Benjamin Castaneda Junior was a student at North Side High School in Fort Worth in November 2019. He loved the color purple, playing his violin, and participating in the school’s mariachi band.
That all changed on Thanksgiving morning while Castaneda, his father’s only son, was headed to AT&T Stadium to see the Dallas Cowboys play while tailgating with his family.
The honor student lost his life when 29-year-old Neomi Martinez, intoxicated at the time, drove the wrong way on Loop 820 in North Richland Hills. The family of the 19-year-old says they finally have some sense of closure after a judge sentenced Martinez to 10 years in prison. The father said he did not feel Martinez, whom he addressed in a Tarrant County courtroom, was remorseful.
While Benjamin Castaneda Senior says that no amount of time would have been enough for the damage that Martinez did to his family, he is remorseful that he did not hire a better lawyer because he does not feel that his lawyer did an adequate job of representing their son.
Let his words of caution warn you that choosing an excellent personal injury lawyer is vital if you have been injured or lost a loved one to DUI accidents. The right Dallas personal injury lawyer can help you receive compensation for your loss and help you get back on your feet after a devastating Dallas DUI accident.
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If your loved one has died after a Dallas DUI incident or you have received a personal injury, contact Genthe Law Firm. We strive to get you the best compensation by giving you expert representation. The first meeting is always free, and we never receive fees unless we can recoup money on your behalf.
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