Dallas, TX (November 30, 2021) – One person has lost their life in an auto accident in the Dallas area on Friday afternoon, November 26. At around 2:15 p.m., authorities were called to the site of a crash on Ferguson Road.
Reports from the Dallas Police Department show that a Chevrolet Impala and a Chevrolet Camaro were both racing southbound on Ferguson Road when the Impala struck a pedestrian in the 10100 block of the roadway, just south of Gus Thomasson Road.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was declared deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Each year, Texas pedestrian accidents take the lives of more than 700 people. These accidents often take place without warning, yet have a lasting impact on the lives of countless families. In many instances, victims are fatally injured in pedestrian accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers. Some of the leading contributing factors to crashes in our state include:
- Drivers who are speeding
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Drivers who are impaired
- Drivers who are distracted
- Reckless driving behaviors
These and other acts of negligence continue to harm victims and families every day in our state. In many cases, surviving families are forced to endure overwhelming consequences. The mental and emotional impacts are only made worse by the financial burdens they soon encounter. Dealing with medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost wages can be devastating. In some cases, families can work with wrongful death lawyers in Dallas who can fight to get them justice.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Dallas pedestrian accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm are committed to achieving the best results for our clients. We have recovered over $500 million in damages for victims and their families following accidents in the state of Texas. We strive to provide aggressive representation for clients that is compassionate to their needs. We understand the difficulties that families face after losing loved ones. This drives our team to provide the most compassionate and responsive representation imaginable. Wrongful death claims may help you get compensation for:
- Any medical treatment needed for your loved one
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Financial losses, including lost earnings and inheritance benefits
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
Our law firm offers free consultations to all prospective clients. Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers any time to schedule a meeting with our team. Call 210-340-5550 any time to see how we can help you. Our lawyers are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to speak with you about your case and help you get the justice and the compensation you deserve.
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