Dallas Texas Personal Injury Law Blog

There are many lessons that anyone who is learning to drive must understand.  One of those lessons is that when the weather is nasty, especially in such a way that it can affect the roads, a driver must slow down a bit and use extreme caution.  Tragically, one teen-aged girl paid the ultimate price for a mistake that’s being linked to inexperience when she was killed in a one-car accident in The Colony.

The latest fatal Texas car accident occurred on Thursday afternoon at approximately 3 p.m.  16-year-old Alexandra Hays was driving her Volkswagen on the Sam Rayburn Tollway in The Colony.  For some reason, Ms. Hays lost control of her vehicle and it slammed into a guide sign in the center median.  Her passenger, Nicole LeGrow of Plano, was killed in the crash, and police stated that the vehicle was moving at a very high rate of speed for the conditions.  Ms. Hays was transferred to a nearby hospital in serious condition.

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First, we’d like to extend our thoughts to the family and friends of Ms. LeGrow.  To lose a life at such an early stage is tragic to say the least.  We also hope that Ms. Hays is able to recover from her injuries.  Unfortunately, this situation will only add to the statistics regarding Texas car accidents.  Every year, more than 400,000 such accidents take place, leading to 175,000 injuries and more than 3,000 deaths.

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It is well-established in the law that drivers owe a duty of care to their passengers.  When this duty is breached and that breach leads to injuries or worse, drivers can and generally are found liable for the damages caused.  While more facts would need to be determined in this case, those in general who are harmed by drivers can file a Texas personal injury lawsuit.  If such a claim was successful, the plaintiff could be awarded damages to compensate for losses sustained in the Texas car accident.

However, these determinations should be made with the help of Dallas personal injury lawyers who have spent many years fighting for the rights of those wronged.  Contact The Parker Law Firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.