Roadways are often dangerous areas, especially when combined with driving at night or poor lighting conditions and car accidents are often the results. Motor vehicle crashes are caused by a range of factors with various degrees of fault, stemming from poor visibility and inadequately maintained roadways to drunk or distracted drivers. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the crash or fault of the driver, serious injuries frequently occur, as illustrated by a recent fatal car accident in Texas.
In Harris County, Texas, a car rear-ended a man on a motorized bicycle. The bike rider was traveling on the road when he was struck. The driver of the car stayed with the injured man and blocked him from traffic. However, the injured bicyclist died from the injuries he sustained at the accident scene.
Dark Roads Contribute to Fatality but Limit Driver’s Liability
The driver claimed he was unable to see the bicyclist due to the bright lights from oncoming traffic combined with the dark condition of the roadway. The two-lane road where the accident occurred did not have any streetlights, which was considered a major contributing factor in the accident. Furthermore, according to reports from the past two years, more than 200 motor vehicle accidents have occurred on the same road, with contributing factors of speed and a lack of streetlights.
The driver will not incur any criminal charges for the accident; local police determined the driver was not at fault for the collision due to the lack of street lighting and poor visibility. However, the driver may be liable for damages to the victim and the victim’s family. Under Texas’s Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, motor vehicle operators may be held financially responsible for damages incurred by a victim in a car accident.
Most drivers comply with this requirement by carrying automobile liability insurance to compensate the victim for damages arising from the accident. In fact, Texas requires a minimum coverage of $30,000 per injured individual, coverage of $60,000 for all injured parties and property damage coverage of $25,000, also referred to as 30/60/25 coverage.
Motor vehicle accidents often result in serious injuries and in some cases even death. If criminal charges are not filed against the driver, the injured party may still be entitled to recover compensation for his or her injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Texas automobile accident, please contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options on help hold
the responsible party accountable for your injuries.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
