The sons of Virginia Spalinger have filed a wrongful death suit for their mother. Virginia was 91 when she was killed in a car accident by a police officer. The case states that officer Daniel Miller was traveling at a high and dangerous speed without his lights and siren on when he struck Virginia, who was driving her 1965 Thunderbird. Mr Miller broadsided her when she turned left in front of him.

The case claims that the city was negligent because they failed to provide adequate training for police officers and also that they failed to adopt appropriate policies with regard to high speed pursuits.

The suit seeks $34,000 in economic damages and $500,000 for the family’s loss.

If you have lost a loved one in a similar manner you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death attorneys have handled many car accident cases including ones like this one where death was the final result. Toledo, Ohio car accident wrongful deaths are not easy to navigate by yourself. Our lawyers can work with you to get you the settlement you deserve.

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According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the fatality rate for drivers 85 and over is nine times as high as the rate for drivers 25 through 69 years old.

Our Findlay, Ohio wrongful death lawyers urge older drivers to reevaluate their ability to drive as they get older, and ask that family members become involved in the decision on whether or not to stay behind the wheel.

The NHTSA also reports that of traffic fatalities involving older drivers, 82 percent happened in the daytime, 71 percent occurred on weekdays, and 75 percent involved a second vehicle. This means that the occurrences for elderly car accident injuries are not happening during a high-risk time.

If you or someone you know has lost a loved on to tragic circumstances, you need information. Contact our Ohio fatal car accident attorneys today at 800.637.8170 to order your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book.