{"id":973,"date":"2019-09-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cartercullold.wpenginepowered.com\/impaired-driver-may-also-be-liable-for-wrongful-death-of-teen-driver\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T18:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T02:43:44","slug":"impaired-driver-may-also-be-liable-for-wrongful-death-of-teen-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cartercullen.com\/es\/impaired-driver-may-also-be-liable-for-wrongful-death-of-teen-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Impaired Driver May Also Be Liable for Wrongful Death of Teen Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 16-year-old died in a recent car\u00a0wreck when a vehicle driven by a visibly impaired man crashed into the teenager\u2019s car at a stoplight. Police said that the SUV driven by the impaired driver was running at a \u2018high rate of speed\u2019 and slammed the rear of the teenager\u2019s vehicle. Both drivers were taken to a hospital where the teenaged driver was pronounced dead. The other driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Signs of Driver Impairment<\/h2>\n

According to the police report, the driver of the SUV admitted having a few drinks hours before the crash and that he takes Xanax. Investigators also noted that his speech was slurred, his eyelids droopy and appeared disoriented. The driver also said that he did not remember what happened.<\/p>\n

Court records also indicate that the SUV driver had a history of at least 5 prior\u00a0DUI offenses<\/a>\u00a0with 4 convictions before the crash. Police charged him with vehicular homicide for the death of the other driver.<\/p>\n

Wrongful Death Lawsuit<\/h3>\n

In addition to the criminal charge for vehicular homicide, the driver of the SUV may also be held civilly responsible for the wrongful death of the 16-year-old driver.<\/p>\n

In Nevada, the estate and the surviving heirs of a decedent may be entitled to damages arising from the negligence or recklessness of another party. If you recently lost a loved one in a wreck\u00a0caused by another person, the grief following your sudden loss can be overwhelming. The recklessness that may have contributed to the\u00a0collision can aggravate a senseless loss and must be dealt with to prevent similar occurrences.<\/p>\n

If you have suffered such a loss, it is important to speak to an\u00a0experienced personal injury lawyer<\/a>\u00a0about your legal options.<\/p>\n

Your\u00a0Las Vegas wrongful death attorney<\/a>\u00a0can evaluate your situation, determine whose fault or negligence caused the crash, and advise you on your next steps to obtain justice for the loss of your loved one.<\/p>\n

Wrongful death compensation may be awarded as payment for:<\/p>\n