Devastating traffic accidents in Tampa can leave victims dealing with long, difficult recoveries. In the worst cases, they can also leave families to mourn the loss of a precious life.
Left-turn collisions are far too common on Tampa streets. They are frequent because so much attention is required of the driver attempting a left turn. Motorists can sometimes take far too short of a look at oncoming traffic and misjudge the distance of approaching vehicles. When it’s dark, headlights can confuse drivers trying to cut across lanes of traffic for a turn.
Left turns also take longer than other traffic maneuvers because the vehicle must make a wide arc and remain in front of opposite traffic longer. These risk factors and others can lead to a frightening impact.
Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision in East Tampa
A man lost his life and a woman suffered major injuries in a collision in the neighborhood of East Tampa early Tuesday morning. The Tampa Bay Times reported the accident took place along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near Riga Road on November 9, 2021.
The Florida Highway Patrol determined that a 55-year-old Riverview man attempted a left turn across the eastbound lanes. His car entered the path of a 54-year-old Tampa woman driving a pickup truck and a collision resulted.
The Riverview man was rushed to the hospital where he died from his injuries. The Tampa woman suffered serious injuries and was also transported to the hospital.
Finding Assistance for Victims and Families After a Tampa Accident
Victims of devastating accidents must often deal with long and expensive recoveries and face many physical and financial challenges.
Surviving victims or their close family members can file a claim for damages against an at-fault driver’s car insurance provider. This civil claim helps victims pay for the costs of recovery. This can include all medical bills and reimbursement for lost wages while the patient misses work.
Families who have lost a loved one will be dealing with immense grief, but they should never have to deal with the financial burdens a terrible accident can bring. According to Rhino Lawyers, the compensation available by a wrongful death action is based on the loss of the deceased to those in his or her family.
This civil lawsuit asks for help in supporting close relatives in the years to come as they deal with the loss of guidance and financial support a beloved family member can no longer provide. Families should also receive full support with the costs of a funeral, emergency response and hospital bills, and estate settlement.
