Caldwell, Texas Family Killed in Truck Accident
Seeing delivery trucks travelling along roadways is not an uncommon occurrence in many areas. People often need orders brought to their homes, and it is the job of these drivers to make sure purchases reach their destinations. Unfortunately, those packages may not be delivered on time and individuals can become injured if a delivery truck accident occurs.
Such an accident took place in Texas when a delivery truck and an SUV collided. According to reports, the truck failed to yield at an intersection with a flashing red light. As a result, the truck hit the side of the other vehicle, leading to a serious accident with multiple injuries and fatalities.
Three children in the other vehicle were thrown from the SUV due to the collision, two of which died from their injuries. The driver of the SUV also suffered fatal injuries from the crash. The third child was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. It was also reported that the delivery truck driver had minor injuries.
A Texas Semi-Truck Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
When children are involved in a serious delivery truck accident, the situation is exceedingly tragic. The surviving family members will undoubtedly face difficult times as they come to terms with the loss of the children and the male driver of the SUV. The expenses stemming from the accident could be quite burdening as funeral arrangements for the deceased individuals must be made as well as medical bills taken care of for the seriously injured surviving child. Therefore, the family may wish to look into Texas laws concerning wrongful death claims to determine whether such a claim could be suitable for their situation if they choose pursue compensation against the parties deemed to have been responsible.
Source: statesman.com, One man, two children dead in Caldwell County wreck, Philip Jankowski and Esther Robards-Forbes, Jan. 18, 2014
