Recently, a police officer in Lawrence County passed away after a car chase by ended tragically. A police chase resulted in a cars slamming into his township's cruiser, resulting in the death of the officer. Another person was seriously injured in the incident.

The fatal accident resulted in the death of a man, 60, who passed away on the way to the hospital after the incident.

Prior to the incident, state police were chasing a woman who was reportedly driving erratically with a suspended license. Officers had positioned their patrol car in New Castle to stop the fleeing motorist when the runaway vehicle smashed into it. The injured officer was taken to a local medical center in New Castle for treatment of head injuries.

This is just one example of how reckless and inattentive driving can result in disaster. Here, the incident claimed the life of an innocent man. In the aftermath of the incident, his family might pursue a wrongful death suit against any parties that were negligently liable in the crash.

While a lawsuit cannot make up for the loss of a loved one, the process might be able to bring family members closure. There are probably several unanswered questions. A lawsuit can help hash out some difficult issues, bringing everyone closer to the truth.

If you would like to learn more about your rights related to the passing of a loved one, you may benefit from speaking with an experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorney. A lawyer can help you seek the answers that you need.

Source: Post-Gazette.com, "Police officer killed after crash during chase in New Castle," May 3, 2013