The occupants were returning from a trip to San Antonio, and the 36-year-old woman driving the car left the roadway, where it hit a cable barrier system. This caused the car to overturn. A 12-year-old girl traveling in the car was ejected. She suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
All the passengers were hospitalized for treatment. A 16-year-old reportedly suffered a broken clavicle. The driver did not show signs of intoxication. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Rollover Crashes in Texas
The number of rollover crashes is on the rise, partly due to the rising popularity of SUVs and pickup trucks and partly due to growing negligence on the road. Rollover crashes are involved in nearly 10 percent of deadly auto accidents, despite making up less than 2 percent of reported crashes. The majority of these deaths involved unrestrained passengers. A total of 7,640 people lost their lives in rollover accidents across the United States in 2021, accounting for nearly 29 percent of passenger-vehicle occupant deaths. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that there are more than 280,000 rollover crashes reported each year in the United States, resulting in over 10,000 deaths.
You need to be sure that you are able to pursue a strong claim for compensation after a deadly accident. Your very way of life can be on the line, and working with a skilled legal team can help increase your chances of success in your wrongful death claim. There is too much on the line after a fatal accident, and you should leave no stone unturned in your pursuit of a full recovery. A trained personal injury lawyer will be by your side to make sure your case is handled appropriately at each stage.
Our Houston car accident lawyers at Rasansky | McKenzie Law are here to help you after a fatal accident. Our lawyers are dedicated to fighting for the justice that you and your family deserve after experiencing the unexpected loss of a loved one in a car accident. Our team has extensive experience handling these claims for our clients, and we will fight to help your family recover. We will do everything in our power to ensure you can recover. Contact our law firm today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your case with the help of a trained lawyer.