Castle Hill, TX (February 20, 2023) – On Monday, February 20, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a motor vehicle in Castle Hill.
The deadly accident took place on Interstate 410 near Jackson Keller Road at around 4 a.m. The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was hit by a motorist on the interstate. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The injured party was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel.
The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
From 2010, when there were just 273 pedestrian traffic deaths recorded for the state of Texas, the number of fatalities has substantially climbed. In less than ten years, the number of fatalities has more than doubled. There were 7908 pedestrian accidents in Texas overall in 2018, including deadly and non-fatal incidents. The number of deadly pedestrian accidents and their associated fatalities in 2018 was among the highest ever.
When a family member passes away suddenly, the surviving members frequently feel sad and lose hope. It may be possible to file a wrongful death claim to recover certain financial damages. This payment can serve to assist the family of the deceased in obtaining financial compensation for losses like funeral and hospital costs. You can learn more about wrongful death cases, how to pursue one, and any possible monetary compensation with the help of a qualified attorney.
Losing a family member is likely the worst possible thing that can happen to anyone. Losing someone hurts far more, especially if their death was caused by someone else’s carelessness. No amount of money could ever replace your loved one, but you might be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the individual who caused their passing. Some people, such as spouses or next of kin, are permitted to bring these legal actions on behalf of a loved one who has passed away.
After losing a loved one, you can think that nothing in your life will ever be the same again. Our lawyers are all too aware of the suffering that frequently follows a close family member’s unexpected loss. The Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC’s mission is to support grieving families by helping them get through the financial recovery process. A Castle Hill wrongful death lawyer can help you get the necessary financial support if a family one was killed by a negligent driver.
Call our offices at 210-340-5550 if you’d like to arrange a consultation with a lawyer to go over your options for receiving compensation after a sudden death in the family.
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