Texas Personal Injury Blog
There are any number of mistakes that can be made when someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. Many times, other motorists can anticipate more common mistakes and avoid collisions as a result. However, when someone is driving in the wrong direction on a highway at those speeds, it seems to almost always lead to a violent Dallas car accident. Unfortunately, that appears to be what happened late last week, and the two drivers involved in the crash were seriously injured as a result.
According to the authorities, this head-on Dallas car accident occurred during the early hours of Thursday morning, at approximately 3:30 a.m. An unidentified driver was moving in a westbound direction in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 just west of Spur 408. At that point, the vehicle collided head-on with another motorist who was moving in the correct direction. Both drivers were seriously injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.
First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our hopes for both of the people who were seriously injured in this head-on Dallas car accident. 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.
If the available facts regarding this Dallas car accident are accurate, then it seems quite possible that the wrong-way driver was at fault for the crash. If that’s the case, then it’s also possible that the other party could file a Texas personal injury lawsuit in response. If a claim is filed and it’s successful, the plaintiff could recover damages that compensate for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a negligent or reckless driver, you need to seek the help of Dallas car accident lawyers who have been standing up for the rights of clients for many years. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.