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<\/a> Zacarias Ecahua Chipahua was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident on Oct. 2 in Bakersfield.<\/p>\n\nAccording to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Zacarias Ecahua Chipahua was a passenger in a Chevrolet Impala that collided with a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at about 5:18 a.m. at South H Street and Houghton Road. The CHP said that the driver of the pickup failed to stop at the posted stop sign and fled after the collision.<\/p>\n
\nThe CHP continues to search for the driver of the pickup.<\/p>\n
FATAL HIT-AND-RUN CRASH INVESTIGATION<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can assist a family who has lost a loved one during a hit-and-run investigation.<\/p>\n
\nAn attorney is able to offer legal counsel and perform comprehensive investigations to collect evidence and identify witnesses, manage communications with insurance companies, and initiate lawsuits or claims for compensation. Approximately 150 people are killed in hit-and-run accidents in California each year.<\/p>\n
\nMany suspects flee the scene because they are intoxicated, driving without a license, or are concerned about being arrested if they remain.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHaving the proper resources is crucial to investigating a hit-and-run accident case and proving negligence,\u201d said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal. \u201cRoad conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all potential contributing factors that are considered and must be thoroughly examined. These procedures are necessary for helping someone who has lost a loved one at the hands of a hit-and-run driver receive the justice and monetary compensation that they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nCandice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, said in cases such as this that it is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney to protect a victim\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHaving the proper resources is crucial to investigating a hit-and-run accident case and proving negligence,\u201d said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal. \u201cRoad conditions, signage visibility, and road lighting are all potential contributing factors that are considered and must be thoroughly examined. These procedures are necessary for helping someone who has lost a loved one at the hands of a hit-and-run driver receive the justice and monetary compensation that they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM<\/p>\n
\nThe family members of Zacarias Ecahua Chipahua\u00a0may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for medical and funeral expenses, the loss of love and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAn incident is considered a wrongful death when either a person or entity commits a wrongful or negligent act resulting in a person’s death,\u201d said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal. \u201cWhen vehicle accident fatalities result from unsafe driving, aggressive or distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence, family members are usually left with the option to pursue a civil action against the responsible motorist.\u201d<\/p>\n
(This report is based on verified data – learn more on our About Us<\/a> page.)<\/p>\n If your loved one has been killed by a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica today.<\/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> 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, Motor Vehicle Accident, California, Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident, Bakersfield, South H Street, CHP, Houghton Road
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