Teenager Killed in Car Accident
Texas residents may share the concern of many others about the number of teenagers who lose their lives in car accidents. Many teenage drivers do not realize that high rates of speed on wet roads require extra caution that often comes with experience. A Texas family recently lost a child after a recent car accident in New Territory.
It was reported that a 17-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger were traveling home after attending a function at their school. Deputies reported that the road was wet when the tragic accident occurred on a recent Friday. They allege that the driver traveled at a high rate of speed when his car hit the curb. After losing control of the vehicle, it hit a brick wall, and the impact caused the car to overturn and land on its roof.
The passenger reportedly died on impact, and the driver was airlifted to a hospital. His condition at the time of the media report is unknown. No information about an accident investigation was provided, but an investigation typically follows accidents where fatalities occur. Deputies mentioned that the wet road, combined with high speed, may have led to the tragic accident.
A Car Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
The family that lost their loved one in this car accident will now be faced with the costs of a funeral and burial while having to cope with the untimely death of such a young child. They are entitled to pursue the recovery of damages, and regardless of the fact that their child was a passenger in the car of a friend or fellow student, they retain the right to file a wrongful death claim in a Texas civil court. If negligence can be proved, the successful presentation of such a claim may lead to monetary compensation of end-of-life expenses. In addition, if deemed appropriate by state laws, additional damages may be awarded.
Source: click2houston.com, “Teenager killed in accident near New Territory“, Jennifer Bauer, Nov. 21, 2014
