Willington, CT (April 29, 2024) – One person lost their life and four others were hurt in a single-car accident in Willington, police said. At approximately 10:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to River Road following a rollover crash involving a 2007 Subaru Legacy. A passenger inside, identified as Maria Damata, 19, lost her life in the accident. The four other people inside the vehicle were treated for minor injuries at the hospital.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
Connecticut Car Crashes
Each year, in Connecticut, there are over 80,000 reported car accidents. Among these incidents, more than 30,000 individuals require treatment in the ER for their injuries. Tragically, hundreds lose their lives due to auto collisions in the Constitution State. Presently, speeding stands as the primary cause of most Connecticut car accidents, closely followed by drunk driving and distracted driving.
Driver negligence has become a pervasive issue not only in Connecticut but also across the nation. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 94% of reported car accidents in the United States stem from some form of driver negligence. Negligence comes in countless forms, however, the most common include distraction, fatigue, intoxication, and speeding. For example, over 400,000 car wrecks happen caused by distracted drivers every year. Sadly, more than 3,000 individuals lose their lives in traffic collisions caused by distraction per year.
When you or a cherished family member sustains serious injuries in a traffic accident caused by a negligent driver, you deserve the opportunity to recover without financial strain. Particularly if you’ve recently lost a loved one in a car crash that you believe resulted from another driver’s negligence, a wrongful death lawyer in Willington can assist you in filing a wrongful death claim for financial compensation. Pursuing a wrongful death claim can enable you to seek compensation for funeral and burial expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages stemming from your loved one’s accident.
Contact our proficient and compassionate personal injury law firm, Kanca Law Firm LLC, to learn how we can support you during this challenging time. You can reach us at 203-806-7003 to speak with a skilled attorney about your claim at your earliest convenience. We do not charge any fees up front or out of pocket, and only get paid if you receive financial compensation for your losses and damages.
