Texas Personal Injury Blog
When a driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, that driver owes a legal duty of care to anyone who may be affected by his or her actions. This means that if a driver acts in a negligent or reckless manner and someone is injured as a result of those actions, he or she could be liable for damages in a Texas personal injury lawsuit. While much has yet to be deciphered regarding a Fort Worth car accident that occurred early this morning, what is known is that one person was killed and another was seriously injured.
According to the authorities, this single-vehicle Fort Worth car accident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. this morning. A sedan was moving in a westbound direction on NE Loop 820, and as it neared I-35W, the vehicle veered out of control and slammed into a concrete overpass support. The vehicle burst into flames, and rescue workers found a woman lying along the side of the vehicle and a man trapped inside. The woman suffered critical injuries and the man was killed in the crash.
First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was killed in this Fort Worth car accident, and we hope that the woman is able to survive the serious injuries she has suffered. In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Texas car accidents. Every year, more than 200,000 people are injured and more than 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.
Clearly, much more information would be needed in order to assign a theory of fault regarding this Fort Worth car accident. However, it seems possible that if the driver was at fault, the other party could file a Texas personal injury lawsuit in response. If such a claim is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates the plaintiff for his or her losses.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash, you need to seek the help of Fort Worth personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for many years. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.