Dallas Bus Driver Responsible for Fatal Crash
When a group plans a trip with a significant amount of people, it is not unusual for a coordinator to hire a bus and driver as transportation for the entire group. When a coordinator goes through a company to hire such transportation, they often assume that the drivers have upstanding driving records and can be trusted to make the trip safely. Unfortunately, even large commercial vehicles can be involved in crashes, and a bus accident can result in several injuries and fatalities.
A Texas bus accident resulted in the death of three women and the injuries of approximately 40 other people. The group was traveling to Oklahoma to spend time at a casino. At some point during the route, it appears that the driver may have lost control causing the bus to crash into a concrete median and proceed to flip on to its side. More specific details of how the accident occurred were not reported.
Authorities continued to investigate the accident, even examining the bus for possible mechanical malfunctions. However, after checking over the vehicle and speaking with witnesses, authorities believe that the driver of the bus may be at fault for the accident. The driver himself stated that he possibly blacked out before the accident occurred. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently turned the accident over to a district attorney’s office where the driver could face charges of negligent homicide.
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As the driver waits to see if he will be charged in the bus accident, those passengers injured in the incident could face a long recovery period. Serious injuries can take weeks if not months to heal, which can result in accumulating medical bills. The families of the three women killed in the accident must also deal with their emotional challenges as they face the loss of their respective loved ones. There is possibility for several personal injury and wrongful death claims to be brought against the bus driver, and those wishing to seek a claim may find looking into relevant Texas laws helping in determining if they may be eligible for compensation.
Source: dallasnews.com, “DPS concludes bus driver responsible in Irving crash that killed 3,” Robert Wilonsky, July 2, 2013
Texas Officer Dies Following Hit-and-Run
Texas police officers put their lives at risk to ensure the safety of civilians. They understand that even the most routine call can take a sudden turn that can put their lives or the lives of others in danger. When an officer is the victim of a fatal car accident while responding to a disturbance call, an entire community can be affected.
A police officer was killed when he was severely injured after a being involved in a hit-and-run accident. The officer was one who responded to a call about people fighting at a local park. According to reports, the disturbance involved around 100 people shortly after midnight. The officer was trying to communicate with a driver in an SUV when the vehicle was put into motion and struck the officer. The driver then fled the scene.
The officer was taken to the hospital to be treated for his serious injuries, but he later died as a result of the injuries he sustained from being struck by the SUV. The suspected driver was arrested later the next day. The driver is facing serious allegations due to his assault on a police officer, and those allegations could become more severe as the incident resulted in the officer’s death.
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Though police officers and their families are aware of the dangers that come along with their profession, there is always the hope that they come home safely. The officer’s wife and young son must now deal with the loss of a husband and father. They, along with other family members, will undoubtedly face much emotional turmoil as well as the heart-wrenching task of arranging a funeral. They may wish to pursue a case against the driver involved in the fatal car accident for the wrongful death of their loved one in order to gain compensation for their financial and emotional burdens as well as other damages permissible under Texas law.
Source: policeone.com, “Texas officer dies following hit-and-run,” June 17, 2013
Deadly 18-Wheeler Crash in San Antonio
Many Texas residents who travel in high traffic areas have experienced the slight apprehension of driving too closely to an 18-wheeler. The sheer bulk of those trucks can plant horrible images in a person’s mind of what would happen to a smaller vehicle involved in a tractor trailer accident. When more than one tractor trailer is involved in the incident, the scene can be even more devastating.
Two tractor trailers and a smaller pick-up truck were involved in an accident on June 19. Miraculously, the occupants of the pick-up only suffered minor injuries, which surely came as a great relief considering the other possible outcomes. Unfortunately, the results of the major accident were not so lucky for the two tractor trailer drivers. One driver died as a result of the accident and the other suffered severe burns on the majority of his body.
At this time the cause of the accident is unknown. Texas authorities are investigating to determine how the collision occurred and if any charges should be filed against the party or parties deemed at fault. Any accident involving a fatality and serious injuries should be looked into carefully and all aspects examined to conclude the series of events leading up to the accident.
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Though the cause of the accident has not yet been found, there is already a possibility for several civil claims to result from the tractor trailer accident. Should the deceased victim not be found at fault, the family may wish to seek a wrongful death claim against the driver who is deemed at fault. The other tractor trailer driver may also want to file a personal injury claim for the burns sustained in the accident and compensation for what will surely be an extensive recovery period. All involved in the accident may find looking into Texas personal injury or wrongful death laws beneficial until the cause of the accident is concluded.
Source: News 4 San Antonio, “Deadly 18-wheeler crash in LaSalle County,” June 19, 2013
Houston Pastor and Family Killed in Car Crash
On behalf of Tylka Law Firm and Mediation Center posted in “Car Accidents” on Friday, June 21, 2013.
Being a good Samaritan is something many Texas residents pride themselves on. Helping out others for pure kindness can sometimes be a rare occurrence, and those people who participate in random acts of kindness deserve much well-being. Unfortunately, there are occasions in which helping someone else can be detrimental to the helper. Providing assistance to someone on the roadway may seem like the natural course of action for many, but a car accident can occur in a heartbeat with those good Samaritans caught in the middle.
Four individuals were killed and several others injured when a car accident occurred late June 15. A car had apparently broken down on the side of the road, and three individuals approached the vehicle to offer assistance. While trying to render aid to the stranded driver, another vehicle came down the road and struck one of the vehicles on the side of the roadway. In the process, the three people who had come to help as well as another individual were killed.
Police are still investigating the accident and the direct cause is still unknown at this time. Authorities do suspect that alcohol or other substances were possibly a factor in the crash. It is uncertain where all of the injured and killed victims were during the time of the accident, but investigators are trying to recreate the scene in order to better understand the sequence of events that took place. There were no reports as to whether charges had been filed against any of the parties at this time.
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One of the victims was a local pastor and two others were a mother and daughter. Their respective families are undoubtedly facing many emotionally challenges as they come to terms with the loss of their loved ones who were killed during an act of kindness. The families as well as those others seriously injured in the car accident may wish to look into wrongful death and personal injury laws in Texas to determine whether filing a civil claim against the party deemed at fault would be the best course of action for their situation.
Source: khou.com, “Texas pastor, mom and daughter killed in crash,” Todd Unger, Marcus Moore, and Ryan Wood, June 17, 2013
Harris County Bicyclist Hit, Killed by Driver
A driver who may have been intoxicated when his vehicle struck and killed a bicyclist is under investigation, according to authorities. The investigation stems from a recent fatal auto accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist on a Texas highway. The accident happened on Highway 6 near Empanada.
Investigators state that the bicyclist was traveling on the far side of the shoulder of Highway 6 when a red truck struck him. It is further alleged that the driver of the truck may have been intoxicated at the time of the accident. Witnesses report that the truck had been traveling along the shoulder, but no one seems to know exactly why.
Both the bicyclist and the truck were traveling south on the highway when the accident happened. The victim, only identified as a man in his late 40s, died in the accident. The driver of the truck has cooperated with police, and has stated that he attempted to swerve away from the bicyclist, but was unable to in time. Authorities are waiting for blood test results to confirm or deny intoxication before determining the course of any criminal charges against the driver.
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If the driver of the truck is found to have been intoxicated, then it may be presumed that he negligently got behind the wheel after drinking too much. Under Texas’ personal injury and wrongful death laws, the family of anyone killed in an accident cause by the negligence of another party may have the right to file civil claims against those parties. Successfully litigated civil claims could provide the surviving family of fatal auto accident with compensation for their pain and suffering, funeral expenses, lost wages or other losses sustained in the accident.
Source: click2houston.com, “Deputies: Bicyclist hit, killed by driver in SW Harris County,” June 8, 2013
Dallas Cowboy Remains Free on Bail in Car Crash Case
A car accident can permanently change the life of a victim or of a victim’s family. Texas football fans may be following the case involving Josh Brent, who plays for the Cowboys. He was the driver in a car accident that killed a teammate.
The December accident occurred when Brent hit a curb and flipped his vehicle. Speed and alcohol were both deemed factors. It was reported his blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit. He has since been ordered not to drink alcohol and to wear a monitor that measures the amount of alcohol in his system after making bail. He has allegedly violated those terms multiple times since the order was put into place.
This has no doubt been a trying time for the family of his teammate that was killed in the accident. A trial such as this that can be drawn out can make it hard for loved ones to receive closure. It was also noted that Mr. Brent is a repeat offender, although no information was given about any prior charges. If a conviction is obtained, this could possibly come into play at the time of his sentencing, though.
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Any Texas resident that has been the victim of or has lost a loved one to a car accident knows the shock and horror that can take place. When facing such a trying time, a person could find relief by having an understanding of the law and assessing whether a civil suit is warranted. While this particular case involves criminal charges, the family could still look into filing a civil suit to seek compensation for things such as final medical bills and burial expenses. The emotional scars will last forever, but hopefully the financial burden can be lifted if the appropriate steps are taken.
Source: Bloomberg, “Dallas Cowboy Brent Remains Free on Bail in Crash Case,” Tom Korosec, May 24, 2013
Texas Woman Killed, Kids Injured in Car Crash
Texas authorities in Houston say a shoplifting incident resulted in a wild chase that ended when the suspects’ vehicle crashed into another car in Houston recently. The fatal car accident occurred in late May at an intersection in the northwest section of the city. A mother was traveling through the intersection, accompanied by her three children when the tragedy took place.
Law enforcement personnel say a car containing three women was being pursued after the occupants reportedly stole some items from a store in Humble. The driver apparently sped through a red light and crashed into the mother’s vehicle. The mother died at the scene of the crash, and the three suspected thieves attempted to flee the scene of the crash on foot. They were, however, apprehended by authorities, and the driver will reportedly face murder charges. She was detained on a $50,000 bond, and it is not known what charges the passengers in her vehicle may face as well.
In addition to the mother’s death, the three children were all said to be seriously injured. They were transported to a hospital. The specific nature of their injuries was not further detailed.
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As the criminal charges are processed in a Texas courtroom, the victims’ family is likely shattered as a result of the fatal car accident. Besides mourning the passing of the mother and making final arrangements for her, the family and community are all surely praying for the full recovery of the children. The lives of the children, and those of other family members, have been forever altered, and any criminal conviction achieved against the woman deemed responsible for the crash will not change the breadth of the tragedy. If the family chooses to do so, the survivors have the separate option of pursuing a wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit in a civil court on behalf of the deceased woman’s estate and the three seriously injured children.
Source: kwtx.com, “Texas Woman Killed, Kids Injured In Crash With Fleeing Vehicle,” May 24, 2013
Fatal Accident Near Navasota Kills Anderson, TX Man
Following laws and posted road directions are an important part of motorist safety. The rules and regulations set forth for drivers are done in the best interest of everyone on the roadways. When drivers fail to follow those rules, the consequences can be devastating. One driver’s apparent failure to follow speed limit regulations led to the death of a Texas man in a fatal car accident.
The driver of a Dodge truck was reportedly speeding when he crossed the line into oncoming traffic. The Dodge had a collision with another truck traveling in the other lane. Officials pronounced the driver of the second vehicle dead at the scene.
The driver of the Dodge was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries, including two broken ankles. Texas police are still investigating the accident and will be looking closely at the circumstances surrounding the incident. The surviving driver could face any number of allegations should the evidence not be in his favor. These allegations could come with severe penalties, and the family of the victim may seek to file claims for monetary damages as a result of the tragedy.
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Any type of car accident is a setback for those individuals involved. When the result of the accident is a fatality, the surviving members of the victim’s family are typically devastated. Though the possibility for criminal charges may be high for the driver of the other vehicle, the family of the victim may still choose to seek a wrongful death case against the driver in order to pursue claims for reimbursement of financial damages sustained. Learning of Texas laws regarding wrongful death suits could be beneficial for the family of the victim in this fatal car accident.
Source: kbtx.com, “Fatal Accident Near Navasota Kills Anderson Man,” May 20, 2013
New Hit-and-Run Legislation Awaits Gov. Signature
Hit and run car accidents continue to plague Texas law enforcement. In Travis County, there were three hit-and-run crashes in February alone, and two of them were fatal. The state legislature has recently taken up the issue in the hopes of lowering the number of hit-and-run car accident victims throughout the state.
New legislation is said to await only the governor’s signature. It addresses hit and run tragedies where the victim dies. Once enacted, leaving the scene of a fatal accident will be elevated to a second degree felony. The new law is intended to close a perceived loophole in current law. Under existing law, a drunk driver that flees the scene of a fatal crash may actually face lesser consequences than if they stayed and submitted to blood/alcohol testing.
Yet another hit and run crash occurred in Austin in early May. So far, Texas authorities have only the description of a white car with windows that may have been tinted as a lead to follow in the fatal car accident investigation. The victim, said to be in his 50s was attempting to cross a roadway a little bit after 10 p.m. when tragedy struck. The man was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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Any pedestrian car accident that results in injuries or death is a tragedy. It is compounded when the driver flees the scene, leaving the victim to fend for their own injuries. The tougher Texas law may act as a deterrent, though victims — and the families of those that died — will continue to have the opportunity to turn to the Texas civil court system with demands for financial relief, based upon evidence that the injuries or deaths that occurred were caused by a negligent or reckless driver.
Source: kxan.com, “Man killed in North Austin hit-and-run,” Jackie Vega, May 8, 2013
Three Car Wreck Closes Texas Loop 337
Car crashes on the road are already dangerous situations. However, the more vehicles involved in a car wreck, the more likely there will be injuries resulting from the collision. One recent car accident in Texas involving three vehicles seemed to have proven this point when it resulted in two people sustaining injuries.
The collision occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. in early May in front of a residential apartment complex. The rear end collision resulted in one car being wedged between two other vehicles. The driver and the passenger of the middle vehicle required extrication by emergency crews in order to free them from the wreckage. Authorities were required to remove all four doors of the vehicle in order to free the two individuals.
The driver and the passenger were both transported via helicopter to a nearby university medical facility. Reports indicated that both individuals had broken bones, but were listed in stable condition. Authorities decided to airlift the two victims as an extra precaution. The road was closed off to traffic for almost an entire hour in order to allow crews to clear the scene of debris. The road was reopened at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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Although authorities have not released any determination of who is ultimately at fault in the car accident in Texas, those injured in a car wreck could have the possibility of filing a civil lawsuit. The more experience one has with the litigation process, the more likely one will be able to prevail in a personal injury claim. The judge in the case will base his or her decision on legal arguments by both sides based upon evidence presented at trial.
Source: kgnb.am, “Three Car Wreck Closes Loop 337 – Sends 2 to Hospital by Airlife,” May 3, 2013