Rose City, TX (February 2, 2022) – A motorcycle accident reported in the Rose City area claimed one man’s life. At around 2 p.m., on January 31, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of an accident on the Interstate 10 service road.
Reports from DPS show that a 2002 Honda motorcycle was traveling east on the service road when it collided with a 2004 Chevrolet SUV.
The motorcyclist, 68-year-old Michael Thomas, sustained fatal injuries in the accident. DPS pronounced Thomas deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Michael Thomas. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
Motorcycle accidents in the state of Texas take the lives of more than 450 people each year. Unlike people traveling inside cars and other passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are not afforded adequate protection during crashes. As a result, they are likely to suffer severe injuries as well as injuries that ultimately take their lives.
When victims lose their lives in crashes, their families are often forced to endure overwhelming consequences. Dealing with mental and emotional pain and suffering is only made worse by the financial consequences they face. Many families have to cover funeral expenses, medical costs, and deal with the loss of a source of income they have grown to depend on.
When victims lose their lives in crashes, due to these and other negligent, reckless, and malicious actions, their families may have legal options available to help them get justice. Reaching out to a skilled Rose City wrongful death lawyer can ensure your family is able to get justice after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Rose City motorcycle accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm are committed to achieving the best results for our clients. Our lawyers completely understand the grief and inconsolable heartache that your family is dealing with after losing a loved one. We firmly believe that no settlement or paycheck will ever be large enough to compensate you for the loss of a loved one. For this reason, we strongly emphasize the pursuit of justice. We have recovered over $500 million in damages for victims and their families following accidents in the state of Texas.
Our law firm understands that no one is truly prepared to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. This drives our commitment toward helping you get justice. Our ultimate goal is to help you move forward after experiencing a loss in the best way possible. You should not be forced to cover tens of thousands of dollars in unexpected costs due to the negligence of another driver.
Our team can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident. We will gather evidence to ensure you have the strongest case imaginable. Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers any time to schedule a meeting with our team by calling 210-340-5550.
Note: Our team used secondary sources when creating this post. These sources include but are not limited to local and state police reports, local news reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about the accident described. Our team has not independently verified all the facts surrounding this accident. For this reason, if you locate any information that is incorrect, please let us know immediately so that we can correct the error. We will remove a post if requested.
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