KSWT News reported that a Calexico man was killed after being struck by a pick-up truck on February 16, 2012. The Imperial County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Braulio Camayo Galvan. According to the CHP, Mr. Galvan was walking a herd of sheep from a field near the intersection of State Route 115 and Norrish Road in Holtville, Califorina, when a pick-up truck hit numerous sheep before striking Mr. Galvan.
The 68-year-old pick-up truck driver, Jesus Meza Cosio, was traveling 60 miles per hour as he approached the intersection. He saw an amber light flashing ahead, but was unable to see the sheep or the man due to the time of day. The incident is still being investigated.
Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim is a suit that arises from the death of an individual that was caused by the negligent, reckless, or malicious conduct of another. A wrongful death suit is different from other types of personal injury claims because the victim (the "decedent") is not bringing suit; rather, it is the victim's family members or estate. As such, a wrongful death claim is brought to recover damages for the injuries that the surviving family and/or estate have suffered due to the death of the victim.
Legal Rights For Wrongful Death Claimants
There may be many legal issues to be dealt with in the aftermath of this tragic incident. The victim's family is in a difficult situation and may need guidance and support. Guidance is available from a wrongful death attorney with years of legal experience. We understand that no amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one. However, we help our clients achieve financial security, so that they can focus on recovering from their loss.
A. Jason Kerckhoff is a Calexico personal injury lawyer and the President of Kerckhoff Law, APC, a Calexico wrongful death law firm dedicated to representing people who have been seriously injured or killed, and the families of loved ones who have suffered death caused by the negligence of another.
A. Jason Kerckhoff has been successfully obtaining excellent results for his clients for more than twenty-five years. He has the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell, which is the preeminent company that rates attorneys not only for their abilities, but for their ethics. These ratings are obtained by peers in the San Diego community, and a small percentage of lawyers are privileged to have achieved this rating.
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