On the night of Monday, May 1, 2023, a fire was reported in Valley Village. According to a witness that was working in a nearby building, he heard what he thought was a loud gunshot or explosion. The fire was reported around 9 p.m. As the fire department was extinguishing the fire, they discovered someone outside the vehicle. The individual was pronounced dead.
The fire was determined to be accidental, and the incident remains under investigation. The identify of the victim has not been released.
Fires involving electric vehicles often get significant media attention. Although fires are not common, they can happen – usually due to a battery malfunction. When these incidents happen, they can have devastating results. Victims can suffer severe injuries, some of which can be fatal. In addition, significant property damage can occur – of course, to the car but also to any nearby property.
If you or a loved one suffered harm associated with a Tesla catching fire, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are more than ready to help you with your claim.
Our team has decades of experience handling personal injury claims and wrongful death claims stemming from different types of incidents. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you after an incident that harmed you or a loved one, contact us today. Our legal team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to better understand your rights. Contact us today for more information.
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Harm Resulting from Tesla Fires
In the past, issues with the electric battery have been responsible for the cars igniting and bursting into flames. Without a doubt, any vehicle catching fire can potentially lead to significant injuries to anyone in the vehicle or in the area surrounding the vehicle. These fires could lead to severe burn injuries ranging in degree, smoke inhalation injuries, and even internal burns. In addition, these fires can cause significant property damage to homes and businesses and even other vehicles nearby.
If you or a loved one were injured in an incident caused by a defect present in the Tesla (i.e., a defective battery causing the car to catch fire), then you could have grounds to file a lawsuit directly against Tesla.
In the incident mentioned above, if the investigation concludes that the fire was caused by a defect, then the victim’s family could have grounds to file a wrongful death claim.
Tesla Fire Wrongful Death Claims
Can I file a wrongful death claim if a member of my family died as a direct result of a Tesla fire? Yes – you could have the right to file a wrongful death claim. As briefly mentioned above, if the fire was caused by an issue present in the vehicle, then you could file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. That is, you could file a lawsuit against Tesla. What if the fire occurred after an accident? Even if there was an accident right before the incident, if the fire was ultimately associated with a defect, then you could still sue Tesla.
Tesla Insurance Coverage
Tesla offers its own insurance coverage to their customers. In addition to covering Tesla’s, their customers can also add coverage for other non-Tesla vehicles. In addition, the insurance offered through Tesla is often priced competitively, so many Tesla drivers actually choose to get their insurance coverage directly with Tesla.
If you were injured because of a Tesla fire, you could file a claim with the Tesla insurance. If you own the Tesla, you could file a claim with your own policy to ensure that you are compensated for your injuries. If you do not own the Tesla but were injured because you were near the burning car, you could also have grounds to file a lawsuit under the Tesla policy. If this is the case, it is important that you gather the information of the Tesla owner/vehicle to ensure that you have the details necessary to file a claim.
Can I Recover Compensation for a Tesla Fire Wrongful Death Claim?
Yes – you could be eligible to receive compensation. As mentioned above, many Tesla’s are self-insured – or insured under Tesla’s own insurance coverage – and these policies tend to have high policy limits. In general, wrongful death claims tend to be high value. What is the average value of wrongful death claims associated with Tesla fires? These can range anywhere from $250,000 to $1.5 million. In some cases, these cases can be worth even more.
So, what type of compensation could you recover? Based on the details surrounding your wrongful death claim, you could be entitled to receive some of the following categories of compensation:
- Medical expenses incurred prior to the victim’s death
- Pain and suffering – for the victim’s suffering prior to death
- Lost income – and loss of financial support
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm, our team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the maximum payout available.
How long can it take to settle my Tesla fire wrongful death claim? Here at our law firm, we are committed to settling the claims we handle in under eight months, although that is not always possible. In general, these types of claims can be settled in two years or less. For more information about the compensation that you could recover and the time that it could take to settle your case, contact us today.
How Long Do I Have to Sue for a Tesla Wrongful Death?
In California, wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. What does this mean? Claimants only have two years to file their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they could lose their right to sue entirely. To ensure that your wrongful death claim is filed on time, contact the exerts here at our firm today. Our lawyers will ensure that your claim is filed on time.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Our team has decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including wrongful death claims. If a member of your family lost his or her life in a Tesla fire incident or in a similar incident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you after the wrongful death of a member of your family, contact us today. We are committed to making the legal process as simple as possible. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns, ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. Yes – our team can help you even if you have already started the claim process elsewhere.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on contingency, so our clients will not be required to pay any legal fees unless they win their claims. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying absolutely anything.
Contact us today to speak with our wrongful death lawyers experienced in handling Tesla cases.
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