On February 18, 2022, a fatal Grand Prairie car accident happened just after midnight on I-30 near Belt Line Road. A person driving a Ford truck was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-30 when they crashed into a passenger vehicle with a driver and passenger inside. All three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Names have been withheld at this time while the accident is under investigation.
What Happens After Fatal Dallas Car Accidents Happen?
Fatal car accidents and truck accidents like the one mentioned above can have devastating effects on the surviving family members. These accidents are thoroughly investigated by the police so that the official cause of the accident can be documented.
Family members of the fatal accident victims may have the right to file a wrongful death claim against the estate of the at-fault driver. In this case, the families of the two people in the passenger vehicle may be able to sue the estate of the driver that was operating their vehicle on the wrong side of the road, causing the accident.
How A Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
If you are a surviving family member, you are facing many challenges. Not only are you suffering from the traumatic loss of your loved one, but you may also be experiencing financial difficulties from the loss of their income for your family. This financial burden only adds to the pain that the family is experiencing.
Contacting a personal injury lawyer may not be your first thought during this most challenging time, but it is something that the family should consider. Your attorney can not give you what you really want – your loved one to be back with you, but they can help you seek compensation for your loss.
This can help ease the financial burden your family is experiencing and allow the family to concentrate on the emotional healing process from their loss.
The Types of Compensation Qualified Surviving Family Members Can Seek
- Cost of medical care if applicable
- Cost of funeral and burial
- Loss of income and support
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of services
Other forms of compensation may be available or may not apply. Your attorney will explain to you the types of compensation available based on the facts of your case.
Seek Compensation for Your Family’s Pain and Suffering
The loss of a loved one is devastating. As the surviving family members, you have the right to seek compensation for your loss. Speak with a Dallas personal injury attorney about filing a wrongful death claim.
At Genthe Law Firm, we are prepared to approach your case with vigor and compassion. Trust us to help put your mind at ease with our Genthe Guarantee, and perform our work at no cost until we recover for you.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
