Two vehicles collided head-on at the scene. At least one person involved in the crash was killed in the impact. There were other confirmed injuries, but the number of involved parties has not yet been determined. The area was temporarily closed as emergency crews were present. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-on Crashes in Texas
When a driver veers into oncoming traffic, they can cause what is known as a head-on crash. These accidents are devastating and can leave victims with life-changing injuries. Only around 2 percent of recorded crashes involve head-on impacts across the United States each year. What these crashes lack in frequency, they make up for in severity. An estimated 10 percent of deadly crashes are head-on crashes, claiming the lives of over 3,600 people per year, with many more suffering life-threatening injuries. If you lose someone close to you in a fatal crash, you should partner with a trained team of lawyers in order to pursue a claim for compensation.
A deadly car accident always happens without notice. It can be challenging to manage the aftermath on your own. Under Texas state law, family members can act as representatives of the deceased and pursue a wrongful death claim in order to get lost compensation. You may be able to cover related expenses, including funeral and burial costs, among other significant damages. You do not want to be held financially responsible for the reckless actions of another driver. Enlist the aid of a qualified attorney in order to get the compensation you are owed and pursue justice.
There is too much at stake to leave your case to chance. In a deadly crash, the resulting damages often fall on the shoulders of the surviving family members, only serving to make their situation worse. However, you do not have to be alone during this difficult time. Our award-winning wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue a claim in order to make a financial recovery. The trained legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law has a proven track record of helping grieving family members pursue successful wrongful death claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case as soon as possible. We are just a phone call away, and our trained lawyers are here to answer any and all questions you have during a free consultation at 214-651-6100.