Readers across the nation mourned the loss of a best-selling author this as he was laid to rest on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 in Southfield. The author lost his life in a fatal car accident on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 in northern Michigan when his vehicle collided with another.

The self-made success was known as a "treasured author" whose readers often "found inspiration in all of his books." He was only 53-years-old when his life was abruptly and unexpectedly ended.

The branch manager of the West Bloomfield Main Library said that the man's elegant prose "was such a gift to all of us." An avid reader of his said quite eloquently herself that "He had an amazing wit and sense of timing. His delivery, his sense of humor, and his natural curiosity would have made you remember him if you met him on the street and had no idea of his works."

Fatal car crashes are generally described by using the word accident -- a term we even referenced in this post. However, the word accident is not necessarily suitable for many vehicle collisions. By definition an accident is a mishap or an unfortunate event that happens by chance. But if you ask an accident victim's family, they would not describe the situation as unfortunate. In many accidents there is a negligent party who is liable for the damage that he or she has caused to others.

If you have lost a loved one in a serious car accident, the law does not say "sorry for your unfortunate loss." A wrongful death lawsuit can hold a negligent party responsible for their actions.

**We have chosen to leave the individual's name out of our posting to respect his privacy.

Source: West Bloomfield Patch, "Community Will Celebrate Life of Author Jeffrey Zaslow at His Funeral Today," Timothy Rath, Feb. 13, 2012