Sophia Emma Rose Pena, 13, dies, father Paul Anthony Pena, 55, arrested in alleged DWI crash in Canyonville, Oregon
Modified Date:
Thu, 07/09/2015 - 12:33pmAccident Date:
Friday, July 3, 2015What every victim of a drunk driving accident needs to know:
It is a sad fact that many injury and fatal accidents are caused by drunk or drugged drivers. Despite all prevention efforts, people still take the risk and drive after drinking, causing a large number of accidents and deaths on American roads. All victims of a drunk driving collision, or the loved ones of someone killed by a drunk driver, need reliable information on what to do immediately to ensure that the at-fault driver is held accountable. Learn more here about the law, drunk driving accidents and claims, and begin the process of recovery after an accident where someone died.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Sophia Emma Rose Pena
Paul Anthony Pena
City:
Canyonville, ORCounty:
Douglas County, ORArea:
Eugene, OR
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