Car accidents in Texas take place for a variety of reasons. However, at the heart of all accidents is a certain degree of negligence displayed by at least one motorist. Traveling at speeds faster than posted limits, making a left hand turn against a red light, and failing to yield at stop signs are some of the many reckless actions that can lead not only to Texas car accidents, but serious cases of personal injury as well. According to a recent myfoxdfw.com news report, a 38-year-old motorist is responsible for causing an early morning, Dallas head-on collision on Stemmons Freeway.
Reportedly, the wrong-way driver traveled southbound for nearly seven miles on the northbound side of the freeway before colliding with a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old woman. Both drivers escaped the accident with only minor injuries. An investigation is underway to determine exactly what caused the accident, although police speculate that the 38-year-old man involved in the crash may have been under the influence of alcohol.
In a scenario like the one mentioned above, the cause of the accident was relatively cut and dry. One motorist was clearly traveling on the wrong side of the road, and is therefore responsible for the resulting accident and subsequent injuries. However, many Dallas auto accidents are not always as transparent. In some cases, multiple motorists may be deemed responsible for an accident. In other cases, no motorists at all may be declared at fault, particularly if the city or local municipality failed to properly upkeep the road which played a determining role in the incident. A local city government can even be held liable if construction equipment is left strewn haphazardly about and serves as a cause of an accident.
In Texas, negligent parties determined to be responsible for causing an accident can be held liable for their actions in a court of law. Damages that may be obtained include those related to the incident, namely hospital bills, physical therapy fees, and property damage.
