Authorities have identified a 74-year-old woman who died in a San Francisco car accident San Francisco car accident as Marilyn Bosshart. The accident occurred on state Highway 1 at Devil's Slide the morning of October 13, 2009, the San Mateo Daily Journal reports. California Highway Patrol officials said the driver of a Nissan Z coupe was traveling south on the narrow highway. The driver, who was reportedly speeding, crossed over the center line and crashed into Bosshart's car head-on. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Nissan's driver was hospitalized with injuries. A third driver was thankfully uninjured.

I offer my sympathies and condolences to everyone who knew and loved Marilyn Bosshart for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. This victim's family will certainly be in my prayers.

Car Accident Liability Issues

There are many questions that arise here, but the main question that stands out is whether there was any negligence or wrongdoing involved. If there was negligence, families of deceased auto accident victims may be able to file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for funeral expenses, loss of wages, loss of love and companionship and other related damages. In this case there are several questions. Was the driver of the Nissan under the influence? Was he distracted, speeding or negligent in some other way? If the driver of the Nissan was in fact at fault, he could be held liable for the accident, damages and injuries caused as a result.

According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), in San Francisco, 51 fatalities and 3,632 injuries were reported as a result of car accidents in 2007. In San Mateo County, there were 27 deaths and 2,762 injuries involving car accidents in 2007.

Contacting a San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer

A San Francisco personal injury lawyer, will help ensure that the Bosshart's family's legal rights are protected and that they receive fair compensation for their loss. A skilled car accident attorney will also look into whether a hazardous condition on the roadway may have caused or contributed to this fatal car crash.

If that was the case, the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could also be held liable. Any such claim in California must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

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