Texas Personal Injury Blog
When people are driving down the highway, they tend to anticipate the common mistakes that other motorists will make so that they can avoid collisions. This innate ability tends to serve people very well, but few if any people would ever foresee someone coming at them in the wrong direction on the road at a high rate of speed. Unfortunately, this is what led to a wrong-way Dallas car accident that left both drivers seriously injured.
According to the authorities, this wrong-way Dallas car accident occurred early this morning at 1:10 a.m. An SUV was driving in the wrong direction on the Dallas North Tollway. As the SUV approached Lemmon Avenue, the driver collided head-on at a high rate of speed with another SUV. Both drivers were seriously injured in the crash, and the police are still investigating the situation and attempting to determine if alcohol was a factor in the crash.
First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for both of the people who were seriously injured in this head-on Dallas car accident. We hope that both people are able to survive their injuries and to make fast and full recoveries. 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 somewhat likely that the wrong-way driver was at fault for the crash. If that’s the case, then it’s possible that the person who was not at fault could file a Texas personal injury lawsuit against that driver. If such a lawsuit is filed and it’s 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 Dallas personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.