El Paso, TX (January 16, 2023) – A pedestrian was fatally injured following a crash that took place in the El Paso area on Saturday. During the morning hours, the El Paso Police Department received a request to respond to the site of a crash on border Highway West.
According to the El Paso Police Department, a pedestrian was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle on border Highway West in the area of Midway Drive.
Emergency crews responded to the scene of the accident and secure the area.
The pedestrian was severely harmed as a result of the accident and pronounced deceased at the scene.
The El Paso Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
Our sympathies go out to the family of the pedestrian who died in this fatal crash.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Pedestrian crashes are the cause of hundreds of deaths in our state each year. There are many cases where victims lose their lives as a result of driver negligence. Failing to yield, passing stop signs, and running red lights are all leading causes of pedestrian accidents. When drivers engage in negligent practices while behind the wheel, they place the lives of innocent people in direct harm.
After losing a loved one in a fatal pedestrian crash, your family may be entitled to compensation for various damages. One of the damages that are often recovered by families is a loss of consortium. After losing a loved one, families often suffer the immeasurable loss of love and companionship. For this reason, they are able to recover financial compensation to alleviate some of the impacts that the loss causes.
In addition, families are able to recover compensation for families, We firmly believe that bereaved families should never have the pay for these financial burdens alone, especially when the death was caused by a negligent driver.
Additionally, families are able to recover compensation for lost earnings. There are many instances where the pedestrian longer life of the primary breadwinner for their family. For this reason, families are able to recover compensation for any of the lost earnings that they contributed to supporting the family. If you are interested in seeing how a wrongful death lawsuit can help your family move forward, it is important that you reach out to our El Paso wrongful death lawyers as soon as possible. Our team can meet with you for a free consultation to discuss the legal options that may be available to help your family move forward
The Wyatt Law Firm has the resources and experience necessary to build a case on behalf of you and your loved one. We are fully dedicated to ensuring that any negligent parties responsible for the fatal crash are held accountable for their actions and that our clients receive an outcome they expect further claims. To begin working with our dedicated team of El Paso pedestrian accident lawyers, call 210-340-5550 today to schedule a free consultation to get started.
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