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Man dies in auto accident due to apparent street race in Texas

On Behalf of | Sep 22, 2020 | Wrongful Death

A fatal auto accident in Galveston and the nearby areas of Texas will of course be difficult for the family left behind. If the accident occurred due to negligence, recklessness or illegal behavior on the part of the individual who caused the crash, it can be worse because it could easily have been avoided. While those responsible will likely face legal consequences for their acts, it is also important for the victim’s family to hold them to account. A significant aspect of that is considering the options for a legal filing to be compensated.

Alleged drag racer hits and kills innocent bystander in pickup truck

A 36-year-old man died when his vehicle was hit at 100 mph by a car that law enforcement believes was taking part in a drag race. The man who died was in a Ford F-150 and was rear-ended. The pickup then crashed into a building. The investigation suggests that the vehicle that collided with the pickup and another vehicle were both speeding as part of a street race. The man who died was married, had three kids and two jobs. He was heading for the second job at the time of the crash. The 30-year-old driver of the vehicle that hit the pickup was arrested and charged.

A wrongful death claim may help after a fatal accident

When there is an auto accident with injuries, people will be confronted with medical costs, lost income and the possible need to care for a loved one for an extended period. If there is a fatality, there are worse problems to address. The funeral will be costly, people will undoubtedly suffer from emotional and mental problems after the unexpected death, and financial and personal contributions will be lost. These issues must be considered even as a family is grieving after the fatal accident.

Consulting with experienced and caring legal professionals may help

Any fatal accident will be problematic, but if it is because another person was behaving in a way that knowingly put others at risk, it is essential to get legal advice as soon as possible. Since this crash killed a person who was simply minding his own business as he headed to his second job and the apparent catalyst of the incident was believed to have been drag racing, gathering evidence and keeping track of the investigation is imperative. Consulting with a firm that has experience in wrongful death cases can be beneficial to a legal case.