Thornton Fatal Auto Accident Attorneys
The family was on a routine trip to their nearby Walmart Supercenter in Thornton on Saturday evening, stopped at a red light, when they were struck from behind by a speeding driver. The impact on their Ford SUV caused the gas tank to rupture and catch fire, according to the preliminary investigation by Thornton Police Department. Parents Francisco Díaz and Beatriz Nunez, and their two younger daughters aged 15 and 10, perished at the scene, according to their older brothers, Daniel and Adam Díaz. The driver of the other car, a Subaru sedan, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Authorities have not released the name or the condition of the driver. The crash also involved another vehicle, a Chrysler van, but that driver was not injured. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are seeking information from any witnesses to the accident.
Daniel Díaz,22, told Denver 7 media he got an iPhone SOS that his sister had been in a crash. “That’s when I ran out. I went to my car. I called my brother.” Daniel and Adam Díaz went to the scene and saw the family car in flames. Adam,20, said, “I was able to see my dad on the driver’s seat. Once I saw he was there and he wasn’t moving, that’s kind of when I knew.”
It is unclear at this point whether the driver who hit the Díaz family’s vehicle was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or distracted in some way when the accident occurred. At the time of the accident, 8pm in the evening, it was dark, but the intersection has lighting at each corner and weather was clear. Thornton police have not disclosed if any toxicology tests were done. What is indisputable is, the victims’ vehicle was fully stopped at a red light northbound on Washington Street, at the intersection of Thornton Parkway, when the Subaru, travelling in the same direction, slammed into the back of it. Authorities have not disclosed which northbound lane on Washington Street the victims’ vehicle was stopped in; both Washington Street and Thornton Parkway have three lanes plus two left-turning lanes in both directions The victims likely suffered severe whiplash injuries but probably died from smoke inhalation from the burning gas tank at the back of the vehicle. Rear-ending accidents of this kind are the most common type of automobile accident, occurring 29% of the time—fully one-third of all vehicle accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that the majority of fatal accidents occur within 25 miles of the victim’s home, with a significant number within a 5-mile radius of the home. Sadly, this accident is a textbook example: this North Denver family was under a mile from their destination, the Walmart Supercenter in Thornton. Their surviving sons learned almost immediately of the accident and were close enough to arrive at the scene within minutes, only to see the tragic results of the crash. Adam and Daniel have set up a GoFundMe page for “financial stability and emotional support” – what they really need is a experienced personal injury lawyer, Genco Injury Attorneys in Denver, to advocate for them and secure compensation for the horrific loss they have suffered.
Thornton Car Accident Lawyers
A textbook example of a car accident caused by a negligent driver, with deadly results, this is exactly the type of case Genco Injury Attorneys take on behalf of surviving family members. No doubt the sons left behind are in shock and don’t know where to start in handling their parents’ affairs, planning funerals, let alone picking up all the financial pieces of lives cut short. They are likely being bombarded with advice and sympathy, as they process what has happened to them and start to grieve. Skilled accident attorneys help their clients work through what needs to happen to hold the negligent driver to account and get the compensation they deserve. It won’t bring loved ones back, but it will help the survivors move forward and keep a terrible personal loss from turning into a financial nightmare too. Especially for children of victims, even if they are adult children, Genco Injury Attorneys provide local support in Thornton to navigate the myriad of details the survivors or their guardians face after a loss caused by someone else’s negligence.
Common Injuries in Auto Accidents
With rear-ending accidents accounting for a third of all car accidents, the most common injuries are neck and back injuries, whiplash, and concussions. These kinds of accidents often catch the victims completely by surprise—they just don’t see it coming. Neck and back injuries can include muscle, ligament and tendon strains, herniated discs, and spinal cord injuries. Depending on the severity, the injured person might suffer permanent damage and constant pain.
in other kinds of car accidents blunt force trauma, broken bones, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common, even with all the airbags in modern vehicles. It is important to seek medical attention immediately, as some injuries like TBI and concussion may not be obvious at first. In building a personal injury case, our legal team gathers all the medical details and documentation to document the consequences of what the negligent driver did, establish liability, with the goal of ensuring you have the financial means to get the best medical care, recover as fully as possible and do not suffer loss of income. Any lingering disability must be accounted for in a damage settlement—this is part of our job as your advocate.
Why You May Need A Car Accident Attorney
The State of Colorado has civil laws in place to protect the interests of those who have suffered a tragic loss due to the negligence of another—these are for your benefit. Genco specializes in this type of litigation on behalf of victims and their families; we know the law inside and out, and keep cases moving within the deadlines imposed by the state. When you suffer injury in an accident caused by someone else, after getting medical attention, the first thing to do is call your accident lawyer, call us. Time is of the essence for gathering evidence, witness statements and other information to start building your case, and we waste no time. While all the details of the police report might take days to be available, we might use private investigators and other professionals to build your liability case for the appropriate amount of compensation. Some people assume if the other party has insurance, they will get their medical expenses covered and their car fixed. But they don’t take into account the fact that insurance companies have their own “standard” compensation—despite the fact that every accident has unique characteristics and every victim has a personal story. Insurance companies are businesses answering to shareholders. To obtain compensation that is fair in your case will likely require the work and services of an accident attorney, to calculate the real loss your family has suffered and hold the other party to account.
Focus On Grieving And Recovering While A Skilled Denver Car Accident Attorney Fights For You
A fatal accident always has long term effects, some more obvious than others. Who can calculate the loss of a father, mother, sibling on a family from the actions of a negligent driver? The sudden shock can trigger a cascade of problems for the surviving family members, from the practical tasks that must be dealt with in death to loss of income, loss of a caregiver, all the while trying to function in a fog of grief and even disbelief at the turn of events. Now think about how to protect your interests, especially future loss of income, in this circumstance, with an array of parties to deal with: the investigating officer, insurance investigators from every party involved, attorneys for other drivers, all while the family is just trying to comprehend what just happened and cope with the aftermath. You do not want the first ambulance-chasing lawyer “helping” you—you need a skilled Thornton accident attorney, with a full team who will fight for your rights and act in your best interests when perhaps you can barely function. You can focus on grieving, comforting other bereaved family members, and the immediate tasks that only you can do; take baby steps to recovery and leave the fight for your rights to an experienced advocate.
Free Consultations for Car Accident Victims
It is easy to schedule a free consultation with Genco Injury Attorneys if you or your loved ones have suffered injury in a car accident. That’s because we know that the sooner we are on your case, the better case we will have. We put resources on your case and walk you through the process, not to burden you, but to keep you apprised, so you can focus on healing, recovery and, if your family suffered a loss, grieving and family matters. Every accident with serious injury or a fatality is a case we should review; don’t assume the other party’s insurance company will compensate you fairly or cover all the medical expenses.
Contact A Denver Car Accident Attorney Today
Contact the Genco Injury Attorneys office in Denver any time, 24/7, to schedule your free consultation. We make ourselves available when we are needed because accidents don’t just happen during business hours. Our legal team is ready to provide the support you need after the shock of a serious car accident. From the start of a case, Genco puts a team on it to gather every piece of evidence available and build the case as quickly as possible. There is no time to waste with filing deadlines and documentation to gather. With you facing the prospect of medical bills, lost wages, and other financial consequences putting your financial security at risk, you need an advocate on your side, to not only hold the negligent driver to account but negotiate a settlement that will help you recover.
Legal Representation in Negligence Cases for Families Who Suffer Fatal Injury Losses
In the Díaz case, what might have been a rear-ending with serious injuries from the force of impact immediately escalated into a multiple fatality situation when the gas tank ruptured and caught fire. This outcome is less common for a rear-ending accident, but in our experience, with the myriad of factors that can play into an accident, nothing surprises us. For this kind of negligence case, our team will be independently investigating every factor, including contributing factors such as what made the fuel tank so vulnerable in a rear-ending crash. The Ford passengers had an expectation that they were personally safe in a relatively large vehicle, never dreaming they would have mere seconds to get out of the vehicle—if they were alert and not incapacitated—in certain accident situations. They were caught in the very crash situation their vehicle could not protect them from, due to the design of their vehicle. This does not diminish the culpability of the driver, who for unknown reasons plowed into their vehicle when it was at a complete stop at a red light. It does open up a potential path of compensation for the surviving family members. Genco is experienced and skilled at winning compensation for our clients who have suffered devastating personal losses and deserve a measure of compensation for the negligence of others. It will never bring the family members back, but it does make it a little bit easier to rebuild lives and move on.
Our Denver Personal Injury Law Firm Helps Clients in Thornton, Arvada, Lakewood, Centennial and beyond
While our main office is centrally located just south of downtown Denver, we handle cases and help clients all over greater Denver. Members of our legal team are on a first-name basis with all the regional resources we might be working with to resolve your case. Should your case need further investigation, we have private investigators and other professionals we can put on it, to build a rock-solid case for your benefit. Wherever the accident happens in the greater Denver area, Castle Rock or Englewood, Broomfield or Longmont, we’re ready to carry the burden of protecting your rights and fight for the compensation you deserve when you have suffered loss and injury in an accident due to the negligence of another driver.