$18 Million Dollar Los Angeles Car Accident Settlement for Monique Muñoz

On February 17, 2021, Monique Muñoz passed away in a fatal car accident when she was on her way home from work. Several news outlets covered her story and her tragic death a year ago. Muñoz was only 32 years old and was driving her Lexus on Olympic boulevard. She was waiting at the light to make a left turn onto Overland Avenue when a driver of a Lamborghini SUV crashed into Muñoz. 

The driver of the Lamborghini was speeding around 100 mph. The speed limit for the area was 35 mph. The video of the deadly accident circulated for several weeks. The accident occurred during the traffic rush time. 

When Muñoz was hit by the Lamborghini, her car was split in half, and she was declared dead at the scene. This was a very devastating moment for the Muñoz family. They never saw her daughter return home from work. The driver of the Lamborghini was hospitalized and later charged with vehicular manslaughter.  The driver of the Lamborghini later admitted to the charge, and now is sentenced to 7-9 months in juvenile camp. 

Muñoz’s family filed a lawsuit against the father of the driver of the vehicle, because the driver was underage at the time of the car accident. The driver was the son of James Khuri. Khuri was known to be a wealthy entrepreneur who lived in Beverly Hills. His son had just received his driver’s license prior to the accident. The SUV was impounded by the Beverly Hills Police Department after the accident, only to be returned two days later. 

Unfortunately, accidents happen almost every day in California. Especially in Los Angeles, car accident fatalities occur every day.  Many people recklessly drive to and from work, speeding way above the speed limit. One of the most common causes of car accident fatalities in Los Angeles are because drivers drive under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol. 

Today, a settlement agreement was reached between Muñoz and the driver of the Lamborghini. Muñoz’s family will be receiving 18.85 million dollars for their wrongful death case. A wrongful death case is brought on behalf of the deceased’s family members and is a claim for several different types of monetary damages, such as funeral expenses, burial expenses, and loss of income. For more information on wrongful death claims, contact our Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys today. We understand that there is no way you could ever replace your loved one. But, a wrongful death claim allows the deceased’s family members to hold the party responsible for their reckless and / or negligent actions. 

The Muñoz family had been begging the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office for weeks asking them to investigate the case and hold the responsible party accountable. Many believe that the charges weren’t filed fast enough as the family dealt with several weeks of stress trying to hold Khuri responsible for the accident.  Unfortunately, this is a very common experience, especially for those families who belong in lower income communities. 

The family experienced several different types of hurdles as they navigated through the legal process. Not only did they have to deal with the District Attorney, they also had to deal with the insurance company. Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident could be a very stressful experience. You want to make sure that you have an experienced car accident attorney who has dealt with insurance companies before to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies will always try to downplay their liability and hold other parties responsible for the accident.

Fortunately, today marks a very important day for the Muñoz family. They will be able to receive monetary recovery from the defendant. Muñoz was an only child, and her parents lost a brave and smart daughter. 

If you or a loved one have experienced any catastrophic injuries from a car accident in Los Angeles, it is very important that you have a top-rated and experienced car accident attorney on your side. A car accident attorney could make your break your entire case. It is very important to have an attorney who is experienced in holding parties responsible for their actions.