Lehi, UT (July 15, 2022) – Troopers from the Utah Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene of a fatal accident that took place on Interstate 15 on Friday, July 15th in Lehi.
The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near milepost 282 and the exit for 2100 North.
According to a UHP representative, a Honda Civic drove collided with a tractor-trailer that was stopped in the righthand lane of the interstate.
The driver of the Civic died at the scene.
No other details were immediately available.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
There are innumerable sets of circumstances that can result in wrongful death, such as scenarios where your family member was involved in a fatal car crash, a victim of medical malpractice, deliberately killed, and multiple other occasions that stem from another person’s malice or negligence.
There are several different forms of financial compensation available in wrongful death suits such as:
- Loss of consortium (past and future), love, society, comfort, advice, protection, care, pleasure, and affection
- Loss of past and future financial assistance
- Loss of or reduction of inheritance
- Pain, suffering, and trauma experienced by the deceased caused by their injury and eventual death
- Funeral costs/Burial or cremation expenses
- Medical bills arising from the deceased’s injuries
- Loss of earnings, including anticipated future earnings and job-related benefits
- Benefits and assistance the deceased would have contributed to the household had they survived
Depending on the events surrounding the death, there may be more legal options available to surviving relatives. A Utah wrongful death attorney can determine which damages apply to your claim.
Let the attorneys at Jardine Law Offices P.C. worry about the complexities of the legal process while you and your family focus on healing. If you lost someone you love due to negligence, contact our wrongful death lawyers in Utah at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation.
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