Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Involving Singer Brandi Settles Out of Court
Dec 10, 2009 Wrongful Death - Murder
An accident that took place three years ago involving the singer Brandi has been settled out of court. In December of 2006, Brandi hit a car from behind on a Los Angeles interchange, which resulted in a chain reaction that left Awatef Aboudihaj dead. The singer has been settling with Aboudihaj’s family since then, and paid $30,000 to each of Awatef’s two children. Now apparently she has reached a settlement with the parents of Awatef, but the details are not being disclosed. In this accident another motorist was injured, and Brandi settled with that motorist earlier this year.
It is sometimes difficult for the families of victims to file Los Angeles wrongful death lawsuits. They are grieving, and know that no amount of money can bring their loved one back. However, expenses begin to add up quickly in the time period following the death, and survivors often need the compensation to carry on a normal way of life. This is also a way to gain closure for some, because they realize that the responsible party is having to pay for their actions.
While most families do not think about money issues at the time a loved one dies, soon after they will realize that they need money for medical expenses, household bills, funeral and burial of their loved one and other basics. This is especially true when the deceased was the primary breadwinner of the family, and now the income is gone. Victims families quickly realize that meeting just basic financial needs is very tough. This is why it is essential in many instances that a wrongful death claim be filed.
Surviving family members should understand that it is their right to file for financial compensation when a loved one is killed because of negligence. California laws allow benefactors of the victim to file wrongful death damages in court. Medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost wages are just a few examples of the compensation that survivors may be entitled to. If the victim was the sole income provider, family members should include all of the expenses that their loved one would have been responsible for had he lived.
Survivors must carry on with their lives, and realize that they need to factor in all possible expenses when considering a wrongful death claim. Not only should the short-term be examined, but families should carefully consider the future and how they will have sufficient funds to live. They may also want to consider loss of consortium and damages, and take into account all possible factors when filing a claim. It is greatly to the advantage of survivors to consult with a California personal injury lawyer before you file a claim, to make certain you get maximum compensation for your loss.
The Reeves Law Group has offices across California, and is dedicated to representing personal injury victims, including victims of wrongful death. Please contact us for a free consultation at (800) 644-8000.
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