The tragic accident took place at a little before 1 a.m. Police said two cars suddenly collided with each other along a road. One adult was pronounced deceased at the crash scene.
Three other adults and one child suffered injuries in the accident and were transported to the hospital. One of the adults suffered life-threatening, critical injuries in the accident, whereas another adult suffered injuries that were considered to be potentially serious. The severity levels of the injuries of the third adult and the child were not immediately known.
Police may determine through their investigation who was at fault in the fatal crash. If the reportedly at-fault party survived the crash, this person may face personal injury claims filed by the injured victims as well as a wrongful death claim filed by the surviving family members of the adult who died in the collision. Meanwhile, if the person who died appears to have caused the accident, personal injury claims may be filed against this individual’s estate and against any other person with an ownership interest in the car that he or she was driving at the time of the incident. Successfully litigated claims may result in monetary damages to cover burial costs, hospital expenses and other losses related to the accident.
]]>Broken bones can happen even if you were wearing your seatbelt at the time of the accident. After a crash, you will benefit from a complete medical evaluation in order to determine the extent of the injuries you suffered and what care you may need long-term. If your suffering was the result of the careless or reckless actions of another person, you may have grounds to pursue recovery that will allow you to pick up the pieces and move forward.
The broken bones one may experience in a car accident can range from relatively minor fractures to severe breaks that require surgery and rehabilitation. Broken bones can heal, but their potential impact can be far-reaching in different areas of your life. Common types of broken bones and their potential impact include breaks to the following areas:
If you suffered any type of broken bone in a Texas car accident that was the result of the careless or reckless action of another person, you do not have to navigate the aftermath alone. An assessment of your case may reveal that you have grounds to pursue a civil claim against the responsible party.
]]>The unfortunate incident occurred prior to 7 p.m. According to authorities, a 38-year-old man was driving a car along FM 315. The man then reportedly proceeded to navigate a curve but was driving too quickly at the time.
Police reported that the man’s car struck a mailbox, and after he overcorrected, his car collided with a tree. Both the man and a 14-year-old girl survived the crash and were transported to medical facilities, where their injuries were deemed incapacitating. However, a 15-year-old boy was pronounced deceased at the crash scene. Authorities continued to investigate the cause of the collision.
The surviving loved ones of the teenage boy who died in the Texas crash may choose to file a wrongful death claim against the man who reportedly caused the crash due to speeding. Likewise, a personal injury claim may be filed on behalf of the teenage girl who was injured in the crash, seeking the reimbursement of financial damages sustained in the crash. If liability is established in court, based upon a showing of negligence, a judge will decide these claims for damages. Damage awards in successfully fought claims might help with covering medical costs, burial expenses and other losses tied to the fatal accident.
]]>According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle was leaving a fast-food restaurant when it was struck by a vehicle driven by a 17-yeard old. The driver of the other vehicle was then hit by another vehicle after traveling across three lanes of traffic due to the impact. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The teen and two teenage passengers were also injured in the accident and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The underage driver was charged with DWI and authorities also believe speed contributed to the accident. Witnesses claim to have noticed the erratic driving of the teenager before the accident. Investigators have access to surveillance footage from the fast-food restaurant, which may shed more light on exactly what happened.
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense and it can lead to serious injuries or death to others on Texas roads. Under these tragic circumstances, surviving family members are understandably distraught and may not consider the financial implications of such an accident. But when someone is seriously injured or killed by a negligent driver, the expenses can be extreme and life-changing for the victim or their family. Survivors of car accidents, or their loved ones, may have the option to seek legal compensation from the party deemed at fault.
]]>The unfortunate incident took place at about 2:50 a.m. According to authorities, a 47-year-old woman was driving a pickup truck west along United States Route 60. The truck then reportedly left the highway and entered the median.
Police said the woman tried to return to the highway but ended up losing control of her truck. The truck then reportedly slid sideways across the highway’s westbound lanes, left the highway off of the roadway’s north side and flipped several times. Both the woman and her 44-year-old male passenger were allegedly ejected from the motor vehicle. Authorities reported that the woman passed away in the crash, whereas her passenger was transported to a medical center with injuries not considered to be life threatening. Police continued to investigate the cause of the crash.
The man who was injured in the tragic collision may choose to file a personal injury claim, seeking the reimbursement of financial damages sustained in the crash. Even though the woman who reportedly caused the accident ended up passing away in it, her estate may still be sued. Anyone who has an ownership interest in the truck she was driving at the time of the accident may also face a lawsuit. If the man is successful in civil court, he may receive a damage award to cover his hospital bills, the loss of wages and other expenses stemming from the accident.
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