Austin, TX (March 24, 2024) – A fatal motor vehicle accident with entrapment was reported on Friday evening in the Austin area. The Austin Police Department, firefighters, and the Austin Travis County EMS responded to the scene of the accident at around 9:35 p.m. on March 22.
According to official reports, two vehicles collided in the 6400 block of North Capital of Texas Highway. Authorities arrived at the scene and closed off the roadway near Champion Grandview Way. At least one person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated. One person involved in the accident was fatally injured. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second victim was injured and rushed to St. David’s South Hospital for emergency treatment. At this time, investigations into the crash are underway.
We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.
Our sympathies are with the family of the victim killed in this crash.
Texas Fatal Car Accidents
A fatal car accident can have a significant impact on your family. Unfortunately, these accidents take the lives of thousands of people every year in Texas. The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be extremely emotional, leaving your family to grieve indefinitely.
Unfortunately, fatal accidents bring with them a lot of financial uncertainty. We see countless families forced to pay funeral costs, burial expenses, and more. To help alleviate some of the damages your family faces, it is important to file a wrongful death claim.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A claim for wrongful death is filed in the aftermath of a fatal accident. These claims are designed to hold reckless parties accountable. To file a claim successfully, you must be able to demonstrate that negligence was a factor in the accident that claimed the life of your loved one. This includes showing the following:
- Duty of Care: The defendant was legally obligated to act reasonably to avoid harming the deceased person.
- Breach of Duty: The defendant failed to meet this obligation by engaging in some reckless action. This could be speeding, driving impaired, or even using their phone while behind the wheel.
- Causation: The defendant’s breach of duty caused the deceased person’s injuries or death.
- Damages: Your family suffered financial losses or other losses, such as emotional distress, as a result of the death.
After demonstrating these elements, you have the ability to recover compensation to alleviate both the economic and non-economic damages that your family has been forced to endure.
To provide your family with the best chance of maximizing the compensation you recover in holding the negligent party accountable, it is in your best interest to seek guidance from a wrongful death lawyer early on. Your attorney will be able to start building your case and showing all of the elements of negligence existence so that you are able to get justice.
Call Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Today
At The Law Offices of Troy A. Brookover, our team is committed to guiding you through this difficult time and seeking justice for your loss. We offer compassionate and experienced legal representation that will allow you to focus on healing with your family while we handle all aspects of your case. Remember, time is limited when it comes to taking legal action after losing a loved one due to a fatal collision, so do not wait to reach out for a free consultation at (210) 226-2000. Let us fight for your rights and help bring closure during this difficult time.
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