Shelton, CT (December 11, 2024) – Police in Shelton are currently investigating a fatal traffic accident that happened late Sunday night, December 8. Troopers responded to the collision that occurred at the intersection of Commerce Drive and Research Drive at approximately 11:30 p.m. An unidentified man was pulled from a vehicle at the scene and rushed to the hospital. He later lost his life due to the extent of his injuries. Police in Shelton continue to investigate the details of the fatal accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Connecticut Car Accidents
In Connecticut, over 80,000 car accidents are reported per year. These collisions cause 30,000 individuals to sustain injuries each year and hundreds to lose their lives. Currently, most Connecticut car accidents are caused by speeding, closely followed by intoxicated driving and distraction.
Driver negligence is a prevalent issue throughout the country and across Connecticut. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that negligent drivers cause more than 94% of reported traffic accidents in the United States.
You should not have to worry about your finances if you or someone you love were recently injured in a traffic accident caused by negligence. If the worst has happened, and someone you love recently lost their life, a wrongful death lawyer in Shelton can help you file a wrongful death claim for financial compensation. When you file a wrongful death claim, you may be eligible to collect economic compensation for funeral and burial expenses, emotional turmoil, pain, suffering, and other damages that your loved one’s crash may have caused.
Contact our skilled and experienced personal injury law firm, Kanca Law Firm LLC, to learn about how we can help you through this difficult time. You can reach us by dialing 203-806-7003 at your earliest convenience to speak with a skilled attorney concerning your claim. Our team works hard to help crash victims and their loved ones recover in every way possible after someone is hurt by the actions of a negligent driver. We do not charge any fees upfront or out-of-pocket and only require payment if you can collect full and fair financial compensation for your losses and damages. No one should ever have to worry about money during times like these, which is why personal injury attorneys work hard to aid accident victims in the aftermath of severe accidents. Call us as soon as you can to learn more.
