On September 17th, 2020, a car accident was reported to have killed a 59-year-old woman who was inside her house. The car, a 2004 PT Cruiser, swerved into her home. The woman was trapped under the vehicle and died at the scene.

The driver was identified as a 33-year-old man named Carmelino Martinez Ordonez. He tested positive for alcohol-impaired driving and was found to have been driving without a license.

Before the car crashed into the victim’s home, Ordonez was driving at high speed on Hamilton Boulevard. Los Angeles County Fire Department and Pomona Police Department were the first responders at the scene.

Can You File A Lawsuit Against A Driver Who Damaged Your Private Property?

Property damage is an inevitable effect in a car accident, but usually, the damages are inflicted on the vehicles involved. However, sometimes these damages occur to the surrounding objects nearby the location of the incident. This might include things inside your private property boundaries.

If you experience this situation, you have every right to pursue a lawsuit against the individuals involved. If you’d like us to see your case and advise you on what legal actions to take, contact us at any time by dialling (866) 698-2306.

Source: CBS Los Angeles