She was only 31 years old. She was married to her college sweetheart, and together they had two young sons. The couple doted on each other and cherished their children, who in turn cherished both of their parents.
Their lives changed forever when a commercial van ran a red light and slammed into the driver’s side of the small SUV she was driving, killing her.
The van driver claimed that a large tree limb had blocked his view of the red traffic light.
BRILL & RINALDI, The Law Firm represented the woman’s surviving husband and children in pursuing accountability for her wrongful death.
Reconstructing the Crash to Test the Driver’s Story
Rather than simply accepting the van driver’s explanation, the firm set out to determine whether his claim could withstand scrutiny.
We rented a van of the exact same make and model year as the vehicle involved in the fatal collision. A driver was positioned at the same height as the commercial van driver, and the circumstances were recreated and videotaped.
The reconstruction provided important evidence contradicting the driver’s claim that the tree limb had prevented him from seeing the red light.
A Confidential Settlement for Her Husband and Children
The insurance company for the corporation that employed the van driver ultimately agreed to resolve the case through a confidential settlement.
The recovery helped secure the financial futures of the woman’s surviving husband and two young sons after the devastating loss of their wife and mother.
The case demonstrates the importance of thoroughly investigating disputed accounts of a fatal collision. By recreating the circumstances of the crash rather than relying solely on the driver’s explanation, BRILL & RINALDI, The Law Firm was able to develop evidence that helped establish what happened and pursue a meaningful recovery for the family.