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<\/a>Dominiq Puentes was tragically struck and killed by a truck while riding a moped on Friday in Fresno.<\/p>\n\nAccording to police, Dominiq Puentes, 13, was hit by a truck at about 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of Bullard and Palm Avenues. Sadly, Puentes was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger on the moped was taken to the hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n
\nThe accident remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED<\/p>\n
\nAccording to Candice Bond, an experienced moped accident attorney, such accidents are often caused by negligent vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nSpeeding, distracted driving, and failing to yield can all contribute to accidents such as the one that took the life of young Dominiq.<\/p>\n
\nThe Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that moped and scooter accidents resulted in an estimated 50,000 emergency department visits and at least 27 fatalities in the last three years. Sadly, according to the Safety Commission, moped and scooter injuries and deaths are on the rise.<\/p>\n
\nBond emphasized that in cases such as this, it is crucial to conduct an independent investigation promptly to protect the rights of the victim\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHaving the proper resources is extremely important when investigating a scooter accident case and demonstrating that there was negligence on the part of a motorist,\u201d said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal. \u201cRoad conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must be thoroughly examined. An accident reconstruction team and or even scooter manufacturing experts are often utilized to help put together what occurred and protect the legal rights and best interests of a grieving family.\u201d<\/p>\n
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM<\/p>\n
\nThe family members of Dominiq Puentes\u00a0may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain, suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe understand just what families are forced to go through, and having their rights protected is vital,\u201d said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal. \u201cA wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their best interests are taken care of. Relatives of wrongful death victims are entitled to seek damages for the loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.\u201d<\/p>\n
(This report is based on verified data – learn more on our About Us<\/a> page.)<\/p>\n (Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-599-0297<\/a>, visit www.attorneysfortheinjured.com<\/a>, or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTags: Latest News, Non Commercial, Pedestrian Accident, California, Fatal Moped Accident, Fresno, Bullard Avenue, Palm Avenues
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