car crash, almost nine months after the incident. At the time of the accident, there was a passenger in the car with her.

Reports state the woman’s vehicle crashed into a Toyota Rav4. One person died in the crash while two others were injured. All of the people involved in the accident were taken to a hospital for treatment. Although the accused and the driver of the other car escaped with minor injuries, the woman’s passenger died from her injuries.

The original police report stated that the accused was the passenger in the vehicle. Later, it was confirmed by police that the woman was actually driving the vehicle that caused the accident.

According to sources, the woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, lying to police and driving under the influence. She also faces additional charges in connection with the accident.

Sometimes, drivers’ careless and negligent actions like driving the wrong way or drunk driving can end tragically. Families may lose a loved one due to the negligence of another. As a result of the accident, the family may also face economic losses. In such cases, the victim’s family may file a claim for compensation against the liable driver. Any other person injured in the accident may also file a claim for compensation.

Compensation may be claimed for lost wages, pain and suffering and medical expenses. Other relevant costs may also be claimed from the person responsible. The advice of an attorney experienced in such matters is important in order to understand what actions can be taken. The attorney may advise the victim or the victim’s family on the correct legal action and may also give advice regarding victim’s rights under Connecticut law.

Source: NBC Connecticut, “Woman Charged in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash,” Nov 9, 2012.

 

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