• 04
  • October
    2011

Being a passenger in a car that is involved in a car accident can be frightening because the passenger can feel powerless in the incident. Two years ago, a Houston woman was involved in such a car accident and she has now filed a lawsuit seeking recovery for the injuries sustained. The woman has requested monetary damages to cover her personal injuries and medical costs, lost earnings and sustained physical impairment, as well as physical pain and mental anguish.

The accident occurred in the eastbound lane of State Highway 87 where the woman was a passenger in a vehicle traveling in the left lane. A 2004 white Mack tractor attempted to turn into the left lane occupied by the vehicle containing the woman. Realizing his mistake, the Mack operator swerved back into the right lane. However, the car also turned right and both vehicles collided. The crash caused both vehicles to burn.

The victim has sued the operator of both vehicles, as well as the company which owned the 2004 Mack. The lawsuit claims both drivers were negligent in failing to keep a proper lookout and avoid the crash. The case will now proceed through the Texas courts as the woman presses her claim for relief. By suing both drivers, she is essentially leaving it for a jury to determine legal responsibility for the accident. A jury may decide that one or both drivers, as well as the Mack owner, should be held accountable for the injuries she sustained.

In the aftermath of a car accident involving serious injury, the first thought is for the safety and recovery of all involved. For those injured, the question of legal rights for damages incurred soon arises. Texas law allows for the recovery of monetary damages sustained by victims of another's negligence. Many find the laws and procedures confusing and intimidating. A Houston attorney devoted to helping car accident victims may answer important questions and help fight to hold all negligent parties accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Source: The South East Texas Record, "Houston woman sues over fiery car crash," Kelly Holleran, Sept. 19, 2011