A motorcycle crash was reported on Monday, January 25th in San Jose. California Highway Patrol is leading an investigation of the crash. The crash happened just before 3:00 p.m. on State Route 130, near Kincaid Road. The motorcyclist, a 49-year-old man named Jeffrey Michael Latta, was heading west on State Route 130 when his vehicle crashed a Chevrolet Volt. The motorcycle, a 1999 Suzuki, was severely damaged, and Latta was also fatally injured. The driver of the Chevrolet was uninjured and remained at the scene.

Can Wrongful Death Claim Be Filed for Motorcycle Accident Victims?

The answer is yes. Just like any other automobile accident victims, it is possible to take legal action against the individual responsible for causing the accident to occur. If you are a family member of the deceased victim, then the process should be fairly straightforward. However, whether or not a wrongful death claim is the suitable legal action to take may be dependent on the motorcycle accident situation. To know more about whether it is possible for you to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one, call us today at (800) 310-1606 to get a free consultation, available 24/7.

Source: East Bay Times