Mariano Perez Antonio Killed in Worksite Crash Involving Truck in San Jose
San Jose, CA (May 20, 2022) – Mariano Perez Antonio (21) was recently identified as the fatality in a worksite accident involving a truck in San Jose. According to the Mercury News, the incident happened at around 7:58 am on Thursday (May 5).
According to the San Jose Police Department, an accident happened at a worksite at 1200 Lennon Way around Willow Glen High School. Then, a 2012 Isuzu truck drove south on Lennon Way and pulled up into a private property’s driveway.
The home was under construction. As the truck backed up into the driveway, it hit a parked 2014 BMW. The truck backed up further and crashed into Perez Antonio. The truck then pinned him against the parked BMW.
Mariano Perez Antonio got pinned between a truck and a BMW on a driveway of a work site in San Jose.
Responders transported Perez Antonio to a hospital, where he later died. Meanwhile, the truck’s driver remained at the scene. He cooperated with the police’s investigation. Police noted that the driver showed no signs of impairment or intoxication.
According to authorities, this accident was the 30th fatal traffic case investigated in 2022, and the 18th that involved a pedestrian. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health started an investigation to see if any workplace safety or health violations caused the accident. Right now, investigations are ongoing.
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More About Pedestrian Accident Liability
Pedestrians usually get major injuries in pedestrian accidents. Sometimes, they can even cause death. When it comes to liability, it can fall on the pedestrian or driver based on various factors of the accident. Proving liability can become vague or obvious. The process generally involves finding out who acted carelessly, causing the accident. Any Los Angeles personal injury or accident lawyer will tell you that you need to show the following to prove negligence and liability:
- legal responsibility or “duty of care”
- violated or breached the duty of care
- the violation caused the accident
- the violation resulted in injuries or damages
In some cases, the driver might’ve sped down the road, hitting the pedestrian. This can put fault on the driver. Meanwhile, pedestrians can get hit by a car because they acted against traffic signals, such as jaywalking. In these instances, the pedestrian can become at fault. Other factors, such as lack of road markings and ample lighting, can also lead to pedestrian accidents. In these cases, a pedestrian accident lawyer can help look at all angles to determine liability. Learn more about pedestrian accident lawyers in California here. You can also check out these resources about wrongful death attorneys and personal injury lawyers.
Personal Injury (Wrongful Death) Claims in San Jose
In this case, the family members of Mariano Perez Antonio can have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. However, it can depend on the investigation’s findings. In addition to that, negligence by a person or business can contribute to an accident, which might have resulted in the death of a family member. If that is the case, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim and receive a big settlement.
Indeed, no amount of money will ever make up for the death of a loved one. However, receiving the maximum settlement and winning a judgment can give a sense of justice. Also, it can offer some peace of mind.
Do you have any legal questions about accidents? Get answers and common accident-related legal advice here:
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Certainly, nothing can alleviate the pain of losing a loved one. However, it’s also important to get your rightful compensation to help with recovery. Getting advice and guidance from experienced personal injury attorneys can help you pursue your case. For instance, Jacoby and Meyers has a team of the best lawyers for any car accident, wrongful death, or motorcycle accident cases in California, including Los Angeles, San Jose, and Sacramento. Consulting a lawyer can help you get insight and information about complicated topics, including car accident settlements and more. If you’d like to get professional advice about your case, give us a call today at 888-960-0480 for a free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
Jacoby & Meyers does not represent any of the above mentioned parties. Nevertheless, we express our deepest sympathies for the family and friends of Mariano Perez Antonio.
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