A man’s life has sadly been lost in a tragic motor vehicle crash. Meanwhile, three individuals suffered injuries in the accident. The two-car collision took place on a recent Monday evening along Farm to Market Road 14.
How the car accident occurred
The recent Texas crash took place at about 5:13 p.m. According to police, a 51-year-old woman was driving an SUV west along the road and stopped when she reached an intersection’s stop sign. At that time, another 20-year-old woman was driving a car south. Unfortunately, the SUV driver reportedly did not yield to the car driver and therefore ended up crashing into her.
A 23-year-old man was riding in the SUV and died at the crash scene. Meanwhile, the SUV driver, the car driver and a 21-year-old car passenger suffered injuries. They were all transported to a medical center for the treatment of their injuries.
Seeking justice and monetary damages in the aftermath of these incidents
The surviving loved ones of the man who passed away in the Texas crash may opt to file a wrongful death claim against the SUV driver, seeking the reimbursement of monetary damages. Likewise, the injured car driver and passenger may choose to file personal injury claims against the SUV driver. Only if they can establish liability, based upon a showing of negligence, will a judge decide their claims for damages. Damages from successfully fought claims may help to cover hospital bills, funeral costs and other accident-related expenses. No amount of money can undo the events leading to the accident, but monetary awards may help the affected parties to more easily move on from the ordeal.