Wasatch Co, UT (February 03, 2021) – Troopers with the Utah Highway Patrol reported to the area of mile marker 34 on State Route 40 at about 6:15 p.m. following reports of a head-on collision on Saturday, January 30th.
Reports show that, for reasons that have yet to be determined, a westbound sedan veered across the centerline into oncoming traffic, causing it to crash head-first into an eastbound pick-up truck.
Pinned in his vehicle by the impact, the driver of the sedan, who has since been identified as 54-year-old Robert Hoff, a resident of Fort Duschene, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pick-up truck suffered incapacitating injuries.
The area was closed down until after 9:00 p.m. while authorities conducted an investigation into the cause of the accident.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mr. Robert Hoff, at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Anytime the injured plaintiff or the respondent dies as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Utah, judicial code 78B-3-107 will govern any subsequent legal claim.
This part of the law states that even though the injured party died, their estate still has a legal claim against the respondent. The death of the victim does not imply that the negligent driver is somehow exempt from their duty to pay financial compensation to the family or estate of the deceased.
This same statute comes into play if the negligent driver was killed during the accident. Under these circumstances, the claim for damages would instead be brought against the deceased’s estate.
This law is applied in cases where either the injured victim or the at-fault driver, or both, die as a result of the accident. The victim’s claim for financial compensation is valid regardless of who died.
When victims pass away from injuries sustained in accidents caused by reckless, negligent, or careless drivers, their families may be entitled to compensation. Filing a legal claim with a responsive and effective wrongful death attorney in the Salt Lake City area can help to ensure your legal rights are protected after enduring the loss of a loved one.
The Utah accident attorneys at Jardine Law Offices P.C. have extensive experience helping grieving families get the justice they deserve after losing loved ones in preventable collisions. Our team takes an aggressive and comprehensive approach toward protecting the legal rights of families throughout the Salt Lake City area.
Right from the beginning, we begin to put together strong legal claims that best demonstrate the negligence of the defendant. With adequate evidence, case law, and dedication, we aggressively negotiate settlements for our clients that ensure they are fully and fairly compensated for the economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward.
If your loved one lost their lives in an accident, due to the negligence of another person, contact our personal injury attorneys in Salt Lake City at (801) 350-3506 to see how our team can help you get the justice you deserve for your loved one. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident.
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