Texas Personal Injury Blog
When drivers of vehicles make mistakes that lead to serious injuries or fatalities, they can and often should be held responsible for the harm they have inflicted. This responsibility can include criminal penalties if a crime was committed and financial liability by way of a Texas personal injury lawsuit. While it’s too early to know exactly what led to a fatal Dallas car accident this morning, what is known is that a passenger was killed and the driver was critically injured.
According to the authorities, this single-vehicle Dallas car accident occurred this morning at approximately 3:30 a.m. A male driver and his female passenger were moving in an eastbound direction on the LBJ Freeway in a Lincoln SUV. Suddenly, near the 11,100 block, the driver lost control of the vehicle and it flipped. The driver was critically injured and the passenger was killed.
First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed in this Dallas car accident. We also hope that the driver is able to survive his injuries. 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.
While more investigation will be needed with regards to this Dallas car accident, if it turns out that the driver was at fault he could face a Texas wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the woman who was killed decides to initiate such a filing. If they do and their case is successful, it could lead to an award of damages that compensates them for their losses.
If you have lost someone you love in a crash, you need to seek the help of Texas wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of suffering families for many years. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.